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    I seem to get sick almost every other week... as in, stuck in bed, coughing my lungs up, going to work and being unable to do anything because I feel terrible. I've had the flu, I've had bad colds, had a stomach virus... maybe I just have a weak immune system for some reason...? Not sure how long this has been going on, but it's been at least a few months. Wondering if there's something I can do about it...?

    Not sure if it's something I should go to the doctor about... I don't really have the $ to pay for my copay and prescriptions because like I said... I haven't been able to work much because I've been sick so often. : \

    I'm thinking it might be a side effect of stripping because I'm in such close contact with random people all day. What do you think... have you experienced this?

    Taking Vitamin C or Emergen-C is supposed to be good for fending off sickness, right? Any other ideas? <3

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    Not kidding here...... Maybe Chinese drywall..... Or some other toxin in your home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikef View Post
    Not kidding here...... Maybe Chinese drywall..... Or some other toxin in your home.
    Hmm... I live in an older apartment, and now that you mention it, the last roommate I had was sick all the time, too. Interesting.....

    But my lease doesn't run out until May of next year, so if it IS my apartment, I guess I'm screwed. lol

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    ^^i agree somewhat...not sure what the chinese drywall is but if ur getting sick that often i would definitely think it's something in ur home. Make sure u wash ur bed sheets minimum of once a week and bed pillows every other week. Don't use towels more than once. Keep lysol sprayed randomely and keep all ur furnture dusted regularely..even blinds and cieling fans.

    sorry ur so sick all the time hun.......hope u get to feeling better!!

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    and it doesn't hurt to go ahead and wash down all ur walls w/ soup and water.

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    i used to hav bronchitis every few weeks coz of the dirty air con vent at work, since i changed jobs i only been sick every few months
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    Do you take a multivitamin? I find that helps. Also I don't know what country you live in but if they have betadine throat gargle it is a life saver... use that any time you get a tickle in the throat. Also I recently go a neti pot and I find it helps a lot. Most of my illness is due to my extremely allergy to dust mites causing constant mucous and then bacteria can get trapped and grow in the mucous... with my neti pot Im constantly washing it away and it helps.

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    Ok... I'm definitely gonna keep my apt cleaner! My old roomie used to be sick all the time, and come to think of it, she was always home, while I never was. Hmmmm.

    I think I'm gonna leave the doors/windows open, ventilate everything, and do some cleaning. I can't even remember the last time I really scrubbed this place down.

    Taking a multivitamin... d'oh, I can't believe I didn't think of that! I also have a neti pot, so I'll try to use that more often...

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    Echinacea. I swear by this stuff. When I was a student living in shared accommodation echinacea saved me from so many colds. When I did get them I got through them better than everyone else.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6231190.stm

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    Quote Originally Posted by seashell View Post
    I seem to get sick almost every other week... as in, stuck in bed, coughing my lungs up, going to work and being unable to do anything because I feel terrible. I've had the flu, I've had bad colds, had a stomach virus... maybe I just have a weak immune system for some reason...? Not sure how long this has been going on, but it's been at least a few months. Wondering if there's something I can do about it...?

    Not sure if it's something I should go to the doctor about... I don't really have the $ to pay for my copay and prescriptions because like I said... I haven't been able to work much because I've been sick so often. : \

    I'm thinking it might be a side effect of stripping because I'm in such close contact with random people all day. What do you think... have you experienced this?

    Taking Vitamin C or Emergen-C is supposed to be good for fending off sickness, right? Any other ideas? <3
    Try going to a free clinic to get a round of antibiotics. I used to always be sick when I danced. Probably because alcohol/sugar weakens the immune system, and being in close contact with customers exposed me to bad viruses.

    Here's what I do to get/stay healthy:
    1.) take probiotics (I mix it with juice)
    2.) have yogurt, smoothies, and salad regularly... at least every other day
    3.) try to eat right in general
    4.) cut out red meat, processed food (a little it okay), and avoid alcohol whenever possible
    5.) take vitamins

    It sounds very logics, but its sooo true! You'll notice a big difference if you do the stuff above.

    Emergen-C is like a giant boost of vitamins, so if you already take a multivitamin daily, it probably won't do too much

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    Quote Originally Posted by _natasha View Post
    Echinacea. I swear by this stuff. When I was a student living in shared accommodation echinacea saved me from so many colds. When I did get them I got through them better than everyone else.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6231190.stm
    Ooh I almost forgot, I have echinacea pills!! Is it ok to take them every day, or just when you're sick?

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    Quote Originally Posted by seashell View Post
    Ooh I almost forgot, I have echinacea pills!! Is it ok to take them every day, or just when you're sick?
    Yep, its all good to take them every day. In fact helps to guard against getting ill in the first place. Hope you're feeling better soon!

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    Quote Originally Posted by seashell View Post
    Ooh I almost forgot, I have echinacea pills!! Is it ok to take them every day, or just when you're sick?
    I heard that its only really helpful before you get sick because it builds up your immune system. It can't hurt to take it while you're sick though.

