Im a college student and I get sick VERY easily. I need to stop getting sick so that my college education does not suffer. I have a problem of getting so stressed out that it makes me sick. How can i get my immune system working better and stay healthy? Please help me this is EXTREMLY important!
2007-02-21 08:41:18 · 10 answers · asked by luv4jesus87 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
I'm only 10, so I don't know much about this, but I can try.........
If you have a cold, make sure you drink lots of water and juice and stuff like that. Also, make sure you go to bed a little early. If you can, take a hot bubble bath or something, that REALLY helps with all the stress stuff.
Hope that Helps!!
2007-02-21 10:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would certainly try some anti-nausea or anti-emnetic medication. See your doc and get a prescription. Perhaps you have gastritis. Google the condition. Wilkipedia is a good source. Sandoz-ondansetron is the best prescription medication for this condition. I have tried tons of them. This one was the only one that worked, at least for me.
You may want to get your blood pressure checked. Sometimes low blood pressure can have these effects.
If you believe your symptoms are intimately related to stressful situations, then I would entertain the hypothesis of anxiety. Medication is ok as a moderating approach, but something behavioural/cognitive will allow you to function without it and will have more long-lasting effects on your ability to cope.
I don't believe your immune system is related to your symptoms, but GREENS PLUS MULTI PLUS is an excellent way and maybe the only way to boost your immune system without causing imbalances in your body. I have immune problems and this was recommended by an immunologist. He advised against taking herbs or other vitamins for the aforementioned reason.
2007-02-24 14:14:41 · answer #2 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Vitamin C supplements. Don't be a germ freak. Seriously, the reason some people get sick so often is because they are always so clean and have been their whole lives, they were never exposed to enough pathogens. George Carlin actually did a pretty amusing (but honest) skit about this once. If you're constantly avoiding every germ, you'll never build up any immunities, so when you do (inevitably) run into a germ your body isn't used to handling it.
2016-03-29 06:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to build your immune system. Get plenty of sleep, because that can make your immune system go down. At least 6-8 hours. Drink lots of water, and orange juice every day. Take a vitimin supplement like echinacia (i think that's how you spell it), which give you a huge immune boost. And make sure that you use a hand sanitizer regularly and wash your hands every 3-4 hours.
2007-02-21 08:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you say you stress a lot and this can lead to a weak immune system ... my best advice would be to try and relax, through meditation maybe? Do you exercise? That is a good way to wind down mentally and get your mind off your stresses.
Do you eat healthy? No fast food and at least 32oz of water a day!!!
And lastlly, maybe a vitamin suplement?
2007-02-21 08:46:28 · answer #5 · answered by Leticiabee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally understand. I work fulltime and take classes so it's important I don't fall ill.
I always make sure that:
1. I get enough sleep. This is key. And anytime I feel like I'm about to come down with something I put myself to bed to sleep it off.
2. I take vitamins. And before I put myself to bed early when I suspect illness, I take one airborne. Do not take more than one (disregard what it says on the airborne package...too much of anything is not good for you).
3. I exercise. I don't work out every day but a couple times a week. I think pushing yourself to work out too often will cause you to burn out.
Hope that helps!
2007-02-21 11:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by his_jewelz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you be to the doctor lately?
1.If not, Get a full physical to rule out any health issues.
2.Seek help on find ways to reduce your stress level!!
3. Take time out each day just to relax.
4. Always put your health and mind first. Take care of you!!!
Stress can cause your body not to be able to fight off different infections.
2007-02-21 09:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by Toni 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a hold of some vitamin C. boots your immune system big time. alot of kids get sick at college becuase of close quarters and lack of nutritional value in the food on campus.
2007-02-21 08:44:29 · answer #8 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an HIV test sounds like your immune system is compromised.
2007-02-21 09:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by Hot Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat yogurt and more dairy products like taht. Ice cream does count, but dont overdo it.
2007-02-21 08:44:43 · answer #10 · answered by ╣♥╠ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