What do you do when you start to feel that cold coming on? Even if you didn't catch the Freshmen Plague within the first two months, as the weather cools down there is always some reason or another than illness breeds on college campuses. I'm writing this from my bed right now, as I manage an oncoming sore throat, cough, and potential fever, and so I'm here to share some ways to stay healthy and keep the sickness out, or at least fight it if you're already feeling under the weather.
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1 // Really utilize your Vitamin C
Whether it be orange juice, Emergen-C tablets, or something else, your body needs to get the right amount of Vitamin C to fight illness. If you feel a cold coming on, or all your friends are starting to get sick, make sure you protect your body by stocking up on Vitamin C which will attack germs and boost your immune system.
2 // Stop sharing and sanitize
I'm just as guilty as every other college student for sharing snacks, taking a sip of my friends beverage, or constantly being around people who are feeling under the weather. While not always intentional, it's important to give ourselves some distance when we're not feeling well, and to make sure that we're keeping things sanitary as to not spread the germs around.
3 // Sweat it out!
As we all know, toxins can be sweat out through your body. Most of the time, I like to sweat out my toxins by exercising, but when I'm feeling ill, exercise often makes me lightheaded or can leave me feeling worse. In this case, sweat out those nasty germs by bundling up under lots of layers and blankets when you go to bed at night. You'll feel super gross when you wake up, but a nice relaxing shower in the morning will leave you feeling much better than you were the night before.
4 // Hydrate your body
Water is so important and we often forget about it! Always be hydrating your body by carrying a water bottle with you. I am much more likely to drink water if I have a water bottle in hand, and this will help keep you healthy. While water has a plethora of benefits, it can also help flush your system and keep you germ and illness free!
5 // Maintain a balanced diet
Similarly to water, we frequently forget about all the fruits and veggies we should be eating while on a college dining plan. Make time to swap your normal pasta or taco bowl for salad every once in a while, to maintain healthy levels of all those important vitamins and minerals!!
6 // Get lots of sleep
On a college timetable, sleep is often the one thing we go without so that everything else can get done. However, this is harmful to our bodies and can cause you to spiral further and further into the feeling-sick abyss. Make sure to get lots of sleep and formulate a schedule, that way you're not always up until 2 AM working on projects. Try your best to get to bed by or before midnight every day.
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