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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.
Colds 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 favorite 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 it 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 throw off your usual diet. Just one tablet gives you 10 oranges worth of vitamin C**! Redoxon also gives your water a fun fizz and flavor 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. This 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 boosting 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. 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.
A 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!
I like Zinc tables, stop cold from progressing, Vitamin C and Vicks rub.
I like a hot soup, water and plenty of rest.
Right off the bat, I must say that I love that mug.
Always have a kit on hand. Never know, like to be prepared.
i 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!
Thanks I’m going to try some Chamomile tea right now I have an awful belly all day !
Helpful tips for sure!
These are good ideas that will definitely come in handy this winter!
I 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.
Helpful tips! I usually have hot chicken soup and vitamin C.
I do have a sick kit and need to replenish it periodically. Getting back on track is the real challenge.
yes always just in case
I’m definitely going to have to do this! Great idea!
I 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!
Great idea. This is something that I really need to do..
Never thought of a sick kit…typically as long as I have ibuprofen I’m good.
Great 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.
We do keep things on hand for sick days. We take vitamin c all winter.
I need to do this. I woke up with a sore throat this morning and I have nothing on hand to help soothe it. 🙁
I 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.
My 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
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I find a hot toddy really works wonders. My son used to say it was the only good thing about being sick.
Wow awesome every thing is in one place. No hunting around for it. Amazing
My other half always prepares a Philippine Chicken Noodle Soup when we are sick and I try to rest up as much as possible.
Good 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!
I try to stay healthy with natural products but after radiation my immune system is not the same.
I do keep some products for colds available as needed.
I had the stomach flu for one day before Christmas.Thankfully it is over.
My must-have item for colds is Kleenex with lotion!
I do keep things on hand for sick days
Thanks 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.
always have a kit,ready along with lysol wipes and spray to try and reduce the risk of spreading germs
Lots of great tips.
I like hot soup when sick.
I 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!
I always keep a nice box of Kleenex with lotion , just in case I get a cold… its the best comfort ,,,
I’ve never thought of putting together a Sick Day kit. I like the addition of soup packets and essential oils.
Great post. I like to keep Tylenol, heating packs and lots of chicken noodle soup,
This time of year my whole family is always sick, due to coming down from the Christmas high
Essential oils and Viatmin C are KEY!
For 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.
I 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!
I 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.,