Sleep is when your body does most of the work of repelling infections and healing damage, and not getting enough of it can make you feel worse. If you’re even starting to feel sick, go to bed earlier and try to sleep whenever you feel tired rather than muddling on through. There is no “magic number” of hours of enough sleep that will make you better, but usually, your body knows what it needs. Taking naps when you can and drinking soothing teas can help you get enough sleep.
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Key Takeaways:
- One of the best things that you can do when you are sick is to get enough rest.
- While you have enough sleep, your body is able to recover and get rid of the things plaguing you.
- By getting more rest, you are simply saving more energy and applying it to healing.
“When we sleep, the body can begin healing and restoring itself, which means building your immune system to fight off any infection or illness.”
Read more: https://www.belmarrahealth.com/much-sleep-need-get-cold/
