Reduce Stress. Whenever a big day is coming up, whether it's your wedding day, or a deadline you've been rushing to meet, you are more likely to become sick. So relax, after all nothing is more important than your health. And get at least eight hours sleep a night.

Eat well. Researchers have identified certain foods that help combat colds. You should include the following in your diet: broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, garlic, onions, tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits, berries, wheat germ, whole grains, seafood and meat.

Drink fluids. Drinking a lot of fluids helps to flush the germs out of your body. Avoid fluids that contain alcohol, caffeine, excessive sugar or salt - water is definitely your best bet. Fluids help to keep mucous membranes moist, allowing them to trap the virus and dispose of it.

Make steam. Turn on a humidifier, run a hot shower, or lower your head over a bowl of hot water and breathe in that moist air. This will counteract the drying effects of indoor heating.

Breathe fresh air. Work in a well-ventilated area. Open a window, get a fan or a ventilation system. This will prevent you from breathing recycled, contaminated air.

Use an appropriate medication. If your cold is affecting your life, use one of the following Buckley's cold remedies to help you through the day.