Home remedies for Stretch Marks
- It is very important to exercise in order to get rid of stretch marks.
- Toning your muscles helps your skin to firm which prevents stretch marks.
- Your diet should have plenty of protein and foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, they promote good tissue growth.
- Massaging your body with olive oil or Vitamin E.
- Apply a mixture of one ounce of carrier oil (try avocado, sweet almond, and jojoba) with seven drops of lavender and five drops of chamomile.
- Apply cocoa butter and/ or elastin cream though out the body as directed on label.

Some good home remedies are:

1. Ingredient list:
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil.
- 1/4 cup aloe Vera gel.
- Liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E.
- Liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.

Procedure
- Mix all the ingredients together in a blender.
- After that pour the mixture into a jar and store it in the fridge.
- Apply the oil externally all over the places where the stretch marks commonly appear (abdomen, hips, thighs and breasts).
- If you do this consistently every day, you may prevent stretch marks.

2. Ingredient list:
- Sugar,
- Coffee grins,
- Bi card soda,
- Fresh Aloe vera plant,
- Argan oil,
- Vitamin E oil,
- Emu oil,
- Vitamin C powder
- Cocoa butter
- Pure Oils

Procedure
- Mix together coffee, sugar, bi-carb, aloe Vera and enough water to make a paste.
- Massage onto areas and leave for 10-15 mins.
- Wash off in shower.
- Mix SMALL amounts( as a little goes along way!) of Argan oil, Vitamin E oil, Emu oil, Cocoa butter and Vitamin C powder into a consistent liquid then use as a mosturiser.
- Do both steps daily for two weeks.

3. Ingredient list
- 1/2 a cup of baking soda
- 1/4 a cup of water
- a little bit of cocoa butter with shea
- & vitamin E oil

Procedure
- Mix it all up.
- Leave it on the stomach for 30 minutes.
- Do this for a month.

Homemade stretch mark creams
Ingredient list
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter
- 1 Tablespoon wheat germ oil
- 1 Teaspoon apricot kernel oil
- 1 Teaspoon Vitamin E oil
- 2 Teaspoon grated beeswax

Procedure
- Heat mixture until beeswax is just melted.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Apply this cream to your stretch marks until desired results are achieved.

Homemade massage oil
Ingredient list
- 1/2 cup olive oil.
- 1/4 cup aloe Vera gel.
- 4 capsules Vitamin E (remove liquid from capsule and discard casing).
- 2 capsules Vitamin A liquid.

Procedure
- Blend ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Apply.

Overview
- The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar (root word hepat) which means ‘liver’, and the suffix Latin itis meaning inflammation.
- Its plural is hepatitides.
- This condition is recognized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
- This condition can progress to cirrhosis and fibrosis.
- Hepatitis may occur with limited or no symptoms.
- It often leads to jaundice, anorexia (poor appetite) and malaise.
- Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than six months.
- It is chronic when it persists longer.
- A group of viruses known as the hepatitis viruses cause most cases of hepatitis worldwide.
- It can also be due to toxins (notably alcohol, certain medications, some industrial organic solvents and plants).
- It can also be due to other infections and autoimmune diseases.

How many types of hepatitis are there?
There are five main types of hepatitis that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E – plus types X and G.

Treatment for Hepatitis A
- There is no treatment specifically for hepatitis A.
- Doctor will advise the patient to abstain from alcohol and drugs during the recovery.
- The vast majority of patients with Hepatitis A will recover spontaneously.

Treatment for Hepatitis B
- A patient with Hepatitis B needs to rest.
- He will require a diet that is high in protein and carbohydrate.
- This is to repair damaged liver cells, as well as to protect the liver.
- The doctor may prescribe interferon.
- Interferon is an antiviral agent.

Treatment for Hepatitis C
- A patient with Hepatitis C will be prescribed pegylated interferon and ribavirin.

Treatment for Hepatitis D or E
- There is no effective treatment for either Hepatitis D or E.

