What are some ways to boost my immune system??
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Herb supplements such as Echinachea and Goldenseal work very well.  I'm not a health freak, but my friend's mom gave them to me and my cold cleared up really fast and it's good for preventing them too.\nAvailable at healthfood stores as well as drug stores.
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try medicine with zinc in it.....and drink alot of orange juice.....those two things help me get over colds really fast!!!!!!
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RSV is a viral infection.  If that's what you have, and it sounds like a good possibility.  Your best bet right now is sleep, drink plenty of OJ, and there are a few herbal methods believed to boost the immune system, although the FDA has not done any tests on these.  Try Echinacia (or however you spell it haha).  Hope you feel better soon!!\n-Duo\n\nOh, and as odd as it may sound, sex is a good immune system booster too.... it's been proven that couples who have sex at least three times a week get sick less often than ppl who don't.  Kissing is a good immune system booster as well.  I'm not sure why for any of these. haha
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Eat healthy and you should probably increase your intake of vitamin c a day, 500mg is pretty good, you can get that from supplement.\nDrink lots of water.\nSLEEP is really really important. It helps the body to fight the virus, rejuvenate you and helps build your immune system.\nIf the people around you have the cold, I try to be as careful as possible with stuff like dishes. Make sure you use hot water and bleach when cleaning. Lysol helps kill the bacteria around the house or too.\nHope this helps ya!!
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Take vitamin C pills....that will make your immune system go back to where it is suppose to.
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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous): This is one of my favorite immune-boosting tonics. It is the root of a plant in the pea family long used in China to prevent illness and strengthen sick people. You can get slices of dried astragalus root at Chinese groceries and some health-food stores. Simmer the slices in tea or soups (they’ll add a pleasant sweet taste). Or buy extracts of astragalus in liquid, capsule or tablet form. Follow the dosing directions on the package. This herb is nontoxic and can be used long-term to increase resistance. \n\nTake immune-boosting mushrooms to enhance your resistance: I recommend to easy-to-take mushroom products, Stamets 7 Mushroom Blend from Fungi Perfecti (www.fungi.com), a liquid extract of seven different species and Host Defense from New Chapter (www.new-chapter.com), a similar mixture in capsule form. Take the amounts suggested on the product labels.\n\nTo boost your immune system in general, I recommend garlic. Try to eat one clove of raw garlic a day (mashed or chopped fine and mixed with food).
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Pray, read (and study) my Bible, exercise, exfoliate, drink more water, eat better. (lol, we have a lot in common, huh??) :)
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Eating healthy and exercising is a great start and its good you have that already. Some people just have weak immune systems and find it hard to fight off colds. Try taking Echinacea at the start of the seasons, it will build your immune system but only take it for ten days straight, if you take it for too long it can start to weaken the immune system as your body gets used to it. There are a lot of natural remedies if you want further info, speak to your health professional :)\n\n\n I find having a bit of garlic at the start of winter keeps me cold free, it helps sinus and purifies your blood
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1)  Be certain that it is an infection (i.e., viral or bacterial) rather allergies, hay fever or asthma.  A doctor could help you with this.\n2)  Be certain that you don't have a chronic underlying disease that is leaving you with a run down immune system.  A doctor can help you with this.  While unlikely, but if you are doing #3 and #4 and dont work with very young kids this is a good thing to get checked out.\n3)  Be certain you are getting sufficient rest.  If you don't feel well rested, it is time to work on the sleep issue.  (This can mean anyhing from setting aside more time for sleep to going to a sleep study center).\n4) Eat a balanced diet and get some exercise.\n5) Minimize activities that expose you to illness. This means: a) washing your hands frequently with soap and warm water -- long enough to sing the happy birthday song twice; b) avoiding touching you eyes, nose and mouth; c) minimize activities that expose you to lots of sick people (impossible if you work in health care, day care or K12).
