The 3 R’s of Rapid Recovery from Illness

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Family Heal Faster

When your child—or your whole family—comes down with an illness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure how to help them recover quickly. The truth is, the body has an incredible ability to heal, but it needs the right conditions to do so.

At His Work My Hands Chiropractic, we teach parents the 3 R’s of Rapid Recovery: Rest, Replenish, and Recharge. These simple but powerful steps can help your family bounce back faster, stronger, and healthier than before.

1. Rest – The First and Most Important Step

Most of us underestimate just how critical rest is for recovery.

When life gets busy—between school, work, sports, and constant screen time—our nervous systems and immune defenses get depleted. Illness often happens not just because we’re exposed to germs, but because our body is already run down and unable to defend itself properly.

💡 Parent Tip: Rest isn’t just about extra sleep—it’s about slowing down completely.

How to Help Your Child Truly Rest:

• Encourage extra naps and early bedtimes.

• Avoid screens (TV, YouTube, video games) that stimulate the brain instead of calming it.

• Create a calm environment—dim lights, soft music, and quiet time.

• If you’re sick too, avoid work emails and phone notifications.

Why It Matters: Deep, uninterrupted rest allows your child’s immune and nervous systems to reset and fight off illness more efficiently.

2. Replenish – Fuel the Body to Heal

Illness often happens after periods of poor nutrition or dehydration. When your child is sick, their body needs clean, nutrient-dense fuel to recover.

💡 Parent Tip: Even if your child isn’t hungry at first, hydration and light nutrition are essential.

What to Focus On:

• Water with electrolytes to prevent dehydration.

• Mineral-rich foods like bone broth and soups.

• Fruits and vegetables packed with immune-boosting vitamins.

• Protein to rebuild strength.

• Superfood smoothies for picky eaters who don’t feel like eating solid food.

Once your child’s appetite returns, it’s a sign their body is ready to rebuild and restore.

3. Recharge – Support the Nervous and Immune Systems

The immune system and nervous system work hand in hand. If one is stressed, the other struggles to function properly. That’s why recharging both is the final step for faster recovery.

How to Recharge Naturally:

• Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care: At His Work My Hands Chiropractic, we recommend adjustments during and after illness. Gentle adjustments help restore nervous system balance, which improves immune function.

• Immune-boosting supplements: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, zinc, and probiotics.

• Natural remedies: Bone broth, elderberry syrup, raw local honey, and homeopathic supports.

• Plenty of rest and hydration to allow the body to keep repairing.

💡 Pro Tip: We often see that children bounce back faster when their nervous systems are supported with chiropractic adjustments, especially during seasonal illnesses.

Putting It All Together

Getting sick is a normal part of life, but with the 3 R’s of Rapid Recovery—Rest, Replenish, and Recharge—you can help your child recover faster and build a stronger immune system for the future.

At His Work My Hands Chiropractic, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. From gentle adjustments to personalized immune support strategies, we help families feel confident, calm, and equipped when illness strikes.

📞 Call His Work My Hands Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment and learn how to keep your child’s nervous system and immune system strong.

🌎 Not local? Visit the PX Docs directory to find a neurologically-focused chiropractor near you.

✅ Rest ✅ Replenish ✅ Recharge ✅ Recover faster—naturally