Treatment for Non-Viral Hepatitis
- If the patient has non-viral hepatitis, the doctor needs to remove the harmful substance.
- It will be flushed out of the stomach by hyperventilation or induced vomiting.
- Patients with drug-induced hepatitis may be prescribed corticosteroids.

How to prevent Hepatitis A?
- Wash your hands with soap after going to the toilet.
- Only consume food that has just been cooked.
- Only drink commercially bottled water, or boiled water if you unsure of local sanitation.
- Only eat fruits that you can peel if you are somewhere where sanitation is unreliable.
- Only eat raw vegetables if you are sure they have been cleaned/disinfected thoroughly.
- Get a vaccine for Hepatitis A if you travel to places where hepatitis may be endemic.

How to prevent Hepatitis B?
- Tell the partner if you are a carrier or try to find out whether he/she is a carrier.
- Practice safe sex.
- Only use clean syringes that have not been used by anyone else.
- Do not share toothbrushes, razors, or manicure instruments.
- Have a Hepatitis B series of shots if you are at risk.
- Only allow well sterilized skin perforating equipment (tattoo, acupuncture, etc.).

How to prevent Hepatitis C?
- If you are infected do not let others share your toothbrush, razor, manicure equipment.
- If you are infected cover open wounds.
- Do not share needles, toothbrushes, or manicure equipment.
- If your skin is to be pierced, make sure equipment is well sterilized (tattoo, etc.).
- Go easy on the alcohol.
- Do not share drug equipment.

How to prevent Hepatitis D?
- Use the same guidelines as for Hepatitis B.
- Only a person who is infected with Hepatitis B can become infected with Hepatitis D.

How to prevent Hepatitis E?
- Do the same as you would to protect yourself from Hepatitis A infection.

How to prevent Alcoholic Hepatitis?
- Go easy on the alcohol, or abstain from consuming alcohol.

How to prevent Toxic/Drug Induced Hepatitis?
- Make sure you know about the lethal contents of all chemicals.
- Make sure the spray is not pointing at you.
- Make sure you wear protective gear.

Overview
- The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar (root word hepat) which means ‘liver’, and the suffix Latin itis meaning inflammation.
- Its plural is hepatitides.
- This condition is recognized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
- This condition can progress to cirrhosis and fibrosis.
- Hepatitis may occur with limited or no symptoms.
- It often leads to jaundice, anorexia (poor appetite) and malaise.
- Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than six months.
- It is chronic when it persists longer.
- A group of viruses known as the hepatitis viruses cause most cases of hepatitis worldwide.
- It can also be due to toxins (notably alcohol, certain medications, some industrial organic solvents and plants).
- It can also be due to other infections and autoimmune diseases.

How many types of hepatitis are there?
There are five main types of hepatitis that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E – plus types X and G.

How is Hepatitis diagnosed?
- A blood test is usually needed to determine if a person has hepatitis.
- It is also important to stay well hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.
- Hepatitis B and C can sometimes be treated with medications.
- Some forms of medication used to treat hepatitis C are only approved for use in adults.
- Although treatments for hepatitis B and C are becoming more effective.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis A (HAV)
- A blood test showing the presence of IgM anti-HAV in serum.
- It confirms the diagnosis of acute hepatitis A infection.
- Symptoms of this virus strain include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis B (HBV)
Acute HBV infection is diagnosed by a simple blood test detecting the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc IgM).

The following antibody variations can occur, each having a specific implication.

- Anti-HBs +:
Indicates individual has been vaccinated, has received immune globulin, is immune, or is an infant who has received antibodies from its mother.

- Anti-HBc +:
Indicates past or present infection and lasts indefinitely. Also may be detected in someone who has received immune globulin or an infant who has received antibodies from its mother.

- IgM anti-HBc +:
Indicates recent infection with HBV, usually within 4-6 months.

- HBeAg +:
Indicates active viral replication and high infectivity.

