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CURE A COLD IN 24 HOURS

It’s that time of year. Adverts for balm-infused tissues, throat-soothing cough syrups and sprays to unblock a stuffy nose dominate the Christmas TV. Feeling dreadful? Don’t be defeated – here’s how to beat the sniffles by tomorrow, so you can still celebrate in style.

7AM MEDITATE IN BED

Can’t get out of bed yet? Try a free YouTube meditation session. Those who regularly meditated had fewer colds than those who didn’t, found a US study. ‘This could be because, under stress,

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