Ginger, thyme, and honey (if you’re not vegan) can be helpful too. You can brew a hot drink by boiling some water with honey, lemon juice, chopped garlic or garlic powder, ground ginger, and thyme (you might want to strain it before drinking!). It tastes terrible, but it seems to help.

Also zinc and of course vitamin C can be helpful.

I used to get colds all the time — maybe four or more every year — but the frequency is way down since I’ve learned these techniques for fighting them off. It’s most effective right at the onset, but I think it helps speed up recovery, too. Good luck and feel better! (And don’t sneeze on me!)