- HBsAg +:
Indicates acute or chronic HBV. Persistence for 6 months after acute infection indicates progression to chronic HBV.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Infection by the hepatitis C virus can be determined by a blood test that detects HCV antibodies in the blood.
- This test is not a part of a routine physical
- People must ask their doctor for hepatitis C test
- If the initial test is positive, a second test should be done to confirm the diagnosis and liver enzymes (a blood test) should be measured.
- Anti-HCV (antibodies to the virus) may not be present in the first four weeks of infection
- HCV infection may be identified by the presence of anti-HCV in approximately 60% of people as early as 5-8 weeks after exposure.
- In some individuals HCV antibodies may not be detected for 5-12 months. HCV-RNA and RT-PCR tests can determine HCV presence in as little as 1-2 weeks.
- A liver biopsy can identify the type and degree of damage (and can determine the severity of the disease).
- The disease may gradually progress over a period of 10-40 years.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis D (HDV)
- A positive test for anti-HDV in a patient with acute hepatitis B indicates HBV/ HDV co-infection.
- Patients with chronic hepatitis B and a positive HDV test are super-infected.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis E (HEV)
- Testing for anti-HEV is usually reserved for returning travelers from the developing world in whom hepatitis is present.
- Other hepatitis viruses cannot be detected.
- Currently there is no treatment for HEV.

Overview
- The word hepatitis comes from the Ancient Greek word hepar (root word hepat) which means ‘liver’, and the suffix Latin itis meaning inflammation.
- Its plural is hepatitides.
- This condition is recognized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ.
- This condition can progress to cirrhosis and fibrosis.
- Hepatitis may occur with limited or no symptoms.
- It often leads to jaundice, anorexia (poor appetite) and malaise.
- Hepatitis is acute when it lasts less than six months.
- It is chronic when it persists longer.
- A group of viruses known as the hepatitis viruses cause most cases of hepatitis worldwide.
- It can also be due to toxins (notably alcohol, certain medications, some industrial organic solvents and plants).
- It can also be due to other infections and autoimmune diseases.

How many types of hepatitis are there?
There are five main types of hepatitis that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E – plus types X and G.
- Hepatitis A
This is caused by eating infected food or water.
- Hepatitis B
This is an STD (sexually transmitted disease).
- Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is usually spread through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease.
- Hepatitis D
Only a person who is already infected with Hepatitis B can become infected with Hepatitis D.
- Hepatitis E
A person can become infected by drinking water that contains HEV (Hepatitis E Virus).
- Hepatitis X
If hepatitis cannot be attributed to the viruses of hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E, it is called Hepatitis X.
- Hepatitis G:
This is a type of hepatitis caused by the Hepatitis G virus (HGV).

Causes of Hepatitis
- Non-viral infection
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Drug induced
- Other toxins
- Metabolic disorders
- Obstructive
- Autoimmune

What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis?
The four main symptoms of hepatitis are:

1. Jaundice
- This is the classic symptom of hepatitis.
- This is an accumulation of a chemical called bilirubin in the body’s tissues.
- The liver usually processes this chemical as a waste product but during this condition it is not able to do that job.
- This chemical accumulates in the blood and starts to leak out into body tissue.
- When enough of this chemical accumulates it’s possible to see a yellow color in the skin, urine and especially around the whites of the eyes.

2. Loss of Appetite
- Loss of appetite is also called anorexia.
- It is often the first symptom of acute hepatitis.
- It is being replaced by nausea and vomiting on further progress

3. Fatigue
- Fatigue is a debilitating tiredness.
- It is a big source of frustration for people with liver disease.
- The liver is a vital organ in metabolizing and storing energy.
- When the liver is damaged, extreme weakness is common.

4. Muscle and Joint Aches
- Pain in the muscles and joints can last from days to weeks.
- These are more common in acute hepatitis than in chronic hepatitis.

