4 things you're doing to make your cold worse

No one likes being sick. A lot of us have habits that might be getting in the way and slowing our recovery.  Here are a few things to avoid so that you can get back to normal even faster!

• Not resting
  • Rest is a crucial aspect of making sure your immune system is ready to fight off the infection.
• Having sugary foods and drinks.
  • If the infection is bacterial, you are fuelling its growth. 
• Taking cough medicine
  • This may suppress your cough but its not great to do so. If you are suppressing the cough, you aren't eliminating the mucus out of your lungs that your body wants out. The only time I suggest using a cough medicine is when your cough is so bad that it affects your sleep. 
• Not drinking enough fluids
  • Hydration is key for all biochemical processes. It helps keeps fluids thin so that you're less likely to have thick mucus and congestion.