Winter is the time for flu, chest infections, head aches, coughs, sneezes and the list keeps going! So here is our sick day survival guide, just in case you are in need of some tlc.
Now if you are being sick and struggling to keep food down *hugs* it is important to stay hydrated! Sip cool water regularly, don't try to down a glass in one go as you may end up bringing it straight back up again! The idea is to get the water into your system to help your body fight the bug! We personally find it is also better to bring something up when you are sick rather than just retching *even bigger hugs*.
If you can handle a bit more than water then that is a bonus! You want to try and help your body fight the nasty infection / bug / virus and give it the energy to do so. A personal favourite of ours is lemon, honey and ginger in hot water! This will give your body carbohydrates in the form of fruit and natural sugar so you are getting the much needed nutrients into your body. If you have a sore throat, or chesty cough, the honey and lemon have fantastic soothing properties and is a big winner in our books for a sick day drink. Make sure you are buying honey in its natural state, one that has not been heat treated or had sugar syrup added to bulk it out. This will not be as beneficial as the raw, natural stuff!
Sleep, Glorious Sleep. Sleeping, Napping, Snoozing, you name it we love it! Not only does napping not only seem to be increasingly popular with everyone, or everyone in my age group (20's) but it is also a great way to regenerate your body. Sleeping when you are ill is a bonus as it gives your body the rest it needs to fight! But some times when you are ill, it is difficult to fall asleep. Other than taking sleeping pills which I prefer to try and avoid (It always makes me feel majorly groggy when I wake up which I hate) why not take a hot bath with lavender oil?
Lavender helps to relax and calm the body and mind which is what we need to help aid sleep. If you can't get hold of lavender flowers, simply use our
Repair and Revive Body Butter and add a small amount to your bath which will then smell beautifully of relaxing lavender and Cypress Oil. Both fantastically calming! If you don't feel like soaking in the tub, gently massage a pea sized amount into your temples. Voilà.
And finally, if you can manage food, a classic sick day wouldn't be complete without the customary, tomato soup!
Easy to swallow, tasty, full of all vitamins and nutrition that your body needs, it keeps you warm and it is easy to swallow when you have a sore throat! Definitely on our list of sick day survival needs!
If you are having a sick day, we hope you feel much better soon. Let us know what you do on your sick days and what helps you out the most!
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*Disclaimer- Information in this blog is not professional medical advice, remember if you are feeling ill, always consult your doctor. These are just extra tips and tricks, to help make you feel a little bit more like you.
