If you knew a few simple tricks that would be helpful to keep you feeling better would you commit to them? Here is the challenge - give it a try. Remember it only takes 30 days for a new experience to become a habit.

A well balanced diet combined with adequate rest and exercise is a great first step to improve overall health.

Drinking plenty of water helps thin the mucous and allows for easier drainage for the congested sufferers.

Breathe warm moist air daily (steam, showers, and warm face cloths). This can also help thin mucous.

Learn what environmental irritants put your health at risk (smoking, perfume, and dust) and take the necessary steps to reduce or, when possible, eliminate them from where you live, work and play.

These simple lifestyle choices can promote healthier airway passages, boost the body's immune system to fight off infections and provide some relief. These are not cures but they can give you back the sense that you do have some control.