Take this advice from a wellness pro for pulling together the ultimate recovery room.
It’ll be so comfy you won’t even want to leave.
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Theres no sugarcoating it: Being sick can be miserable.
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In addition, Gold encourages people to shift their mindset about their downtime.
Think of it that way, not as a punishment because you’re germy.
She recommends organic cotton bedding and organic cotton throws, both when youre ill and year-round.
Darken the Room
You’ll likely need to sleep during the day, soroom-darkening curtainsorblindsare key.
That might mean aportable space heateror a fan.
A humidifier may help soothe a stuffy nose and a dry throat.
Keepsafety in mind when using a heateror a humidifier.
Always plug it directly into the wall rather than an extension cord or power strip.
Be sure toclean and disinfect the humidifierregularly.
Gold also recommends running anair purifierin the sick persons room.
This is especially true in rooms with wall-to-wall carpeting or heavy window treatments that trap dust.
Besides family photos and a bedside flower bouquet, here are more ways to get the feel-good vibes going.
Bring in Plants
Humans are naturally wired to enjoy and appreciate nature, a phenomenon calledbiophilia.
Bring in a small wastebasket for tissues and medication wrappers.
Clear away used dishes promptly, or at least set them out of eyesight.
Keep books and magazines contained in a basket.
Its important to address mental clutter, too.
Random thoughts and worries can make it difficult to rest.
So either keep everybody else out of there or commit todisinfecting high-touch surfaces regularly.
Installing motion-activated light switches andtouchless faucetscan cut down on the spread of germs in high-traffic spots like the bathroom.
Home improvement stores sell hands-free door openers.
For others, you hook your wrist into the open-top handle and pull.
These are all relatively small, easy investments that can help reduce the transfer of germs around the house.
