I get sick all the time, what can I do to prevent from getting so sick?
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Wash your hands a lot because that is the chief way cold virus is transmitted. (i.e. the rhinovirus, and picorna virus family of bad actors). What happems is you pick up the virus by touching another erson or item they have just touched and the virus is transferred. That is no problem if we wash our hands frequently. But the virus is transferred into our bodies whne we touch our mouths, eyes, nose etc. We do that many times a day. Start making a mental note every time you do that and keep an accounting of those moves. You will be amased. I was.\nAlso, being in good physical condition and having plenty of good sleep, and rest helps. So does taking vitamin with mineral tablets daily.get a physical check up you may (very unlikely), have an immunodeficiency problem.\nMake sure your children wash their hands thoroughly after having a bowel movement, or afte you change a diaper.\nHand washing is the main defensive measure.\nGood luck,\nDoc. Dan.
1114462
Your immune system  protects you from illness. If you were not exposed to disease and germs you would not get ill. Keep away from all other humans, and you would not pick up their germs.  Some exposure to germs is good, as it lets your immune system build up tolerance for some illnesses.\n\nSome people get sick easily, others don't, and it's all out of our control. What you can do is wash your hands with soapy water a number of times each day. Never pick your nose or rub your eyes unless you wash your hands first (germs enter through those orifices easily).  Don't breathe air someone has sneezed into or coughed into, who has a cold.  \n\nSome people get ill due to allergies and polluted air, or polluted water, or spoiled food.   Avoid those things, and that will help.
173708
i've spent years pushing myself to exercise when i'm sick and then i just end up feeling worse for longer. take it easy and don't feel too guilty- you'll get back to your routine soon enough. take advantage of the time you have to let your body rest.
296507
vitamin C, get some rest, and don't re-use drinking glasses, get a fresh cup or use disposables every time you get a drink. Washing your hands well also keeps you from re-infecting yourself or others.
365353
the good new is that winter is over. you may want to look into a different daycare or smaller one.  THere is something kids and adults can take that is supposed to prevent you from getting sick even when everyone else around you already is sick.  It is called Air Borne.  You just put it into a cup of water and let the tablet dissolve.  Then drink it.  Adults take one tablet and kids take half.  It tastes good too surprisingls.  And has worked great for my kids. and myslef.  You can get it just about anywhere.  I think it costs like 5 or 6 dollars at walmart.  Easily worth the money.
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I did for a long time because I had a huge list of problems for years. You can't ignore what's really wrong, but people start to look at you funny when you keep getting sick and they can't figure out why. Then I finally figured out the core source of my problems, and told everyone to kiss my arse and have been systematically getting better for the last year. If you have many symptoms, look for a bigger source. If you just worry too much about every little sickness, you still need to look for the core problem, but it might be in your head afterall.
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You don't. It has to run its course. It's a virus, so no medications will really work to "cure" it. Maybe they'll someday invent something to kill viruses, but for now, you have to put up with it and try not to get sick in the first place. (I hope you feel better soon!)
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There are many ways to avoid a cold and if you should get one zinc is a good supplement to help you get over it.  This year I found out that 6 drops of Tea Tree Oil in a small amount of water really helped me.  I have not been sick all year, even though everyone else was.  You drink the water and tea tree oil.  It smells awlful and taste bad too, but it really helps.  Important to know that you don't mix meds with herbs, oil or any holistic stuff, leave about an hour between the two.  \n\nAlso washing of the hands and using water nasal spray helps in prevention of spreading the virus.\n\nWintergreen, cinnamon, eucylipus and peppermint oils also help in reliving aches and pains due to colds.  Helps break up congestion.  \n\nA tablespoon of cider vinger daily also helps the body fight off many illnesses.  Very good for digestion.\n\nIf your digestive tract and bowels don't work properly you are open to many illnesses.  Acidospholis is excellent for keeping your digestive tract in order and keeps you healthy.
3984
PREVENTION!  take a zinc a day to keep the colds away...but if you already have it...Lots of sleep, soup, and puffs plus!
528612
You're probably getting sick because you're choosing to live in fear. fear causes stress, and when you're stressed, your body releases hormones that stop your immune system from working properly. STOP CHOOSING TO CONSTANTLY BE AFRAID YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS GOING TO DIE. there seriously is absolutely nothing you have any ligitamate reason to fear anything at all. Relax. trust in God. God does not give us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a strong mind.
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I think you should eat as much comfort food as possible when you're ill. For me it's Mac-and-Cheese, Cinnamon Toast and Cookies.  But you should eat whatever brings you comfort because when you're sick, eating enough to fight the flu/cold is often more important than what you eat.
118661
UMMMMM why do you want to get sick???? Go eat something rotten, that will do the trick, but good luck with that... Yuck!
257381
Drink ALOT of water probably around a gallon a day if your active in the weather, also drink it at room tempeture, in hot weather if you chug cold water the tempeture differance can be to much and it can make you get sick, like puking sick, Think of how much your sweating, you need to replace that by twice as much, to replace what your sweating and by still giving your body the water it needs on a daily basis with out sweating in the equation, If you dont like to drink water, your just going to have to get used to it, if your outside alot in the summer with high humidity and you dont drink water you have a good chance of getting heat stroke and thats NOT fun at all!!!
364890
Go out with other people. Its the only way. Other substitutes are good alcohol, great food, and a massage. But nothing gets you out of sick mode better than getting back on the dating wagon!
1145470
There is a time and a place for everything, but too much of anything can make you sick.  Your thoughts are perfectly natural as long as you don't let it consume you and your judgment.  Keep a clear and positive mind that will influence your actions the right way, that way maybe some of your thoughts will become a reality.  Remember belief creates reality.
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You have to have a pretty impressive immune system then again if you got sick odvicously you don't have one but you can try masking it for just enough time that no one will notice once you are healthy again what I am trying to say is more then likely you won't get rid of it Oh this will help drink liquids, and get lots of rest trust me!
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What else is going on in your life?  I find I get sick when I am under too much pressure and I need a rest - my body makes one for me.  If it lasts too long, I either really needed it, or the other obstacles are taking longer in my life for me to deal with.\n\nRemember, there is time enough for everything.  Peace is paramount!  Get lots of rest and make yourself happy - indulge in a novel, watch movies all day, eat your favorite chocolates while you play computer games all day long - do what you never have the time to relax and do.  \n\nIf after 2 or 3 days of that you are not feeling better, then you should see someone.  Besides, while most people get over a cold in 7 days, it actually takes 10 - 14 days to completely recover from it, in most cases.