Actual advise- Sick Days

Soar throat--->

Eat cold, soft things (popsicles, yogurts, etc)

Hot tea with lemon

Hot soups

Gargle warm salt water

Cold drinks (gatoride, ginger ale, etc)

Stomach Ache--->

Non-caffeinated soda (ginger ale, 7 up, sprite, etc)

Eat gentle foods like bananas, applesauce, rice or toast.

Reduce your intake of coffee, tea and alcohol.

Headache--->

Rest in a quiet, dark room.

Cold compresses on head or neck.

Make sure to stay hydrated by drinking water.

Try not to chew much ( Can add extra pressure)

Vomiting--->

Eat or drink stuffs with ginger.

Rest in a sitting position or a propped laying position.

Lemons are good remedy for vomiting.

Drink Clear drinks like coca cola, ginger ale and 7-up.

Fever--->

Drink lots of water.

Dress in light clothing.

Apply cold compress to forehead and neck.

Stuffy nose--->

Lots of water

Hot shower helps

Relaxing with warm compress

Use a humidifier or cool mist vaporizer.

When laying elevate your head to increase the drainage and reduce congestion.

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