How much Vitamin C do I need to fight colds?
The multivitamin I use contains 150% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Vitamin C. Yet I still seem to get hanged down by constant cold and flu symptoms like a runny nose, congestion and a sore throat. Do I need more Vitamin C or what else could be done to improve immunity against cold viruses? Thanx in advance ;-)
Can Vitamin C tablets help or prevent sickness?
As you all know winter is coming, yesterday (Halloween) my boyfriend woke up sick, he has the flu or a cold. and i was wondering if over the counter Vitamin C Tablets or something might help our immune systems? if so what brand and approx how much does it cost? all answers are greatly appreciated.
What vitamins or supplements should I take? 20 year old female?
I am a 20 year old female not overweight in need of vitamins or supplements. I am vegetarian and get sick often. I had blood tests run but doctors said I seem fine. However, i feel my immune system is weak.I get the flu often as well as ear infections. I am also a college student constantly dealing with stress. Any recommendations? Vitamins for Vegetarians? Preferably Natural.
What vitamins or supplements should I take? 20 year old female?
I am a 20 year old female not overweight in need of vitamins or supplements. I am vegetarian and get sick often. I had blood tests run but doctors said I seem fine. However, i feel my immune system is weak.I get the flu often as well as ear infections. I am also a college student constantly dealing with stress. Any recommendations? Vitamins for Vegetarians? Preferably Natural.
Does vitamin C intake really help to reduce the likelihood of getting the flu or a cold?
Either taking vitamin C from natural sources such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits or from pills, does it really help prevent a cold or flu?
Or in case you get sick, does it help you lessen the syptoms intensity?
I'm talking about TAKING IT BEFORE GETTING SICK, whether that helps your body to be better prepared or not
What can I do to lower my blood pressure? Is 142 over 83 normal for a 29 female?
High blood pressure does run in my family, especially on my dads side of the family. Last month I went to the doctor and he said it was a little high, but since I had the flu he didn't get too worried about it, but wanted me to keep checking it. I've been keeping an eye on it, and its always been in the prehypertentia category but now today if fell in the stage 1. I know diet is the best answer, but am I worrying about nothing?
Atkins Diet: Induction Flu: Signs of Progress or Problems
It is very common that I read questions or statements from new Atkineers saying, "How come I feel so tired?" "Why do I have such a headache?" "I have no energy what is this diet doing to me!" One of the problems is no one forewarned them about Induction flu. Induction flu is simply the body burning its last remaining glucose and stored glycogen for energy, and suffering withdrawal effects. It is very similar to what happens when runners "hit the wall" and cyclist "bonk." In addition to the physical withdrawal symptoms there are the mental symptoms as well. Think of drug addict, are they necessarily pleasant to be around or in high spirits even though they are doing something good. Well the carb addict has the same reaction; I personally was irritable for the first 2 or 3 weeks as I had to figure out how to eat, exert control over what entered my mouth, and regain new comfort foods. It is a dramatic change, and some people resist change. The good news is it is just temporary. It typically only last a few days, but for some the mental effects might last longer. It also shows you are on the right path and making true progress on getting rid of the excess fat. The silver lining is indeed that by the end if you continue the follow the plan you will be burning fat for fuel. You'll have to watch the video for my suggestions on how to lessen the effects.
Colds in the winter?
Does cold weather really give you a cold/flu? To late to answer to last post.
Because of the lack of sun exposure in the winter we get colds.
We would be healthier if we took cod liver oil in the winter months (Vitamin-D). The best part is that it supports the immune system and helps prevent colds and infections as well as middle ear infections.
We need 20 minutes of sunlight a day to provide adequate vitamin D levels. Ultraviolet light is subdivided into UVA and the even shorter-wavelength UVB radiation. UVB is the component that initiates Vitamin-D production in the skin.
We also store the vitamin D for up to 4 months in our fatty tissues. Most of us run low by February.
Although everyone is vulnerable to vitamin-D deficiency, especially in winter, certain groups are particularly predisposed. First, when exposed to the same amount of sunlight, elderly individuals produce only 20% of the vitamin-D young adults do. As a result, more than half of individuals older than 65 are vitamin-D deficient.
What vitamin d supplement should I take?
Im seventeen and I would just like to know if I can take vitamin d supplements.I did some research and
found that if 2000 iu is taken per day it will dramatically lessen your chances of getting cold or flu.
Am I to young to be taking these things or is it good.
Best Herbs & Vitamins for Health?
Hey, l'm looking to purchase some herb & vitamins for my health and just wanting some advice on what I should get. I'm already figuring on Curcumin & Tea Tree Oil. I already have some Vitamin C & Odorless Garlic Oil. Anyways, I have Crohn's Disease and been on immunosuppressants for 6 years. I want to help my condition of course, but I also want to be prepared for when we have flu outbreaks. Any advice is greatly appreciated.