to sick or not to sick

The debate continues.....to practice yoga when you are feeling sick, or to just rest

Yoga and exercise are considered an unwritten prescription to health and well being. Physical training requires a healthy body, we all know this, but from time to time, our bodies break down, we get. . . .ahem, sick. Recovery from sickness requires physical and mental recuperation skills. It is said that a gentle yoga or a vigorous walk might alleviate mild illness such as a runny nose, colds and coughs but overheating the already overheated body overworks the immune system and slows the recovery. On the other hand, Yoga not only stretches and strengthens your muscles, but it invigorates your immune system and internal organs, helping to keep sickness at bay and aids in speeding the healing process. Yoga also provides stress relief, which is vital for wellness generally. So really, how do you know? Who knows!!

Feel it out for yourself, ultimately you know your body best, and if its saying REST, I say listen to that! And in the meantime, take many Vitamin Cs – The best variety to use is Ester-C or some other buffered form. I usually take 1000 mg every 3 hours. Oil of oregano, I LOVE this brand drop directly down your throat, or dilute in water, either way its gonna sting, but do it, it helps! And drink my miracle tea!!!! (recipe below!)

Here's a recipe i use when im feelin sicky:

Miracle Tea:

• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup diced fresh ginger
• 2 sliced lemons
  
• Cayenne pepper
• honey
  

Boil all together and sweeten with honey to your liking, drink as much as possible, it flushes out the system!!!!