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There is no foolproof way to avoid it, but there's things you can do to help fend it off: wash your hands often, keep your hands out of your mouth and away from your face, get excercise, drink lots of water and tea,(adding fresh lemon juice to water and tea helps strengthen your immune system), take a good multivitamin, and eat plenty of fruits and veggies (raw), but avoid junk food. Also, a good detox system works wonders for strengthening your immune system (green tea, organic tomato juice, detox teas, colon or whole body cleanses)
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You "can"...\n\nEmotional stress starts to drag down the immune system and when that occurs,  you start becoming vulnerable to illnesses quite easily.  \n\nStart taking vitamins and mineral suppliments so that you wont be dragged down that much, and try to relieve the stress that is affecting you as much as possible...\n\nAlso, take time out for yourself, like a soothing hot bath and relax for an hour or so...  Its not only stress relaxing but good for the mind and body too...\n\nMeditation is a great relaxer also...\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
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Hi there, try these out.\n\nNatural Therapies\n\n\nAndrographis & Garlic are herbs which can help heal minor infections, you can mince the garlic and soak your fingers in it.\n\nBoosting your immunity with Echinacea during winter or when you are run-down is also a good idea; an antioxidant supplement containing vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium will also be beneficial for your immune system\n\nThe topical use of products containing Tea tree oil can help heal skin infections such as acne, bacterial and fungal infections.\n\nA warm bath containing Tea Tree Oil, minced Garlic and echinacea will help as well.\n\nHope this has helped.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
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REST, fluids, vicks, a vaporizor w/ vicks in it, fluids, rest and did I mention fluids?  \n\nAnother thing I love using when I get sick is garlic.  I take a garlic clove and slice it into pill size slivers and swallow like a pill.  That backed up w/ Vitamin C and zinc and you should be back on your feet in no time.  The garlic kills the virus and the vitamin c and zinc boost your immunities.
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you can buy "echinacea" from the store and put it in his food, it will enhance his immune system, it helps, but you only need very small doses, and it is natural
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1. Vitamin C Works Wonders \nVitamin C works in the body as a scavenger picking up all sorts of trash — including virus trash. It can shorten the length of a cold from seven days to maybe two or three days. Vitamin C may also cut back on coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms. In a study conducted at the University of Wisconsin, cold sufferers taking 500 milligrams of vitamin C four times a day suffered only half as many symptoms as those not taking the vitamin. Short-term use of such high doses shouldn't cause any side effects. But you should get your doctor's okay before starting any kind of supplement programme. Better yet, simply get your additional vitamin C by drinking it —orange, grapefruit, and cranberry juices are rich sources of vitamin C. \n2. The Power Of Zinc \nSucking on zinc lozenges can cut colds short, to an average of four days. Zinc can also dramatically reduce symptoms such as a dry irritated throat. It doesn't work for everyone, but when it works, it works. The down side is that zinc has an unpleasant taste. There are, however lozenges on the market that contain honey and/or citrus that are a lot easier to swallow. But do not take more than the amount recommended by your doctor. Zinc can be toxic in large doses. \n3. Bundle Up \nKeep bundled up against the cold. This keeps your immune system cosily focused on fighting your cold infection instead of displacing energy to protect you from the cold. \n4. Walk Your Cold Away \nMild exercise improves your circulation, helping your immune system circulate infection-fighting antibodies. Jump on a gentle rebounder indoors for 15 minutes or take a brisk half-hour walk. But refrain from strenuous exercise, which could wear you out. \n5. Feed A Cold \nThe very fact that you have a cold in the first place may point to your eating "too congesting a diet" that puts a strain on your body's metabolism. Counteract it by eating fewer fatty foods, meat and milk products, and more fresh fruit and vegetables. \n6. Chicken Soup For Your Cold \nA long-time folk remedy is now a proven fact; a cup of hot chicken soup can help unclog your nasal passages. Researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Centre in Miami Beach found that hot chicken soup, either because of its aroma or its taste, "appears to possess an additional substance for increasing the flow of nasal mucus." These secretions-what comes out when you blow your nose or sneeze- serve a first line of defence in removing germs from your system, the researchers say. \n7. Drown The Pests \nDrink six to eight glasses of water, juice, tea, and other mostly clear liquids daily. This will replace important fluids lost during a cold and help flush out impurities that may be preying on your system. \n8. Kick The Butt \nSmoking aggravates a throat that may already feel irritated from a cold. It also interferes with the infection-fighting activity of cilia, the microscopic "fingers" that sweep bacteria out of your lungs and throat. So if you can't kick the habit for good, at least do it while you've got a cold! \n9. Saline Relief \nRelieve an irritated throat by gargling morning, noon, and night-or whenever it hurts most. Fill a glass with warm water and mix in 1 teaspoon of salt. Take small sips and let it roll around as low in your throat as possible. \n10. Get Yourself In Some Hot Water \nTaking a steamy shower can help clear congestion. Or heat a teakettle or pot of water to boiling on your stove, turn off the flame, drape a towel in a tent over your head and the kettle, and inhale the steam until it subsides. This also relieves your cough by moistening your dry throat. \n11. Grease Your Way \nRelieve a raw nose by applying a lubricating layer of petroleum jelly around and slightly inside your nostrils with a cotton swab. \n12. Midnight Medicines \nNumerous medications for colds are available without a prescription. Some treat specific symptoms. Others contain a combination of drugs
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plenty of water and sleep. They will boost your immune system. Try to eliminate stess by making "me time".
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Seems as if you're immune system needs a little lift. try Airborne, its a tablet you submerge into liquid and drink. It contains vitamins and minerals to help your body fight off colds. You can try buying vitamins, or go see a doctor.