Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Sick Suggestions  In the past few
weeks or so it has been my general observation that there are
lots of seasonally sick people out there. I know what your
fatigue, your pain and overall ickiness is like. Here are some
tips from one sickie to another.  Sleep is critical from
recovering from illness be it on-going or just seasonally sick.
If you find your sleeping patterns to be skewed, don't fret too
much. A good rule of thumb is to cut off all naps at 4:30. Go to
bed at or before 9 p.m. Rest throughout the day if your body
needs it but try to avoid resting to the point where you do not
sleep through the night. If you are having troubles sleeping,
read something really boring or just stare at the ceiling.
Eventually you will close your eyes out of boredom. Counting
sheep is too much work for me... or else I would suggest it.
Eating patterns can be interrupted when ill. I almost never feel
hungry. Actually, I have a feeding schedule I follow daily.
Generally I do not realize my bod