Ever notice that when you overwork your body, you always end up sick?

Our lives are constantly moving between going to work and school, and trying to keep an active social life.  Having a busy schedule can lead to stress, and without winding down, your body will show for it.  You may end up with a cough, runny or stuffy nose, a fever, and you may feel fatigued.  This is your body letting you know that you’re overworking yourself and it’s time to rest.

While your life may be overwhelmed due to your workload, you may feel like there’s no real time for you to be sick.  Instead of taking a sick day, you continue with your daily routine despite feeling too tired to work.  Pressing on can cause you to become even more sick, and weakens your immune system.  Medicine and fluids can help make you feel better when you do get sick, but what your body really need is bedrest.

Ignoring your body’s need for sleep can be the root cause of your sickness.  When your body doesn’t get enough sleep, your immune system seems to suffer.  Studies have shown that those who get less than 6 hours of sleep are more likely to get sick than those who get a full night’s rest.

Proper rest can boost your immune system to get you feeling better sooner.  Sleep helps your body better fight infections that cause you to get sick, along with staying hydrated and taking medicine that helps with Common Cold symptoms.

Sleeping allows your body and mind to rest by providing your body with energy to be more productive and boosts your mood that helps you feel refreshed manages stress.

The next time you can sick with a cold, don’t ignore your body.  Allow your body to recover by getting the proper rest.