Antibiotics work against bacteria, not viruses, yet patients who press their doctors to prescribe them for viral infections such as colds or influenza are seldom harmed by their self-indulgence.

Not only that, but rhinovirus--the germ that causes colds--can linger on surfaces in your home and in public.

Freshly extracted carrot juice is one of the best natural medicines available for preventions from colds and viruses.