Improve my immune system

[sasha011]

Hi,

I seem to be forever getting colds. I take vitamins and garlic tablets daily as well as eating quite healthy and I exercise 4 times a week but still getting lots of colds.

Any ideas how to improve my immune system??

[4getmenot]

Are they really colds? Could well be allergies

[boxtops]

I take Echinacea tablets - it's a plant extract - I haven't had as many colds as usual this year.

[society]

4Get is right, it could be allergies.

[boxtops]

Yes true, the pollen count has been very high this year, I'm on an antihistamine as well.

[4getmenot]

yer take an antihistamine and see if it helps x

[237SJ]

I think you go through cycles when it comes to contracting viruses. When I was at college I was always home off sick and I always lost my voice as well. That never happens now. Maybe if you are exposed to viruses often enough, you get immunity. The only thing you can do is eat a healthy, varied diet. Get lots of sleep and don`t get too stresses (been proved to affect immune system) I`ve always believed that if I think I`m going down with something I need to rest. I would never partake in exercise because I would be diverting my energy from fighting the virus

[rowanwitch]

Have you moved to a new area..if so you are being exposed to a new selection of viruses.that are in the local population.... you just have to get the 'local colds'

[Brinjal]

Zinc. Yake the otc zinc tablets. It increases you immunity. When you take a tablet you should lick it first. If it tastes chalky take two. If it is bitter one is enought.

[Harry_Hedgehog]

Are you getting enough sleep?

[Harry_Hedgehog]

And are you drinking enough water?

[pastafreak]

A similar question was posted last week...some answers may be of help.

http://www.theanswerb...l/Question933832.html