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1 Call in Sick to Work When . . .
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2 Speak Up: How Do You Handle Sick Loved Ones?
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3 Make Your Own Eucalyptus Steam Room (and Cure a Cough)
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4 Catch Fewer Colds
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5 Olive Garden is Making Us Sick Too!
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6 Emergen-C
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7 Change Your Toothbrush Sicko
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8 BJ's Recalls Mushrooms: More E. Coli?
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9 Did You Get Sick Over the Holidays?
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10 5 Things: Avoid Getting Sick at the Gym
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11 The Germiest Places at Home
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12 Zinc Works at Shortening Colds, Study Says
Taking zinc can shorten the life of the common cold, says a review of numerous medical studies. And while chicken soup might soothe the soul, zinc can make symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat feel less harsh and also shorten the length of a cold by a few days. The only catch is that it must be taken at the very first signs of a cold to work. Fifteen studies looking at the effects of zinc Read more
Whenever I have a bad cough — take the last EIGHT days for instance — I'll take a hot shower for some temporary relief. The warmth of the heat coupled with the steam helps moisturize my dry and irritated throat and helps loosen the phlegm in my chest. Because the cold I have this week is especially brutal, my friends have been offering me all sorts of remedies, like these Aura Cacia Read more
Last week I was miserable with a cold — runny nose, zero energy, aches and pains, and horrible congestion. Basically, I was a wreck. Given that the mister was sick the week prior, it's pretty likely he was the giver of my nasty present. When my loved ones are sick, I usually do my best to take care of them. My mama bear instincts come out, and I totally forget that I'm putting myself in the Read more
I know that I've been a little obsessed about germs lately, but it's flu season and I'm trying to get through this one unharmed. I'm washing my hands constantly, not touching my face — I'm even making my own hand sanitizer. The Hygiene Council just released this year's findings of its annual home hygiene study, and the results have me motivated to do some serious Fall cleaning. Here are some of Read more
Do moms ever have downtime — even when they are sick? That's what a pregnant colleague wondered when her son recently came down with an ear infection and a nasty case of pink eye. She rented him movies, set up art projects, and occupied her tot to keep him happy. At the same time, she was diligent about keeping her hands washed, the toys sanitized, and the pillowcases clean. After a night of Read more
What's worse than a sick baby? Two sick babies. Last week my daughter fell ill with a fever, cough, and a snotty nose. Impossible to quarantine her, I did my best to limit her contact with her six-month-old brother. After two full days of separation and endless hand washing, it became obvious that my plan failed. Not typically a snuggler, my daughter craves being held when she's down and out. Read more
Spring is here, but with the temperature change brings illness. I know too many people sick with a cold, the flu, or stomach bug right now, so here are some ways to prevent spreading your sick germs to your loved one. Don't touch your significant other or their personal stuff. That means no kissing, no hugging, no holding hands, and no using their phone, remote control, water bottle, lip balm, Read more
When I feel a cold coming on, I want nothing more than to complain about my discomfort and lie on the couch watching romantic comedies. Let's face it though, we can't always call in sick for a little case of the sniffles. We also don't want to downplay our symptoms and go to work when a contagious virus is pulsing through our bodies. So call in sick: When you are noticing beginning combinations Read more
With Winter comes cold and flu season — blah! Though some of you like to be alone when you're sick, many of you like to be taken care of, cuddled, and kept company. When you're in a relationship though (especially when you're living together), it's your significant other that adopts the role your mom used to play — bringing you chicken soup and making sure you have everything you need — Read more
Kids are notorious for bluffing an illness to get out of school, but moms have a few tricks up their sleeves for knowing when our tots should stay home from school. For those times when it's too close to call, having a few guidelines for sick days will keep your tot in check. When I was a kid, most of my friend's moms had a rule: If they stayed home from school due to illness, there was no Read more
