3. Antibiotics
Antibiotics are made to work against bacterial infections, and since a cold is a viral infection, taking antibiotics will do you absolutely no good. In fact, taking antibiotics could kill off beneficial gut bacteria in your digestive system that play a key role in your body’s immune system defenses. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a pill for everything and using antibiotics for a cold just won’t work, and could make your recovery longer.
