No matter how health conscious we are there will still come a time that our bodies will succumb to sickness such as the cold or a flu.
In most cases, we end up confined in our bedrooms while everyone else is up and about with their business.
Fortunately, there are helpful tips on how to get back on your feet the quickest way possible.
Read all about them below.
1.
Get some rest.
As much as possible, stay at home and call-in sick.
If you can stay at home and rest, please do just that.
Stay in bed and get a lot of sleep or naps during the day but get up every once in a while to stretch your muscles so you don't get stiff.
As much as possible avoid watching too much TV.
It may be your chance to catch up with your favorite series but you might end up with a headache since your eyes are more sensitive to glare when you're sick.
Turn off your computer and cellphones to avoid distractions while resting.
2.
Prepare home remedies.
A quick tour around your home especially in the kitchen might get you natural home remedies to treat your cold or flu.
Bundle yourself up with thick clothing if you're feeling chilly then cook some chicken soup.
Echinacea tea is a great antibiotic and immune system booster.
If you're throat is hurting or feeling itchy, whip up some lemon and honey tea.
For an upset stomach, ginger tea will do wonders.
3.
Get lots of Vitamin C.
Although there's no solid proof that Vitamin C can actually treat the common cold, it can however help your body's immunity to fight off infection and heal itself.
Get your dose of Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables such as oranges, apples, kiwis, bell peppers, parsley, broccoli, and garden cress.
You can either mix them with your food or juice them up.
Taking multivitamins together with a healthy meal is also a good way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need to help you heal much faster.
4.
Get some sun.
The sun's rays help the body produce Vitamin D which is also crucial in the body's effort to repair itself and ward off infections.
Studies have shown that people with higher levels of Vitamin D in the body are less likely to catch a cold and common lung diseases such as asthma or emphysema.
So try to soak up the sun in the morning to help you recover.
5.
Take regular baths or showers.
Just because you're sick doesn't mean you can't take a bath.
Taking regular baths or showers keep your body clean by washing off bacteria and viruses on your skin.
Plus, the steam from the hot water will help clear your stuffy nose.
6.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Having a cold or a flu drains your body of fluids because of the production of mucus.
Replace those lost fluids by drinking sufficient amounts of water and fruit juices.
This will also help the body repair itself by keeping your cells hydrated.
7.
Boost your immune system.
Your immune system is your body's main line of defense against these kind of sickness.
Strengthening your immune system will not only help you recover quickly but will also prevent you from catching a cold or flu in the future.
Read our article on How To Boost Your Immune System.
Your body's ability to recover from sickness depends on how you take care of your health.
Keeping an unhealthy lifestyle such as smoking will only prolong your body's battle against these infections and will lower your chances of recovery.
If you don't like getting sick then be kind to your body by keeping it healthy, strong, and clean.
"If I had my way I'd make health catching instead of disease.
" ~Robert Ingersoll