How to boost the immune system during frequent travel?
Dec 7, 2011, 12:01 am
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1) Good-quality multivitamin. I use whole food vitamins, but the point is to just make sure you get what you need, however that works for you.
2) Good sleep.
3) Safe drinking water habits.
4) Eat as well as you can. I don't mean a lot of food, necessarily, just eat quality food.
I don't buy the "boost your immune system" thing, but then I'm actually on an immunosuppressant because my immune system works too well....
2) Good sleep.
3) Safe drinking water habits.
4) Eat as well as you can. I don't mean a lot of food, necessarily, just eat quality food.
I don't buy the "boost your immune system" thing, but then I'm actually on an immunosuppressant because my immune system works too well....
Dec 8, 2011, 12:26 am
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I'm finding that having a salad for supper, and hot green tea with the breakfast is helping the blood circulation pretty good..
5 years ago, you wouldn't catch me doing this..
plus I agree, lots of water, and a reduction on sugar is very important..
5 years ago, you wouldn't catch me doing this..
plus I agree, lots of water, and a reduction on sugar is very important..
Feb 10, 2012, 9:32 pm
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Feb 12, 2012, 8:34 am
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It surprised me that I was low....I'm outside a LOT all year round.
Feb 12, 2012, 11:48 am
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In Alberta, where I live, I hear that 97% of people are low.. but then again with all of the optimal vitamin and mineral requirements, I'm sure I'm low on many other facets..
Feb 12, 2012, 12:27 pm
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I was reading somewhere that they like to do a yearly B vit + D shot. I've been meaning to look into that.
Feb 12, 2012, 12:56 pm
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Ughhh, so ironic that this thread popped up on my screen. ?. 3A seems to want to share his cold with the entire Fc cabin... I am hunched to the side as he coughs and sneezes - only covering his mouth about half the time.......
Wear a mask!!!
Wear a mask!!!
Feb 13, 2012, 10:33 am
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I was at BAFTA Awards last night. Lot of handshaking, etc. Got to bed late, but did get 8 hours of sleep. But this aft my throat hurts, chest is a bit tight, head aches a bit. I'm hoping this is just a reaction to late night/loud noise. But of course this is the first trip I've forgotten my 'first-aid' kit I keep in my luggage - and the hotel doesn't have a gift shop w/ basic stuff. I think there's a gas station nearby that has some basic stuff. Might go there.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Feb 13, 2012, 11:12 pm
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Not sure how anyone can keep track frankly.
Feb 14, 2012, 2:02 am
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Pure Ascorbic powder will help you out, but please experiment with it beforehand because too much makes you go to the bathroom, #2, a lot.
Also, Vitamin D3 helps.
I always carry neosporin or bacitracin and rub the inside of my nostrils before takeoff. Keep your hands clean, try to sleep, no alcohol or caffeine. Try to stay hydrated as much as possible.
Also, Vitamin D3 helps.
I always carry neosporin or bacitracin and rub the inside of my nostrils before takeoff. Keep your hands clean, try to sleep, no alcohol or caffeine. Try to stay hydrated as much as possible.
Feb 14, 2012, 2:11 am
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How about vitamin-C tablets? You can get nice-tasting chewable sort, and 2 a day may help to give your immune system a bit of a boost. I used to take them regularly as a kid. Perhaps now that I'm back at Uni, I should make them a habit again.... 
Feb 14, 2012, 6:05 pm
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I got a could in mah nose (ie, a head cold). Sound lek a frog. (: Other than OJ, water, I'm not doing much. Does anything actually shorten a cold timeframe??? I'm actually feeling better than yest w/ the chest, etc, hurting (gargling salt water for sore throat), but really am just at the 'eh' stuffy nose/runny etc phase. Don't feel like doing work or anything though, which kind of sucks given I'm in London & things to do. I'm hoping this is the worst it gets, given I'm coordinating the London Prez Weekend Do this weekend.
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Feb 14, 2012, 7:56 pm
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At Costco, and gummied up on vitamins on the kids since there was $3.50 cents off of Carz vitamins. My 6 year old wanted it for candy, so I said why not purchase a bottle? Then the next week, another brand goes on sale with similar discount, and now my kid has plenty of chews.