How To Boost Immune System?

[jesscarmel]

Hi

I always seem to be picking up the lastest cold, virus etc...at work. does anyone have any tips on how to get your immunity up. i wash my hands alot, drink lots of water and take a multi vitamian which are the things my dr suggested. ive been taking extra vit c this week cause i have a soar throat. im getting married in december and want to avoid getting bugs as much as i can.

any tips would be appreciated!!

Thanks

Jess

[Guest melannen]

My mum always tells me to take Zinc. We've got these zinc drops, sorta like cough drops. Not sure what brand they are (maybe walmart's brand, whatever that is??). They don't taste very good but they do seem to help me not get sick and cut my colds in half.

[CarlaB]

I would make it a habit to take extra vitamin C. I also take garlic -- Kyolic has one specifically made for boosting the immune system.

Get lots of rest, on a regular basis.

Eat healthy, regular meals -- don't skip meals and eat junk. Avoid excessive refined carbohydrates.

[lorka150]

like carlab mentioned - eat a healthy balanced diet. it's possible you could be missing out on vital things if you aren't.

also - make sure you exercise daily! even if some days it's just a short walk. i hope you feel better and congrats on the upcoming wedding.

[oceangirl]

like carlab mentioned - eat a healthy balanced diet. it's possible you could be missing out on vital things if you aren't.

also - make sure you exercise daily! even if some days it's just a short walk. i hope you feel better and congrats on the upcoming wedding.

Good suggestions all around- also:

If you can afford it and have time one of the "proven" benefits of acupuncture is boosting the human immune system. I KNOW it has done this for me in the past and I am using it now for the same reason. Good luck to you.

lisa

[AmandaD]

Drink tea daily.

Black or green.