When weather is changing and it is getting dark out sooner, be prepared to come in contact with people with colds.  We all know the symptoms...

• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Nasal and sinus blockage
• Headache
• Cough
• Sore throat

Since I was a kid, my mom always said "button up or you will catch a cold" or "don't go outside with your hair wet, you will catch a cold".  

What causes a cold?

Contrary to popular belief, the majority of cold viruses do not spread through the air and seldom are transmitted from airborne particles expelled when someone with a cold coughs or sneezes. Though you want to be prepared and protect yourself here are the most common reasons why people "catch a cold."

• Hand-to-hand contact is the most common reason for spreading a cold.  exchanging or touching items at work, kids playing with other kids toys or books, going to public areas and touching items other people have touched that have have the cold are pretty easy ways to spread a cold.   It is also pretty easy to catch when a cold sufferer rubs his or her nose and then, shakes hands with someone who, in turn, touches his or her own nose or eyes.
• Touching doorknobs and other hard surfaces, such as subway handrails, grocery carts, office telephones, and computer keyboards transport the cold virus.
  
  Chiropractic care heightens and awakens the immune system.  When getting treatment, the brain and spine are freed up of any stress and it allows for better communication of nerves and systems in the body.  The less stress you have, the better your body can fight off any new stress that is trying to attack the body.  Contact our San Francisco, CA chiropractic office or San Carlos, CA chiropractic office today.  We can help you stay healthy and stress free!