Symptoms of Acute phase of Hepatitis
The initial phase of hepatitis is called the acute phase. The symptoms are like a mild flu, and may include:
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Mild fever
- Muscle or joint aches
- Nausea
- Slight abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Weight loss

As the patient gets worse, these symptoms may follow:
- Circulation problems (only toxic/drug-induced hepatitis)
- Dark urine
- Dizziness (only toxic/drug-induced hepatitis)
- Drowsiness (only toxic/drug-induced hepatitis)
- Enlarged spleen (only alcoholic hepatitis)
- Headache (only toxic/drug-induced hepatitis)
- Hives
- Itchy skin
- Light colored feces, the feces may contain pus
- Yellow skin, whites of eyes, tongue (jaundice)

How many types of hepatitis are there?
There are five main types of hepatitis that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E – plus types X and G.
- Hepatitis A
This is caused by eating infected food or water.
- Hepatitis B
This is an STD (sexually transmitted disease).
- Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is usually spread through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease.
- Hepatitis D
Only a person who is already infected with Hepatitis B can become infected with Hepatitis D.
- Hepatitis E
A person can become infected by drinking water that contains HEV (Hepatitis E Virus).
- Hepatitis X
If hepatitis cannot be attributed to the viruses of hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E, it is called Hepatitis X.
- Hepatitis G:
This is a type of hepatitis caused by the Hepatitis G virus (HGV).

Acute Causes

1. Viral hepatitis:
- Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
- Yellow fever
- Adenoviruses
- Parvovirus B19

2. Non-viral infection
- Toxoplasma
- Leptospira
- Q fever
- Rocky mountain spotted fever
- Alcohol
- Toxins: Amanita toxin in mushrooms, carbon tetrachloride, asafetida
- Drugs: Paracetamol, amoxycillin, antituberculosis medicines, minocycline and many others (see longer list below).
- Ischemic hepatitis (circulatory insufficiency)
- Pregnancy
- Auto immune conditions, e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Metabolic diseases, e.g., Wilson’s disease

Chronic Causes
Viral hepatitis:
- Hepatitis B with or without hepatitis D.
- Hepatitis C (neither hepatitis A nor hepatitis E causes chronic hepatitis).

Autoimmune Causes
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Methyldopa
- Nitrofurantoin
- Isoniazid
- Ketoconazole

Heredity Causes
- Wilson’s disease.
- Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency.
- Primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis occasionally mimic chronic hepatitis.

Alcoholic Hepatitis Causes
- Long term alcohol consumption.
- Patients with chronic alcoholic liver disease.
- Alcoholic cirrhosis.

A large number of drugs can cause hepatitis:
- Agomelatine (antidepressant).
- Allopurinol.
- Amitriptyline (antidepressant).
- Amiodarone (antiarrhythmic).
- Atomoxetine.
- Azathioprine.
- Halothane (a specific type of anesthetic gas).
- Hormonal contraceptives.
- Ibuprofen and indomethacin (NSAIDs).
- Isoniazid (INH), rifampicin, and pyrazinamide (tuberculosis-specific antibiotics).
- Ketoconazole (antifungal).
- Loratadine (antihistamine).
- Methotrexate (immune suppressant).
- Methyldopa (antihypertensive).
- Minocycline (tetracycline antibiotic).
- Nifedipine (antihypertensive).
- Nitrofurantoin (antibiotic).
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen in the United States) can cause hepatitis when taken in an overdose. The severity of liver damage may be limited by prompt administration of acetylcysteine.
- Phenytoin and valproic acid (antiepileptics).
- Troglitazone (antidiabetic, withdrawn in 2000 for causing hepatitis).
- Zidovudine (antiretroviral i.e., against HIV).
- Some herbs and nutritional supplements.

Other Toxins that can cause hepatitis:
- Amatoxin-containing mushrooms.
- White phosphorus, an industrial toxin and war chemical.
- Carbon tetrachloride.
- Cylindrospermopsin, a toxin from the cyanobacterium Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and other cyanobacteria.

Metabolic disorders can cause hepatitis:
- Hemochromatosis (due to iron accumulation).
- Wilson’s disease(copper accumulation) can cause liver inflammation.
- Necrosis.
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is effectively a consequence of metabolic syndrome.

It is very important to note that all vertigo comes with dizziness, but not all dizziness comes with vertigo.

