How do i properly boost my immunity system? No more cold or flu!?
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I recommend all natural NutriFeron.  It's a clinically proven blend of immune-strengthening plant extracts.  Taken daily, it strengthens immune response by boosting the body's natural interferon.  This was developed by Dr. Kojima who discovered interferon in 1954 and spent 40 years searching for a natural interferon booster.  The result was NutriFeron.\n\nContains a proprietary blend of natural plant extracts from pumpkin seeds, safflower flowers, plantago seeds, and Japanese honeysuckle flower buds which have been clinically proven to support and stimulate the natural immune response process at the cellular level.\n\nHope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions.
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Lots of Vitamin C - lemons in warm water with honey or just plain vitamin C pill\n\nYou can try Zicam it is supposed to shorten the cold\n\nhttp://www.zicam.com/\n\nIt worked for me
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vitamin C is an antioxidant, that is also involved in the immune system.  if you're maintaining enough vitamin C in your body, then taking more is just going to make your urine very expensive, and you will simply excrete it.  having enough vitamin C will aid in warding off illnesses, but will not guarantee it.  not having enough may incline you towards becoming sick easier as your body's immune system isn't at it's fullest.  although, while you are sick, your body may use up more vitamin C as it's fighting off the infection, so that increasing your intake to offset the increased utilization would be recommended.\n\ncolds and flus are caused by viruses however, and so there is no direct relation between not getting sick and vitamin C (again this is in your case where you probably are fine).  to defeat a virus, your body must mount the appropriate defense - this based on your previous exposures and your immune system (which for unknown reasons can vary greatly from person to person).  viruses and colds are also shared by contact with infective agents.  perhaps the reason you did not get sick, was because you were not in direct contact with your bosses (typing on the same keyboard, sharing common space) or perhaps your hygiene is better (washing your hands for 30 seconds with soap and warm water, not touching your eyes and mouth).  Finally, you could have been exposed, but your body either recognized the virus and was able to mount a quick immune response, or your immune system is simply better at fighting off infection.  Note that by the time you start showing actual symptoms, the virus has already established itself.  The symptoms are your body's response to get rid of the virus (fever, runny nose, sore throat, etc).
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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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The best way to fight a cold would be to drink some orange juice,or just get alot of vitamin c. It works for me. Hopes it works for you.
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colds are caused by viruses, so the only way to get better is to rest.  try to stay home, get lots of sleep, drink lots of fluids like orange juice (the vitamin C will help with your immune system, as your body is healing, it will use more vitamin C than normal, so replenishing is important).  There's also some possible links with zinc, but I never bother.  Nor with any herbal remedies.  chicken soup has been shown to help, although most just suspect that it's the increased intake of fluids, which are warm (for the sinuses).  It won't hurt.  Try to eat enough as well - you need to again replace energy used in the healing process.  Mentholatum or Vicks Vapor rub can help with congestion.\n\nThere are two lines of thought with over the counter medications.  First is that all the mucus and discharge is caused by your body trying to get rid of the virus.  So stopping that completely may not be great.  At the same time, if you don't treat, then you're miserable and can't rest properly.  Addiitonally, you run the risk of the mucus getting into your lungs, where then it can develop further into a respiratory problem - not good if you need to blow your trumpet.  Use whatever you need to alleviate the symptoms, but just don't over treat.\n\nThe reason that you're coughing and have a sore throat is because the mucus is sliding down the back of your throat from your nasal passages.  This is caused by your body's histamine response.  Therefore using an antihistamine should help to decrease mucus production.  A decongestant will help you breath and decrease swelling of the nasal passages.  If it's already gotten into your lungs, you may want to get an expectorant which is supposed to help you cough up the mucus.  Don't waste your time with cough suppressants though.  recent studies have found that the dosage of OTC cough medicines are not enough to truly alleviate coughs.  Don't be afraid to try alternatives as well - if the Tylenol Cold isn't working, try an allergy medication like Claritin-D - which is essentially the same thing - a decongestant and anti-histamine.\n\nHope you feel better
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Eat oranges. Buy a bag, n eat them while on the net or watching tv. LOTS of water, 8+ glasses daily, stay away from sodas and juices for this time, it will help you heal faster. Then sleep n sleep. But, don't stay bundled up in your house under a blanket all day long. Move around, walk around the house. If you stay in your 'sick' way of life, ive always found that it took longer to get over the flue. The more active I was around the house (cooking, cleaning, getting up myself to get myself water, doing the dishes)..the faster I would heal. \n\nGet Well!
