|
SYMPTOM |
ACTIVITY |
 |
Dry
mouth; sore throat, gums, or tongue |
Sip
ice-cold water or fruit juice, or chew gum. |
|
Headaches |
Take
a warm bath or shower. Try relaxation or meditation techniques. |
|
Trouble
sleeping |
Don't
drink coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine after 6:00 p.m. Again,
try relaxation or meditation techniques. |
|
Irregularity |
Add
roughage to your diet, such as raw fruit, vegetables, and
whole-grain cereals. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. |
|
Fatigue |
Take
a nap. Try not to push yourself during this time; don't expect
too much of your body until it's had a chance to begin to heal
itself over a couple of weeks. |
|
Hunger |
Drink
water or low-calorie liquids. Eat low-fat, low calorie snacks.
(See "Snack Calorie Chart".) |
|
Tenseness,
irritability |
Take
a walk, soak in a hot bath, try relaxation or meditation
techniques. |
|
Coughing |
Sip
warm herbal tea. Suck on cough drops or sugarless hard candy. |
