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Now that the chillier days of the year have arrived. It’s time to be extra vigilant in the fight against those pesky viruses ready to wreak havoc on your health. But if you find yourself losing the battle against sickness, make sure you’re armed and ready to face it head-on. Arm yourself with a well-packed sick-day kit. Personally, I find my immune system tends to be lacking when it comes to these little seasonal illnesses so I make sure I am always prepared in advance.
For Tummy Troubles
- Chamomile tea: Chamomile tea can help ease the pain of an upset stomach. Keep a couple of packets in your kit to help reduce unpleasant cramping.
- Heating pad: Heating pads are an inexpensive and cheerful way to soothe and calm your stomach. They also give you that warm comfy feeling that will make curling up on the couch much more pleasant.
For Cold and Flu
- Tissues: This one is a no-brainer. There’s nothing worse than running out of tissues when your nose is leaking like a faucet. Keep your nose happy with a pack of your favourite soft tissues. Also keep your family happy by leaving the toilet rolls where they belong – in the bathroom.
- Soup packets: No one wants to cook when they are sick and drinking soup is a great way to make sure you’re getting the liquids you need to stay hydrated.
- hydraSense: Clear your nose fast with a hydraSense saline nasal spray for your nasal cold symptoms. Just spray, blow and you’re clear. hydraSense is medicine-free, so you can use alongside your other cough and cold medication.
- Redoxon: Redoxon is a great way to get your vitamin C dose year-round whether you are sick or not, but it is especially helpful when a cold throws off your usual diet. Just one tablet gives you 10 oranges worth of vitamin C**! Redoxon also gives your water a fun fizz and flavour in case you’re getting tired of gulping down plain water all day.
For Headaches:
- Keep an over-the-counter pain reliever to help take the sting off your headache.
- Essential oils: While essential oils may not have any scientific claim to healing, a nice peppermint, lavender or rosemary oil can help you.
- Ice pack: An ice pack can help temporarily take the sting off a headache. Wrap the ice pack in a towel or cloth before applying for more comfort.
While many of us prepare for beating sick day symptoms, we often forget to make a plan for getting back on track once the symptoms subside. Here are a few things you can keep on hand to get you back into your regular routine.
Getting Back on Track:
- Aromatherapy diffuser: Nothing can truly rejuvenate your system like a full night’s rest. This may sound simple, but sleep plays such an important role in your overall health. By reducing stress, improving mood and increasing energy. Try setting a diffuser 30 minutes before you go to bed. So you can be fully relaxed for a long, peaceful sleep.
- One A Day multivitamins: When you are sick you may feel like you’ve been unable to eat much of anything, which means you may not be getting the important nutrients your body needs. One A Day Gummies Plus Immunity Support contain zinc and vitamin C to help maintain immune health in a great-tasting gummy.
- Motivational playlist: A great playlist will lift your spirits and get you motivated to start moving again. Try popping your headphones in and boost your energy levels with a solid workout. Whether it be yoga, hitting the gym or going for a jog, a good tune will put you in the proper mindset for a great sweat, so you feel as good as new!
And there you have it, almost everything you need to make sure you’re prepared to fight the good fight, or at least make your sick day more bearable. Remember, if your symptoms are severe or you find they are getting worse instead of better, talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you.
Do you keep a sick day kit at home? Let me know your must-have items!
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label.
Lynda Cook says
December 1, 2018 at 11:23 amA sick kit is a great idea, and everything is kept together in one place, no need searching for this or that and then realizing your out of something, I love this!
valerie caldicott says
December 1, 2018 at 11:28 amI like Zinc tables, stop cold from progressing, Vitamin C and Vicks rub.
Janet Meisner says
December 1, 2018 at 6:56 pmI like a hot soup, water and plenty of rest.
jan says
December 1, 2018 at 8:12 pmRight off the bat, I must say that I love that mug.
BARBARA says
December 1, 2018 at 9:25 pmAlways have a kit on hand. Never know, like to be prepared.
Silvia D says
December 3, 2018 at 5:47 ami have a few things on hand but most of the time it seems that when the colds/flu’s hit i have to run out and buy what is needed! I do love making a hot chicken soup with lots of garlic when a cold hits! Great article,very helpful and a good reminder!
kathy downey says
December 4, 2018 at 3:36 pmThanks I’m going to try some Chamomile tea right now I have an awful belly all day !
Chelle Ostlund says
December 11, 2018 at 3:49 amHelpful tips for sure!
nicky says
December 12, 2018 at 2:54 pmThese are good ideas that will definitely come in handy this winter!
Mary Ann Dudragne says
December 12, 2018 at 3:22 pmI like to keep ginger tablets on hand if anyone gets tummy troubles.
I also keep fresh ginger in the fridge (or freezer) for myself (I prefer the real thing…. also like to chew a piece if I have a sore throat.) Whenever my husband or I are sick (and back when the kids were around and they got sick), I would make a batch of homemade chicken and root vegetable soup served up with noodles. I believe the hot, steamy liquid and the vitamins in the vegetables are good for you any time, and makes you feel better when you are sick.
