Spring brings with it the realisation of change and the knowledge that summer is coming again. Out of all of the seasons this, believe it or not, is the worst for epidemics and viruses.Spring is the birthing season and viruses (such as cold and flu viruses) start to develop and grow after lying dormant through winter. As it gets warmer the viruses breed more actively and become stronger. Once active they travel around through the air, through touch and also through hosts from one person to another and normally through the breath. If your immune system is strong then you may just carry it for a short period of time until your body removes it. If your immune system is not so strong then the virus may enter the body more easily and you will start to feel unwell.
Typically you will have cold symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, fever, chills, tiredness and sneezing. With the flu virus it often penetrates deeper into the body and will cause more severe symptoms such as muscle ache and extreme fatigue. Common viruses such as the cold virus are known to have been in existence for over 20,000 years but they never die out as they keep changing their form. Because of this aspect of them it is impossible to find a single cure for a virus. Each person needs to be treated with an assortment of ingredients.
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