Getting Sick Takes Out a Lot of Energy...

Have you ever awakened to a scratchy throat and a feeling of drowsiness that you just could not shake? Somehow you know that it's the type of day that seems to last forever--the one where you are for some reason unable to muster your usual energetic self. These can all be classic signs that you are getting sick.

The mere thought of getting sick can bring symptoms of a head cold. It's miserable. You have no energy to do anything. Work, errands, chores all of sudden become huge burdens, obstacles on the rode to recovery. But before we're bed-ridden, we know it's coming. The imminent congestion or fever or cold begins to reveal itself a day or two in advance. It starts with some soreness, maybe a fog washes over you. Maybe it's just the slightest tickle in your throat. Before you succumb, bolster your immune system and stave off those pesky germs before they really hit hard.

Drink a lot of water. If you feel the onset of a cold start drinking water immediately. Dehydration weakens the body's ability to fight infection.

Eat healthy food: fruits and uncooked or steamed vegetables and a small portion of protein. The natural sugar in fruit and the protein (meat, chicken) offer energy during the day, while the vegetables can be great antioxidants.

Rest. Since you're not yet ill, you're probably having to go work, school, take care of the kids, or whatever full-time task you may have. That leaves little rest for the weary. Take a short nap during the day if you can. Most importantly, don't overly exert yourself, physically and mentally, if you can manage it.

Take cold medicine (if your symptoms have increased during the day) and go to bed early. Even if you're not tired, force yourself to lie down. Your body should be exhausted enough to sleep, even if you don't feel entirely ill.

If you’d ask me if I followed that, yes but still chances lead me to sickness. No matter if I run away from those who have them, they keep following me. Woah! I got sick now! I can’t believe it. I hate being sick. It takes a lot out of you. Next time, I hope people would learn how to avoid infecting others.