How to take care of your self when you are sick?

During sick days, you should not worry about weighing and measuring your foods, counting calories, using the food tracker, or lowering your metabolism. In fact sickness, fever and infections increase your metabolism by about seven percent for each degree the body temperature rises above 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When you're ill, you need to focus your attention on getting adequate rest for a speedy recovery.

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Taking care of your health is always important, but it's critical when you're ill. Whether you have a cold or the flu, there are things you need to do in order to help your body recover in times of illness. First, drink lots of fluids. You need to stay hydrated in order for your body to fight off sickness and infections. Stay in bed and keep calm and quiet. Use the strength your body has to fight the illness, rather than waste it trying to do laundry or go to work when you're sick. ake frequent naps. Sleep is the best way for your body to heal. Turn off the television and turn off the telephone. You'll feel better after a nap.



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1. Drink lots of fluids.
2. Stay in bed and keep calm and quiet.
3. Treat your symptoms. Use pain relievers to relax sore, aching muscles and use over the counter cold remedies to treat coughs or sinus issues.
4. Take a long shower under hot water to help promote drainage and ease the stiffness and soreness that often accompanies illness.
5. Eat small amounts of food.
6. Take a medicine.

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Gently blowing your nose if mucus or debris is present.
Inhaling steam to help loosen the mucus and clear your head.
Taking a warm shower or sitting in the bathroom with the shower running.
Drinking plenty of liquids to stay hydrated, including warm liquids (such as chicken noodle soup) to help clear mucus.
Increasing the amount of sleep and rest you get.
Consult your health care provider regarding the use of nonprescription cold medications.


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