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As I’m writing this article, I’m trying to beat the flu I caught yesterday. As any other thing in life, the best I can do is try to improve my situation and get my health back. Here I’ll share some of my tips on how to do that.

• Get a day off. Going to work sick will only make it worse. Take a break, have some sleep or just relax on your bed. If you can, go to a doctor and get yourself examined. They usually know the best medication to heal fast.
• Use your free time wisely. Relaxing on your bed all day may make you feel depressed. Recovering your health means really wanting it back. Try to do some simple tasks like cleaning and organizing your desk, cooking something etc. It will help you feel healthy again.
• Eat some chicken soup. It always relaxes my neck and puts me in a nice homely mood. But any soup that’s not too spicy will do.
• Drink lemon juice. Half a lemon squeezed in a glass of water, sweetened with some honey or sugar cleans your throat and refreshes your body with all those healthy vitamins. Feeling fresh and energetic is a major part of feeling healthy.
• Drink lots of water. When we have a high temperature there is more water lost as sweat, which must be replaced by drinking more. Don’t become dehydrated.
• Let your body heal itself. Temperature between 37ºC (98.6ºF) and 38.5ºC (101ºF) is a natural reaction of your body to the infection. Treating this kind of temperature means healing slower. Of course, I take medicine to reduce it when I feel uncomfortable. You should always contact your doctor first.
• Stay cool. Drink cool and not cold water. Have moderate showers – neither hot or warm. Keep your room ventilated.

Today, I’m doing all of those things and I hope to get better as soon as possible. I would be very grateful if you share some advice too.