Here’s some smart practices to help keep you well and healing quickly during cold/flu season

Good Hand/Eye Hygiene - avoid touching your eyes when out and about, and when you’re sick.

Cough/Sneeze into Elbow - avoid coughing or sneezing into your hand to limit the spread of germs

Healing Foods - eat light when you’re sick so your body can prioritize getting well. One sunnah food is talbinah. Aisha (RA) said, “…I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, 'The Talbina soothes the heart of the patient and relieves him from some of his sadness.'“ (Sahih Bukhari)

Dhikr - maintain remembrances of Allah, including ruqya as a prescription for healing.

Frequent Rest - increased periods of rest are important for immune health as the body engages in active healing during our down time.

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