How to Cope with Minor Illnesses
Don't do too much., Wear warm clothes., Brush your teeth, gums, and tongue really well to kill any germs in your saliva., Use hot water., Take a hot bath if you have a cold, and a room-temperature bath if you have a fever. , Have a substantial...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Don't do too much.
If you know you're sick or feel yourself getting a scratchy throat, don't overwork yourself.
Get to bed early that night and wear thick socks to bed. -
Step 2: Wear warm clothes.
If you still feel sick in the morning, put on a sweater or robe when you get out of bed and put socks on if you slept with your socks off.
If you have a fever you don't have to bundle up as much, but you should still wear as much as you feel comfortable with , Rinse with mouthwash. , If you have a cold, wash your face with hot water; for a fever, wash with cold but not too cold. ,, Whatever you, do don't skip breakfast, unless you feel like you're going to throw up.
If you're going to throw up, have a little bit of some bread or similar dough products. ,,,, Walk slowly and sit down as much as possible. , If you work at a desk, put your head in your arms on the desk and close your eyes for a few minutes to refresh yourself. -
Step 3: Brush your teeth
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Step 4: and tongue really well to kill any germs in your saliva.
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Step 5: Use hot water.
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Step 6: Take a hot bath if you have a cold
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Step 7: and a room-temperature bath if you have a fever.
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Step 8: Have a substantial breakfast with the freshest ingredients you have; this means real food like fruit and toast or cereal if you're in a pinch.
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Step 9: Have a hot drink with your breakfast
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Step 10: and make a thermos of some hot liquid to take to work or school.
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Step 11: Stock your purse or backpack with the following on-the-go supplies: Halls or other sore throat/cold lozenges; Tissues; A thermos full of hot liquid.
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Step 12: Wear the most comfortable clothes you can - at school
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Step 13: you'll probably be allowed to wear a sweater and track pants
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Step 14: but if you have to work in a professional setting then at least wear comfortable shoes.
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Step 15: Don't exert yourself too much.
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Step 16: Take short breaks every hour or so.
Detailed Guide
If you know you're sick or feel yourself getting a scratchy throat, don't overwork yourself.
Get to bed early that night and wear thick socks to bed.
If you still feel sick in the morning, put on a sweater or robe when you get out of bed and put socks on if you slept with your socks off.
If you have a fever you don't have to bundle up as much, but you should still wear as much as you feel comfortable with , Rinse with mouthwash. , If you have a cold, wash your face with hot water; for a fever, wash with cold but not too cold. ,, Whatever you, do don't skip breakfast, unless you feel like you're going to throw up.
If you're going to throw up, have a little bit of some bread or similar dough products. ,,,, Walk slowly and sit down as much as possible. , If you work at a desk, put your head in your arms on the desk and close your eyes for a few minutes to refresh yourself.
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