We all know there's no cure for the common cold, but there could be a better way to keep the sniffles and sneezing at bay. But be warned, boosting your immunity could put you in an unusual position. 

So what does yoga have to do with a stuffy nose, congested chest and non-stop cough? Actually, new research shows “warrior pose”, “downward dog”, even “sun salutation” can help boost your immune system. 

Emily Glatt is the picture of health. She says, "I'm not a person that typically gets colds and flu and things like that." You won't find her secret to healthy success in any pharmacy. 

She's healthy, researchers say, partly because she's willing to stretch her boundaries with yoga. Glatt says, "I think that yoga does invite that healing energy into you. And it does ward off things like that and protects you." 

In fact, one study found cancer patients who practiced yoga three times a week felt less pain, were less tired and less fearful during their treatment. Jill Johnson, yoga instructor for Avera McKennan Fitness Center says, “It helps with mindfulness and relaxation, deep meditation and gentle stretching. You put all that together with your intention and it really can help boost that immune system by decreasing that stress." 

Child's pose lowers immunity-attacking stress chemicals, replacing them with feel-good endorphins. Downward Dog stimulates the lymph system which carries immune cells throughout the body and helps ward off what's going around. Even warrior pose can open up the lungs for more oxygen to give those disease-destroying immune cells a boost. 

So go ahead, reach for the sun instead of the cold medicine and you could be the picture of health, too. Glatt says, "Yoga is like prayer for me...it's calming...and it's peaceful...and it restores me." 

Other ways to prevent a cold are to wash your hands frequently, cover your cough and don't share cups or utensils with others.