Shirley OFlynn says
December 12, 2018 at 3:48 pmHelpful tips! I usually have hot chicken soup and vitamin C.
Janet M says
December 13, 2018 at 10:23 amI do have a sick kit and need to replenish it periodically. Getting back on track is the real challenge.
daniel Martin says
December 13, 2018 at 2:00 pmyes always just in case
Tomara says
December 13, 2018 at 8:07 pmI’m definitely going to have to do this! Great idea!
Jenifer V says
December 14, 2018 at 1:32 amI don’t keep a sick day kit but I do take my vitamin C pretty often. I work in the healthcare industry and so I always have to prepared by keeping my immune system up!
Brandon Sparks says
December 16, 2018 at 2:58 pmGreat idea. This is something that I really need to do..
Kris M. says
December 18, 2018 at 5:57 pmNever thought of a sick kit…typically as long as I have ibuprofen I’m good.
Piroska says
December 22, 2018 at 3:39 pmGreat ideas for a sick kit! Usually, we wait until the tragedy strikes–and then rush around trying to find things, finding out we ran out of Vicks, then have to go all the way to town to Shoppers and buy supplies.
LILLIAN BROWN says
December 25, 2018 at 9:22 pmWe do keep things on hand for sick days. We take vitamin c all winter.
Kristy says
December 27, 2018 at 12:54 pmI need to do this. I woke up with a sore throat this morning and I have nothing on hand to help soothe it. 🙁
Carole D says
December 31, 2018 at 1:24 amI don’t have a sick kit. I just eat lots of citrus fruits when sick and chicken noodle soups. I also drink plenty of fluid.
Tammi L. says
December 31, 2018 at 7:08 amMy youngest daughter loves Lipton Chicken Noodle soup! She won’t eat canned or homemade… only the envelopes! She wants it every time she feels under the weather. LOL
J says
December 31, 2018 at 9:36 amColdFX
DebP says
December 31, 2018 at 1:00 pmI find a hot toddy really works wonders. My son used to say it was the only good thing about being sick.
Olivia Clow says
December 31, 2018 at 1:36 pmWow awesome every thing is in one place. No hunting around for it. Amazing
Kevin Linkie says
December 31, 2018 at 7:41 pmMy other half always prepares a Philippine Chicken Noodle Soup when we are sick and I try to rest up as much as possible.
AD says
December 31, 2018 at 8:48 pmGood general tips! I find that trying to eat vegetables, fruits and eating natural foods helps especially during the Christmas Season when we overindulge and lower our immunity!
Kim Tanti says
December 31, 2018 at 8:59 pmI try to stay healthy with natural products but after radiation my immune system is not the same.
Sandi Tymchuk says
January 1, 2019 at 10:20 amI do keep some products for colds available as needed.
joanne darrell says
January 1, 2019 at 10:49 amI had the stomach flu for one day before Christmas.Thankfully it is over.
Geralyn says
January 1, 2019 at 11:09 amMy must-have item for colds is Kleenex with lotion!
Francine Dupont says
January 1, 2019 at 11:15 amI do keep things on hand for sick days
Cheryl Grandy says
January 1, 2019 at 1:53 pmThanks for lots of tips for getting healthy again. Having what you need on hand when these illnesses hit, is so he;lpful – no one wants to have to go shopping when they’re sick.
krista says
January 1, 2019 at 5:00 pmalways have a kit,ready along with lysol wipes and spray to try and reduce the risk of spreading germs
Irene W. says
January 1, 2019 at 6:11 pmLots of great tips.
I like hot soup when sick.
melissa H says
January 1, 2019 at 7:11 pmI try to keep on top of probiotics, fish oil and elderberry syrup during cold and flu season. I find if I take these 3 things with vit D3 all season I keep cold and flus away but this is a great idea to have in case a cold hits. I think I will make one up!
patty george says
January 2, 2019 at 8:20 amI always keep a nice box of Kleenex with lotion , just in case I get a cold… its the best comfort ,,,
Wanda B says
January 2, 2019 at 11:50 amI’ve never thought of putting together a Sick Day kit. I like the addition of soup packets and essential oils.
Amy C says
January 2, 2019 at 12:30 pmGreat post. I like to keep Tylenol, heating packs and lots of chicken noodle soup,
JUdy hunting says
January 2, 2019 at 1:12 pmThis time of year my whole family is always sick, due to coming down from the Christmas high
Amanda-Rose Grant says
January 2, 2019 at 2:02 pmEssential oils and Viatmin C are KEY!
Mandy B says
January 2, 2019 at 10:26 pmFor sure! Self time in the winter is important. My mom always made lemon and hot water with a little sugar always good!! Music and some new items off Amazon. Maybe a good book! Vitamins for sure.
Tara Gauthier says
January 3, 2019 at 3:16 amI always make sure to have some must have items on hand for sickness when it hits. I need to get back to regularly taking my vitamins though!
Robyn L says
January 3, 2019 at 3:33 pmI keep a headache sick day kit by my bedside in my bedside table. I have Vicks(rub on forehead and temples),Tylenol, a cold pack in the fridge and some Tiger Balm for my temples. Your other ideas are great and thanks for sharing.,