The cause of vertigo is mainly related to the :
- Problem with vestibular system. It integrates the senses and movement and keeps the objects in visual focus as the body moves.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)is a type of vertigo that develops due to collections of calcium in the inner ear.
- Inflammation of inner ear because of some viral or bacterial infection.
- Acoustic neuroma which is tumor of nerve tissue.
- Decreased blood flow to the base of the brain.
- Head trauma and neck injury.
- Migraine may also cause vertigo.

In case of vertigo, you can take precautions like:
- Take plenty of rest when symptoms of vertigo are there.
- Sudden movements should be avoided.
- Sudden position changes should be avoided.
- Do not increase any kind of activity immediately. It should be gradually increased.
- Take support of some cane or something while walking as you can loose balance.
- Avoid bright lights, TV, and reading during a vertigo attacks.

Diagnosis of vertigo is done on the basis of:
- Past history and clinical presentation.
- Neurological examination which involves judging the eye movements.
- Neurological examination also checks hearing.
- Neurological examination also checks one-sided weakness, loss of coordination, or loss of balance.
- Imaging of the brain can also be done.
- MRI evaluates the cerebellum more accurately.
- CT Scan can be used if there is a chance of bleeding.

Treatment of vertigo is not usually recommended if your vertigo lasts only second or minutes. But if it lasts for long, following treatment options are available:
- Oral steroid medications are given to reduce the inflammation of inner ear.
- Maneuvers are used to reposition the crystals and debris in the semicircular canals in case of inner ear inflammation.
- Intravenous diazepam can be considered for intractable symptoms and vomiting.
- Balance rehabilitation helps the brain adjust its response to changes in the vestibular system. It trains your eyes and other senses to “learn” how to compensate.

In most cases, it is caused by viruses or bacteria and it lasts for several days or weeks. Common cold is also one of the reason behind acute bronchitis. Smoking is the commonest reason for this to happen. Chemical irritants can also cause acute bronchitis. When a person is suffering from acute bronchitis, sticky mucus fills up the bronchi causing them to swell up and this inflammation restricts the air to flow in and out.

The symptoms for acute bronchitis includes:
- Inflammation of bronchi tubes makes it difficult for air to pass through. It causes wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
- Fever and Chills
- Body pain
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- It gets worse at night.
- Tickle feeling in back of throat.

Doctor should be called for if the cough and wheezing sound remains for more than two weeks or you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a condition in which stomach acid gets into your esophagus (windpipe) or blood in your cough.

Diagnosis of acute bronchitis is done by clinical examination and sometimes microbiological examination of the phlegm. A chest X-ray to reveal any kind of inflammation in lungs is also done.
Pneumonia is a possible complication. Some people also may have sinusitis.

Treatment of acute bronchitis includes:
- Albuterol inhalation helps to dilate the bronchial tubes.
- Short-term steroid therapy will help minimize inflammation within the bronchial tubes.
- Steam inhalation.
- Take plenty of rest.
- Take antibiotics if the color of the phlegm changes.
- Fluid intake should be sufficient.
- Increase the humidity of the environment.
- Generally, acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses, antibiotics do not help.

To prevent acute bronchitis:
- wash hands regularly.
- quit smoking.

The symptoms of a common cold are running nose, sore throat, sneezing, watery eyes, headache and body aches, cough and stuffed nose.

For minor symptoms of common cold:
- Drink good amount of fluids and take a lot of rest.
- Take pain relievers and a decongestant but do not use if you have high blood pressure.
- For sore throat tea with honey relieves the dysphagia.
- Fresh air stimulates the circulation and provides oxygen to body.
- Lime Juice is the most effective remedy for common cold. Take a glass of lukewarm water and dilute the lime juice in it. You can add a tablespoon of honey to enhance its efficiency.
- Take steam for cleaning nasal and pre-nasal areas.
- Avoid the things that trigger cold.
- Try some breathing exercises for fresh air circulation.
- Wash hands very regularly.
- Do not touch your face, nose, ears, mouth as common cold spreads on touching.
- The disposable items should be used if someone in your family is infected.
- Maintain proper hygiene and healthy lifestyle.
- Emotional stress should be controlled.

