5 Body Hacks for When You’re Sick

No matter how healthy you are, you likely end up feeling sick at least a few times a year. And we have many pharmaceutical options these days to help us feel better. But some non-pharmaceutical remedies are supported by science, including some that have been around for thousands of years.

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P6 Acupressure
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Ice Massage
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Alcohol
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Massage
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