Acupressure helps your body expel cold viruses more quickly, and it can provide relief from congestion and muscle aches.

For a cold with a dry cough and fever, use pressure points in the depressions directly below the protrusions on the left and right sides of the collarbone (K 27), underneath the base of the skull, two inches out from the middle of your neck (Gall Bladder 20), and at the outer edge of each elbow crease (Large Intestine 11).

To work these points, follow this sequence: Starting with K 27, press both points for one minute while breathing slowly and deeply. Move to Gall Bladder 20 and press both points with the thumbs for one minute. Then move to Large Intestine 11, stimulating one of the points with the middle finger of your opposite hand for one minute before switching hands. Then return to K 27 and repeat the entire sequence. This should be done at least three times a day for maximum relief.