ways to prevent from getting sick?

Skib · 02-24-2004, 05:35 AM

hey everyone, i've got a little dilemma on my hands... i leave in 4 days for my trip to florida, but the problem is i can feel myself getting sick... nothing serious yet... just a scratchy throat, stuffy nose and extremely mild case of the chills... anyways, i know there might not be much i can do to prevent it from getting worse but if anyone knows some helpful remedies please post them because i'm desperate to not become sick right before my vacation!

Skib · 02-24-2004, 05:38 AM

and the worst thing is i have no choice but to work 9-6:30 today and tomorrow... at least i'm taking the next two days off at the gym... and possibly won't train again before my trip if rest is what i need...

plouffe · 02-24-2004, 05:44 AM

Ahh thats easy

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Start taking Echinecha + Goldenseal 3 times daily along with 500mg of Vitamin C - 3 times daily.

Also increase your intake of fluids, mostly water / orange juice ( vitamin C )

Continue to take a multivitamin each morning, and 500 U.I of Vitamin E - 3-4 times ED.

Goodluck man. Oh yeah, Rest. Get like 8-10 hours of sleep each night leading up to the vacation.

Vieope · 02-24-2004, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by plouffe
Start taking Echinecha + Goldenseal 3 times daily along with 500mg of Vitamin C - 3 times daily.

I prefer Echinacea + Goldenseal but hey ... that is just me.

Seriously increase your intake of fluids, you can really "think" thank you took enough but actually didn´t. Track your water intake. Three litters per day minimum.

**Prince** · 02-24-2004, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by plouffe
Start taking Echinecha + Goldenseal 3 times daily along with 500mg of Vitamin C - 3 times daily.

Also increase your intake of fluids, mostly water / orange juice ( vitamin C )

Continue to take a multivitamin each morning, and 500 U.I of Vitamin E - 3-4 times ED.

Get like 8-10 hours of sleep each night leading up to the vacation.

That's about it, but most likely if you have a cold coming on like you say it's unavoidable. Doing the above might decrease the length of the cold.

illad · 02-24-2004, 10:24 AM

Glutamine seems to really help my immune system as well. It might be too late for you, but it does help.

plouffe · 02-24-2004, 09:12 PM

My little remedy above seems to just get me in tip top shape within a few days, I can feel the cold getting less severe real quick!

Skib · 02-25-2004, 05:44 AM

well it's day #2 and i don't feel any worse... if anything, i feel the same or slightly better... i picked up some vitamin C and have been drinking a lot of water... i got a good nights sleep last night and am shootin' to do the same tonight... i haven't had much of an appetite though for some reason... anyways, i should be good to go by saturday... i'll keep everyone posted... thanks for the advice...

02-24-2004, 05:35 AM	#1
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 450	ways to prevent from getting sick? hey everyone, i've got a little dilemma on my hands... i leave in 4 days for my trip to florida, but the problem is i can feel myself getting sick... nothing serious yet... just a scratchy throat, stuffy nose and extremely mild case of the chills... anyways, i know there might not be much i can do to prevent it from getting worse but if anyone knows some helpful remedies please post them because i'm desperate to not become sick right before my vacation!

02-24-2004, 05:44 AM	#3
plouffe is bulking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,786 Photos: 6	Ahh thats easy : Start taking Echinecha + Goldenseal 3 times daily along with 500mg of Vitamin C - 3 times daily. Also increase your intake of fluids, mostly water / orange juice ( vitamin C ) Continue to take a multivitamin each morning, and 500 U.I of Vitamin E - 3-4 times ED. Goodluck man. Oh yeah, Rest. Get like 8-10 hours of sleep each night leading up to the vacation.
	These are my favorite faces : - - - Personal Bests: Bench - 235 Deadlift - 315 X 17 Squat - 315 X 11 40 yrd. - 4.65

02-24-2004, 10:24 AM	#6
illad Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6	Glutamine seems to really help my immune system as well. It might be too late for you, but it does help.
illad Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6

02-24-2004, 09:12 PM	#7
plouffe is bulking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,786 Photos: 6	My little remedy above seems to just get me in tip top shape within a few days, I can feel the cold getting less severe real quick!
	These are my favorite faces : - - - Personal Bests: Bench - 235 Deadlift - 315 X 17 Squat - 315 X 11 40 yrd. - 4.65

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02-24-2004, 05:38 AM	#2
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 450	and the worst thing is i have no choice but to work 9-6:30 today and tomorrow... at least i'm taking the next two days off at the gym... and possibly won't train again before my trip if rest is what i need...

02-25-2004, 05:44 AM	#8
Skib Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 450	well it's day #2 and i don't feel any worse... if anything, i feel the same or slightly better... i picked up some vitamin C and have been drinking a lot of water... i got a good nights sleep last night and am shootin' to do the same tonight... i haven't had much of an appetite though for some reason... anyways, i should be good to go by saturday... i'll keep everyone posted... thanks for the advice...