Infection by cold viruses can be causes by either touching your skin or environmental surfaces that have cold germs on them and then touching your eyes or nose. It can also be caused by inhaling drops of mucus full of cold germs from the air.

See a doctor if temperature is higher than 100.4° F and the symptoms last more than 10 days and they are not relieved by over-the-counter medicines.

There is a common misconception that antibiotics can cure common cold. The fact is that antibiotics are used for treating a bacterial infection and not a viral infection. You should use antibiotics only when the doctor subscribes.

There is an important reason why colds are so common in children is because they are often in close contact with each other in daycare centers and schools.

Sitting affects the back more than standing. Standing demands five times more on the spine and muscles lying down. To keep the spinal curves aligned, the muscles are needed to be strong and flexible.

- Poor posture can narrow the space between vertebrae and hence increasing the risk of compressed nerves.
- Poor posture increases wear on joints and can contribute to osteoarthritis.
- Bad posture can cause your pectorals contract and shorten if you sit bent over a desk all day. The back muscles lengthens and gets weakened making it difficult to lift the chest which is important for good posture.
- Contracted chest muscles contribute to shoulder injury, sore neck, back pain and fatigue.

Poor posture includes rounded shoulders, protruding buttocks and abdomen, arched lower back, head pushed in forward position. To improve poor posture and maintain a good posture,one thing that is most important is to maintain a healthy weight. Keep in mind the following points:

- The footwear that you wear while standing or walking plays an important part for maintaining a good posture.
- You should imagine as if a wire is attached to the top of your head pulling it upwards.
- Avoid standing or walking with an extreme curve in lower back.
- Tighten the abdominal muscles and flattening your stomach and hold for few seconds.
- Stand evenly balanced on both feet.
- While sitting, sit firmly back with shoulders against chair, chest lifted and upper back straight.
- Equal weight should be put on both buttocks.
- Thighs should be horizontal while sitting.
- Feet should be flat on floor while sitting.
- While working at desk, do not loo directly down at your work.
- While driving, seat should be positioned so that the wheel could be reached easily as well as brake, accelerator and clutch.
- Take a break if you are sitting for a long time.
- The mattress should be comfortable, not too hard but it should not sag. Early morning back pain is a sign of a poor posture.
- Lifting or carrying too heavy objects can cause poor posture.

- Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep keeps you healthy and may keep colds away. Research suggests that a person sleeping for less than seven hours were almost three times as likely to get infected as compared to a person who is getting eight or more hours of sleep.

- Exercise
A moderate regular exercise or physical activity strengthens the immunological defenses. A study suggests people who have exercised five days a week had 43% fewer respiratory symptoms as compared to people who exercise one day a week or less.

- Zinc
Studies suggest that there is no benefit from zinc lozenges or zinc nasal spray but results of using zinc gel are better but these gels have also been linked to the loss of the sense of smell.

- Empathy
Doctors have varying standards on the level of empathy to be exhibited towards patients so in a study at the University of Wisconsion, two clinics were trained to exhibit different levels of empathy. These patients were studied over a period of 14 days. Results indicated that empathy does make a difference in getting over with the cold.

- Echinacea
Studies suggest that a preparation based on aerial parts of Echinacea plant might be an effective early treatment of colds in adults but prevention and treatment trials of echinacea have not been too encouraging.
Tests of nasal fluids showed that an empathic encounter seem to boost the immune system.

- Vitamins
It is a common belief that Vitamin C, when ingested in high enough levels, will prevent common cold. Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling had written a classic work in 1970 called Vitamin C in common cold; this book further added to this belief. But, medical research has not supported this belief; this was not shown in studies where large doses of thousand to two thousand milligrams per day did not prove effective. Another area of prevention of the common cold is being somewhat substantiated by studies – this is doing hard exercising in cold weather.