It?s seven days until ?The Big Day?? and you can feel a tickle at the back of your throat. Rather than panic about being ill during your wedding, there are a few practical steps you can take. By preparing yourself on each day before the wedding, you are more likely to recover in time. Colds tend to last only a few days, and so by noticing how you are and listening to your body, you can ensure that you are ready for the excitement of the week without getting overwhelmed by illness.
Day 1
You noticed the tickle, so start up a supplement: Vitamin C, Zinc, or whatever has helped you in the past. It might be a big bowl of vegetable soup, and definitely aim away from alcohol and those beloved junk foods. Healthy foods and a good vitamin will give your body what it needs. More than anything else, begin drinking lots of water and herbal tea, which is both soothing and good for helping you to wash sickness out of your system. Day 2
Still around" Figure out how to add a nap to your day or an extra hour of sleep. It may mean delegating a task or two to a friend or family member, but you will not regret letting someone else go meet with the florist if it means that you can sleep the cold away. Often, the amount of sleep you get directly impacts how quickly you get over a cold. It can be hard to take time off work (especially if you already have a honeymoon booked for some days), but look into your options for shifting your hours a little for more sleep, taking a nap during lunch,...