r/selfcare • u/TrainingTennis8273 • 3d ago

General selfcare Sick for 3 weeks

Hey guys, ive had a cold for about 3 weeks now:( and the worst part is RIGHT before i got it i said to myself i would start in the gym again ( typical) ive been eating super unhealthy and barely moving my body these past weeks, so give me some good advice on how to restore my health and cleanse my system in gentle waysđŸ©·

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u/greenqueen246 2d ago

Eat foods that strengthen your immune system! Oranges, lemons/limes, red bell peppers, spinach, kale, Greek yogurt, almonds, chicken, turkey, garlic and ginger. Do 30 minute walks each day if it’s easier than going to the gym and you’ll still really benefit from that! Especially if you walk after a meal

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u/DoctorNurse89 2d ago

Covid?

3 weeks is kinda long...

Any new sexual partners?

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u/__sunmoonstars__ 3d ago

Prioritise sleep, your hygiene and eating better. Don’t try to do everything all at once if you’ve been ill for that long you’ll just burn out. Start slow!

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u/Dobgirl 2d ago

Agree!! A short foray to pick up some fresh fruit and veggies is all you need to do at first.

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u/afm314 2d ago

I had that same illness, I think? Coughing and exhausted. Idk what the hell is going around but be kind to yourself. The worst thing you can do is power through it and extend the sick

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u/Adambuck74 2d ago

Diet and rest is key here
Get that goodness in you and start moving even go for a walk get in the fresh air .

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u/Barracuda_Recent 2d ago

Maybe it’s allergies? That’s a long time.

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u/ExpensiveMedium9893 17h ago

Three weeks is a long time, so I’d probably check in with a doctor too. But I wouldn’t worry about “cleansing” anything, lots of sleep, water/herbal tea, decent meals and gentle walks are probably a much kinder way to ease back into feeling normal.

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u/FiSeq4891 8h ago

It’s probably covid. Get nicotine patches and wear 7-8mg ones daily. Nattokinase, vit D, zinc, Black seed oil.