By FAITH SIMON
Staff Writer
It is currently 10:40 pm. I am laying on my bed, laptop resting on top of my lap, and writing to you all. I came home sick today from school and took a nap that will not allow me to sleep. So, considering I will also be missing tomorrow’s school day as well, I have decided to write about my personal tips to prevent sickness that I personally disregarded prior to my current state of poor health.
Tips: (not in order of importance)
- Always carry hand sanitizer with you, and use after contact with possibly infectious items/people. A good substitute would be to frequently wash your hands
- Remember to take your multivitamins, or at least gain all your necessary proteins from your meals
- Avoid being outside in the cold without sufficient clothing to protect you from the elements
- Do not put your feet into any form of natural water source if it is below 50 degrees fahrenheit outside
- Do not share drinks, food, or saliva with people who you know are sick because you “don’t care” if you get sick or not
- Drink warm tea with lemon and honey to soothe sore throat that could become worse if not cared for
- Avoid running around barefoot at odd hours of the night, or at any point when the outside temperature is considered cold
- Refrain from over-exerting your body. An example would be not getting enough sleep or water and continuing to function without correcting it
- Don’t ignore the fact you are beginning to get sick because you believe “it’ll just go away on its own”. It’s better to be safe rather than sorry
- If you feel sick, please tell someone. Don’t suffer in silence
And that is all for this guide to preventing sickness! Stay healthy, sanitary, and well-rested, Miners!