People Who Rarely Get Sick Are Sharing Their Secrets To Staying Healthy
Let's face it, no one likes getting sick. From the endless tissues for a stuffy nose to the awful feeling while coughing up a storm, being ill can sometimes be unavoidable, especially during flu season.
Reddit user Rqpidily asked, "People who rarely get sick, what are your secrets?" Here are some of their most insightful tips that were shared:
1."There was a period when I despised my days during a horrible internship and in those three weeks, I had fallen ill several times. Stress can really f—k up your immune system."
2."Stay away from kids."
"I'm gonna guess no children is a big part of it. Kids are walking germs."
3."Don't touch your face, rub your eyes, etc. unless your hands are freshly washed."
4."This may be common and not a secret anymore but drinking lots of water daily helps, as well as a proper diet. Avoid eating unhealthy foods, especially chips and fast food."
5."Not being a germaphobe. Germs are good."
6."Ever since I started going to bed early and getting nine hours of sleep, I stopped getting sick so often."
7."I keep my distance from coughing when I am out in public. No crowded indoor events. If a room is stuffy, I just leave."
8."Teacher here: I used to use all of my sick and personal days on being sick each year. It was exhausting. It didn't matter how much I washed my hands, what grade level I taught, etc. I started wearing a mask during COVID mandates and it was the first year in my career I didn't get sick. I wear a mask in my classroom every day, and it's been four years since I've gotten sick from students. My quality of life has improved substantially now that I don't have to spend weeks with a lingering cold every school year."
9."Adequate hand washing."
10."If you need to make sure you have a good night's sleep, abstain from alcohol completely that day. A hard workout early in the day always helps me sleep better that night. A hard workout in the afternoon/evening will sometimes affect my ability to get to sleep."
11."Add 500mg of vitamin C twice a day. I started this years ago and I rarely get sick."
12."I wear masks now every time I fly. I've yet to come down with anything after wearing a mask while flying. No colds, sniffles, sore throats, COVID, etc. I've only gone maskless on a plane once since 2020, and that was the one time I caught COVID. I know filtered air helps, but let's be real here. Flying these days is basically like riding inside a packed can of sardines, and very few people will cancel their flight if they aren't feeling well. Frankly, I don't see a reason why you shouldn't wear a mask while flying or on public transportation."
13."Eating relatively healthy most of the time! I had a run of a few years without getting ill. I let my sleep and diet slip a bit and was ill on and off for months."
14."Cut caffeine, increase exercise, and limit blue light in the last hour before bed. Try an earlier bedtime instead of sleeping longer (if possible)."
15."Drink lots of water, get enough sleep, and do some exercise."
16."My coworker complained to a doctor one day about how her kids were always sick. The doctor said, 'You need to throw your kids into the dirt.' It helps test and build your immune system. People who often get mild illnesses as kids miss fewer work days as adults."
17."If you get sick, take a nap if you can! Sleep will kill the sickness in my experience."
18."I used to think I had a decent immune system. It turns out I just avoided people who would sneeze in my face."
19.And lastly, "If you are tired, sleep. Don't burn the candle at both ends. Like the saying in Bladerunner: 'The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy...'"
What's your best tip to avoid getting sick? Share your secret(s) in the comments!
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