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    I could be totally wrong but I think echinacea can lower the effectiveness of birth control because it speeds up how fast you metabolise it so I would probably just leave it for when you are actually sick if you are on the pill and sexually active.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    I could be totally wrong but I think echinacea can lower the effectiveness of birth control because it speeds up how fast you metabolise it so I would probably just leave it for when you are actually sick if you are on the pill and sexually active.
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    AMWAY has a echinacea throat spray that KICKS ASS!

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    Have you checked your house for black mold? That happened to me last year. I didn't get cold symptoms, but I felt constantly tired, with general malaise, and my stomach was upset a lot. Serious red flag.

    If anything working in close quarters would help your immunity. I haven't had a cold in 7 years, and I have never had respiratory flu. I've only had strep once and that was when I was 26. Re-evaluate your diet as well- do you eat a lot of dark green leafy veggies? Get enough beta carotene? Vitamin B12? All those things make a difference!

    Emergen-C is pretty good but I think it mainly works because of the electrolytes.

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    One of the main reason people get sick is because the things we use to clean our houses and for personal use are highly toxic! too many chemicals and there is a point where you body cannot handle it anymore. Try to use products with less chemicals or that are natural!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GlamourRouge View Post
    Try going to a free clinic to get a round of antibiotics. I used to always be sick when I danced. Probably because alcohol/sugar weakens the immune system, and being in close contact with customers exposed me to bad viruses.

    Here's what I do to get/stay healthy:
    1.) take probiotics (I mix it with juice)
    2.) have yogurt, smoothies, and salad regularly... at least every other day
    3.) try to eat right in general
    4.) cut out red meat, processed food (a little it okay), and avoid alcohol whenever possible
    5.) take vitamins

    It sounds very logics, but its sooo true! You'll notice a big difference if you do the stuff above.

    Emergen-C is like a giant boost of vitamins, so if you already take a multivitamin daily, it probably won't do too much
    This just made me realize that I've hardly eaten any veggies lately. D: And I've been drinking like a fish. Oh god... lmao

    I've seen those probiotic yogurts and drinks at the health food store... maybe I'll pick up one or two. What would you recommend?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediocrity View Post
    Have you checked your house for black mold? That happened to me last year. I didn't get cold symptoms, but I felt constantly tired, with general malaise, and my stomach was upset a lot. Serious red flag.

    If anything working in close quarters would help your immunity. I haven't had a cold in 7 years, and I have never had respiratory flu. I've only had strep once and that was when I was 26. Re-evaluate your diet as well- do you eat a lot of dark green leafy veggies? Get enough beta carotene? Vitamin B12? All those things make a difference!

    Emergen-C is pretty good but I think it mainly works because of the electrolytes.
    There actually was mold in my apartment until I got it removed a couple months ago... pretty sure it's all gone now.

    This thread is making me realize I really need to fix my diet, lmfao... I don't even remember the last time I had leafy greens. D: Next chance I get I'm going to the store and stocking up on some produce... and a good multivitamin.

    I did some cleaning today and opened all the windows to ventilate, and it feels nicer in here already. : )

    Does anyone know if those air purifiers actually work? I live in a really dry climate and there's always a ton of dust floating around my apartment... not to mention cat fur.

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    Oh my, I would suspect that housing has a lot to do with it. Everybody at my house growing up had respiratory problems. Aside from all the amazing advice here, all I can think of is saline nasal spray.

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    This may sound redundant and obvious, but wash your hands. Not just when you eat, but after taking off your shoes it should be the first thing you do when you walk in your front door. And to handwash effectively it should be for minimum 15-20 secs.

    We unwittingly transport so many bacteria and viruses into our homes on our hands, then spread them on everything we touch, and they will come back and get ya.

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    Take zinc. Boosts the immune system. As does Vitamin C, obviously.

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    Mold is a killer. I've actually had a cold the longest time ever this year. And I eat about a pound of veggies everyday, most of them raw and fruit. I take a handful of vitamins and probiotics every day. My cold this year lasted almost 3 weeks.

    Then a week ago, I went out with a friend and decided to hang at his place for a bit. His flat mate accidentally left the faucet running and the sink over flowed into the carpet of his apartment. He had lay towels everywhere and fabreezed the hell out of the place. I had heels on and never took my shoes off until the last half hour I was there. That's when i realized how soaked the carpet was! When I got home, my coat and clothes smelled really funny. I can't wear my coat now. Two days later, my cold came back!

    So, I've now had this thing since Saturday night. I really think it was from the mold
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    Garlic - Great immune system booster. I thought my friend was a dumbass when she was always preaching it to me, but then I read up on its medicinal history and it's pretty legit. They have garlic capsules as well.

    B12 - Helps with malaise if you're not getting enough in your diet.

    Multivitamins aren't that helpful unless you get a good one, so do your research and maybe take something to help with absorption.

    Iron - You'll get it if you put the dark leafy greens back in your diet.

    Cut down on processed foods and booze, and I second and third the netti pot.

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