It’s not easy being sick, especially during “the most wonderful time of the year.” It’s the worst timing ever considering there’s lots of good food and you’ll be spending time with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while. But all the preparations–overtime before going on break and nonstop cooking for Christmas–can take its toll on you and before you know it, you’re down with colds or worse, the flu. The cold weather isn’t helping either. It will only take your cold or flu from bad to worse. But don’t get depressed, you can still enjoy the holidays if you make the most of it. Just take some necessary steps so that you can cope and get better sooner than later.
Get Drunk on Vitamin C
Some people dive into medicines the second they find out that they are sick. I prefer going the natural way–lots of water and loads of vitamin C. If you don’t like Vitamin C supplements, you can just drink freshly squeezed orange juice or you can eat other citrus fruits that are rich in vitamin C. Water therapy is also important so make sure you hydrate and drink a lot of water. I think the organic way is more preferable that going straight to medicines, since it can help build up your immune system and the next time you get down with a cold or flu, you might have a faster recovery time.
Stay Out of the Cold
As much as you relish making snow angels with your family or having snowball fights with siblings and cousins, if you’re sick, you have to sit this activity out. If you’re not a fan of the cold, then this shouldn’t be a problem. If you do love the cold, there’s always a next time and if you get better earlier, there might be just enough time for one last snowball fight. If the snow has already gone by the time you are well, you can always go to an ice skating rink with friends. A bright spot on your getting sick is that you can stay warm and toasty indoors and sip hot cocoa in front of the fireplace. Or you can catch up on your reading and curl up with a good book near the hearth.
Be Vigilant
If in the worst case scenario, your little cold turns out to be pneumonia, it’s safer to go to the hospital so that your condition will be monitored better. Try not to feel too depressed because your emotions can often affect the state of your health. If you are frequently depressed, your immune system will also suffer and you will be prone to sickness. Try to always look at the positive side of things. When in the hospital, be vigilant so that you won’t get hospital acquired infections (HAI). One way of preventing HAI is through the use of a needleless connector. In hospital, you will have no choice but to take the medication that your doctor prescribes for you. However, you can still reinforce this treatment with water therapy and vitamin C. Enough sleep is also a must so that your body can rest and recover sooner rather than later.
About the Author
Based in San Diego California, Tiffany Matthews is a professional writer with over 5 years of writing experience. She also blogs about travel, fashion, and anything under the sun at wordbaristas.com, a group blog that she shares with her good friends. In her free time, she likes to travel, read books, and watch movies. You can find her on Twitter as @TiffyCat87.