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Start taking Zinc.  Clinically proven to help prevent and shorten colds.
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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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Eat right, take vitamins, minimize your stress, and get plenty of sleep. Also don't be afraid of germs. How is your immune system suppose to work if they never get exposed to germs. \n\nI know people who are so afraid of germs that they are constantly not touching door knobs, constantly washing their hands, things of that nature. They always seem to be sick. I, on the other hand, are not afraid. Granted I wash my hands after using the bathroom things like that, but I'm not afraid to be exposed to germs and I rarely get sick.
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Try Healthy Trinity.  It is supposed to do wonders in strengthening one's immune system.
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Drink lots and lots of fluids, juices are best.\nTake vitamin C and try to sweat, as much as possible.\nIf you do what I recommend, your cold will be gone in 7 days.\nIf you do absolutely nothing, your cold will be gone in a week.\nGood Luck and Feel Better
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I use the good old fashion home made chicken soup.  I boil my free range chicken.  Use the broth, add my celery, carrotts and onion - add the shredded chicken and I'm telling you.  It ALWAYS makes my colds better.  Also, Lemon water and honey is also a great way to get your liquids and rid the body of toxins.  I swear by it.
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Colds are caused by a virus...so there really isn't any medicine that will help. Bolster your immune response with lots of vitamin C, get plenty of rest and eat some Chicken Soup. Stay well hydrated too.
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ZINC! As soon as you sense the first symptoms! This is a power boost to your immune system. Zycam is excellent. Already have bad symptoms? REST and FLUIDS (Chicken noodle soup as corny as it sounds and electrolytes)
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LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.\n\nI have a HORRIBLE cold right now (why else would I be on this site?!) and I realized that this is the one time I feel like my body has control over me, not the other way around. And it's probably because I wasn't taking good enough care of it to keep it going like I was!\n\nThe two most important things you can do are (1) SLEEP, and (2) DRINK...a LOT. I mean like there will be no water tomorrow. If you're like me, you probably get a fourth of what you're supposed to each day. Which means now is the time to make up, because your body is punishing you. :-)\n\nAside from that, take vitamins (that, again, you should be taking every day). Boost up your immune system with things like Vitamin C (OJ!), Zinc, and Selenium. Go with the Nature's Way echinacea if you would like, but make sure to give your doctor's recommendation dibs.\n\nAlso, stay away from work, school, or other places where you might spread your ickyness. Not for too long, but remember there are other people out there (people with kids!) who will be very unhappy with you if you cramp their style by getting them sick.\n\nKeep the foods you eat pretty bland (is this the rationale behind chicken soup and crackers?) so that you don't put your digestive system through the ringer. The key is nice 'n easy.\n\nI am not sure of this, but I was always told to stay away from dairy products (milk, cheese, etc) as they contribute to the production of phlegm. I'm in the draining process now and don't need any more mucus, thank you.\n\nTake the time (when you're not sleeping) to catch up with movies, books, or online shopping (my personal favorite!) to keep yourself indoors. Try to keep your physical activity to a minimum, but depending on how severe your cold is, this might not be a problem. My body protests every time I try to climb a flight of stairs (and I live on the 3rd floor!) so taking it easy is not difficult for me.\n\nThis is just me, but I like to stay away from over-the-counter medication (unless I need it to sleep at night - NyQuil is my legal drug) because I think I can better gauge if I'm getting better without it.\n\nGood luck and feel better!