My problem is I have had a very weak immune system growing up and It's so easy for me 2 get sick. I have a hard time in the winter months. Since I graduated high school a year ago I've only had 2 colds which is great. That's because I haven't been out as much. Now thatI plan on working and going 2 school I know I will be around tons of people and germs. I don't want this 2 effect me working. I know everyone on here may not be a doctor but can anyone give me any advise on how 2 make my immune system stronger.
2007-04-09 15:53:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
First of all, you are a living, breathing miracle and it always gives me SO MUCH comfort to know that preemies DO go on to live great lives. You are inspirational, especially the fact that you KNOW how blessed and lucky you are and that you don't take that for granted. My daughter was born 12 1/2 weeks early and weighed less than 2 lbs. and she's now 14 months old and doing great...we've come a LONG way and it's been a rough road. So I understand where you're coming from.
Now back to your dilemma -- I'd imagine that the usual would work: Eat healthy, exersize and keep your body healthy, keep your SPIRIT and mind healthy, don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, don't do drugs, etc. Also wash your hands often and you could even use that anti-bacterial hand sanitizing gel stuff. As far as helping your immune system get STRONGER, you could look into some herbal and natural remedies. Ask your doctor also for any suggestions.
But as long as you keep your body, mind, and spirit as healthy as you possibly can, that's about the best you could do for yourself.
Good Luck in life!
2007-04-10 06:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by Megan V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking a lot of calcium really helps your immune system. And also yogurt and milk. You can even get special dissolvable tablets that you put in water that works great for my mom (who is a doctor) and helps boost her immune system. Taking protein, vitamin, and stomach meds has helped me keep the germs off. One of my friends that i know really worries about getting sick so she puts on hand sanitizer about 10 times per day. If you do, i would be careful because not only does it kill the bad germs, it starts to kill the good germs that help your immune system. And also, drink purified water!! I know it doesn't taste any different but trust me! With all the iron that is in there. Also, i don't know the name but there is this medicine that helps the t cells i think they are called which helps fight off diseases and such. I know exactly what you are going through because i am constantly sick and even had to get a couple of surguries because my symptoms were so bad. GOOD LUCK!
2007-04-09 23:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by dazzlefazzle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a big college and you'll be living in the dorm, heck even just going there, you might want to get a meningitis vaccine. It is rare to get the kind that is actually really dangerous, but it can seem like the flu. The college where I went made you get the vaccination or sign a waiver.
Other than that eat healthy, exercise, and wash your hands. Don't touch your eyes, don't smoke!
2007-04-09 23:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by spidermilk666 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Eating more fruits and veggies can help. Try to cut back on the junk food and soda. You might consider investing in the Breathe air revitalizer. It helps eliminates a lot of odors and dust in the air. Best of luck!
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2007-04-09 23:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Star* 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to be prone to respiratory infections like bronchitis, pleurisy and pneumonia, and I always did better when I slept eight or nine hours a night, ate good food, and didn't let myself get too stressed out.
2007-04-09 22:59:25 · answer #5 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no one will say you was't suppose to live as born prematurely. Everyone has his story, eat healthy and do execises at least 3 time a week.
2007-04-09 23:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by zodiaccyber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Focusing on food for a healthy immune system can increase overall good health and nutrition. Foods that build your immune system are rich in vitamins, minerals, trace elements and omega-3 fatty acids. Including these foods in your weekly diet can improve your energy levels and decrease the number of colds and other bugs that you get every year.
Some people rely on daily multi-vitamins and dietary supplements, instead of food for a healthy immune system and good supplements are always a good idea. It is not always possible to eat the right foods in the right combination every day. For instance, you may think of oranges or orange juice when you think of foods that build your immune system, but oranges are not the only foods that contain Vitamin C. And if you don’t have enough calcium and magnesium in your diet, then your cells cannot efficiently absorb Vitamin C. Complicating things further, if you drink a glass of orange juice and a glass of milk, then the acidic content of the juice can sour the milk, leading to stomach upset.
People who have frequent heartburn or are lactose intolerant may not be able to include either orange juice or milk in their diets. Citrus fruits are highly acidic and trigger heartburn in many people. Regular milk causes bloating, pain, gas and diarrhea in people who are lactose intolerant. So, what is a person to do?
Crabmeat, lobster and oysters are all rich in calcium, magnesium and vitamin C. Salmon is an important food for a healthy immune system and is often referred to as a “super food” by dieticians and nutritionists, because it contains numerous vitamins and minerals, plus a healthy amount of omega-3 fatty acids, believed to be beneficial in preventing heart disease, cancer and arthritis. Broccoli, tomatoes, peaches and apples are good sources of Vitamin C and are all foods that build your immune system. Broccoli is another food that contains numerous vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and selenium. Not familiar with selenium?
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that may not be included in your daily multi-vitamin, but very important to human health. It is essential to proper immune system function, as well as numerous metabolic pathways. Remember chicken soup? Chicken is another good source of selenium and is one of the foods that build your immune system strength.
Like mushrooms? Researchers studying foods that build immune system strength by increasing white blood cell counts learned that shitake mushrooms worked. The study concluded that beta glucans found in edible mushrooms increased white blood cell counts. White blood cells are primary infection fighters. Don’t like mushrooms? Beta glucans are biologically active compounds found in numerous plant foods and some immune system dietary supplements.
So, in order to include some of the best foods that build your immune system in your weekly diet, eat salmon, tuna and/or seafood three or four times a week, chicken three or four times a week, a variety of fruits and vegetables including broccoli and mushrooms, whenever possible. Relying on food for a healthy immune system may not be enough, depending on where you live or work. A daily multi-vitamin can help and there are immune system supplements that contain beta glucans, herbs and other ingredients that can also help, particularly during cold and flu season. To learn more about food for a healthy immune system and supplements that can boost your immune system, visit www.immune-system-booster-guide.com.
I would eat right, dirnk orange juice(high in vitamin C), and take a multivitamin each day. =) Good Luck
2007-04-09 23:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by So Crazy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