Anyone know of immune boosters that work?

[hannah40]

I have had the flu in july and was very ill with it ,i had a chest infection at the end of August a tummy bug 2 weeks ago and now the flu again!!im on day 3 of it now and am feeling alittle betterI just know i cant go like this ,i have a husband and 2 under 5.s and if one of us gets something we all do.Is there anything that works that boosts your immune in the way of herbal or a partical vitamin?

[Naomicorlett]

I swear by Echinacea in liquid form available from health shops and Boots. My OH always uses it before flying to helps ward off those nasty germs in aircraft.

[chazza]

Agree with Naomi, read this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6231190.stm

You could also try supplementing your diet with vitamic C, garlic, and zinc capsules

[Clanad]

I thought I'd be unique in recommending Echinacea... but late as usual. Look, I'm one of those persons that inveterately maintains a journal... (pedantic, I know). Nearly 58 months ago, I began taking two to four capsules of Echinacea a day. Call it anecdotal, but in that time I've not had one cold or case of the flu.

As a life long commercial pilot, I along with a large majority of my colleagues, have experienced severe cases of sinusitis. In my case, three or four fairly major episodes a year. This had been treated with 10 day regimens of Augmentin XR (500mg), but I became concerned about the frequency of antibiotic treatment. A friend recommended Echinacea and on researching its effectiveness, I found enough support to at least try it. I'd admit to scepticisim. However, in the intervening 5 years, nothing else has been changed medicationally. Coincidence? possibly... but I'm going to keep taking it...

It is important to select a brand, either liquid, tea or capsules that are dependable for content and purity of the extract. I selected a brand known for its reputation and the capsules are 500mg each, taken two to three times daily. It seems taken in liquid or tea forms, higher dosages are required. Can't hurt, no?

[Sqad]

Clanad

"Nearly 58 months ago,"

You are a very precise man.

[hannah40]

Thank you ,i shall buy some Echinacea.

[Panic Button]

I get FAR less colds and nasal congestion since I virtually gave up alcohol.

My colleague at work drinks quite a bit and smokes heavily.
He virtually always has a cold.

[carlton23]

Since I started taking ACE tablets about five years ago I haven`t had a cold.

[hannah40]

I read Echinacea needs to be taken with vit c so i will try ace as well.we eat healthy so its not my diet and we dont smoke or drink loads either.

[beso]

Immunisations are very good at boosting immune response to particular antigens.

[Sqad]

LOL LOL good answer beso.

[jsb007]

Try Purchasing Acai Berries. I find they are wonderful in more ways than one. These can be purchased from the web. Cost around £16.99 for 2 months or 6 months for £39.00. Please read up on them first. Good Luck.

[smurfchops]

Echinacea every time - from Holland and Barrett. Take two the very first sign of sore throat, sniffles, etc. Then one a day for a week. Or use if someone near you coughs a lot or sneezes. DON'T use all the time, just for a week or so. Also good when you are going somewhere with air conditioning and no ventilation. That gets me every time, makes me ill for two months. Good luck.