Immune System

[Tinky-Tia]

Hi folks, wonder if anyone can help?. This year i have been suffering with nothing but coughs and colds even though i exercise and do all the right things etc. I think my immune system is weak and i was wondering if anyone has any tips on what i can do/take to help keep it topped up so i don't get a cold every 4 weeks. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks x

[LittleMissxx]

Zinc. amazing stuff. Little purple tablets. get them from morrisons for as little as 99p. and B12.

[Tinky-Tia]

Really?, i suffer with IBS, it won't irritate it will it?. Have you used ZInc yourself? Oh thanks by the way xx

[rabbitygirl]

At the very 1st sign of a cold coming drop a couple of drops of good tea tree oil into just off boiling water. Breathe steam in and gargle it when water temp goes down. It usually works for me but you have to act as soon as symptoms start. Cold virus hates steam and tea tree.

Read up on boosting your white blood cells. These are the ones which should kick in and catch bugs etc before they affect you.

Is your holiday due? You cant beat a week in the sun!

[sandbkelly]

Speak to your GP, you might be a candidate for a Pneumococcal vaccine shot, one every ten years will greatly reduce your succeptability to colds and infections

[nannon]

have this prob to as i suffered from Glandular fever and now have a blood problem that is attcking and weakening my immune system. I take Mega-Vits (holland and barrett) and have felt so much better since - i also take zinc and feel a lot better. I also suffer from IBS and it doesn't irritate it. (Peppermint tea/tablts help with IBS!) Hope you feel better soon xxx

[Tinky-Tia]

Thanks for the advice so far, keep it coming. Think i will make an appointment with the GP too. x

[LittleMissxx]

yeah i use them, harldy ever get ill. i have ibs too or should i say used to have, u have just reminded me i have been trouble free for ages, maybe its helped that too ?