Immune system support?!
Question: For the past 1 1/2 years I have been taking strong antibiotics such as levaquin 750mg, Bactim, Chlindomycin, Biaxin etc. To treat a chronic prostate infectin and then most recently ear problems and sinus infectins. I have also been on prednison for over 10 days. I am aware that these medications can comprimise the immune system and I have been having trouble fighting off colds and other viruses. they always end up turning into infections. What are the best ways to build a strong immune system? I take vitamin C and zinc frequently but was wondering if there are any specific supplements or foods that would really help me considering the drugs I have put in my body the last 18 months.
Answers: For the past 1 1/2 years I have been taking strong antibiotics such as levaquin 750mg, Bactim, Chlindomycin, Biaxin etc. To treat a chronic prostate infectin and then most recently ear problems and sinus infectins. I have also been on prednison for over 10 days. I am aware that these medications can comprimise the immune system and I have been having trouble fighting off colds and other viruses. they always end up turning into infections. What are the best ways to build a strong immune system? I take vitamin C and zinc frequently but was wondering if there are any specific supplements or foods that would really help me considering the drugs I have put in my body the last 18 months.
My immune system goes down quite frequently and I'm very prone to bladder and yeast infections. I take culturelle - it's a probiotic that replaces the good bacteria in your body while boosting your immune system greatly. Doctors recommend it right before you travel but can work wonders if you take it on a daily basis. It's kind of expensive, about $19.99 at the drugstore/grocery store. But it's worth it. If you're ever on antibiotics - definitely take this since antibiotics kill not only the bad bacteria but the good bacteria as well.
The only medications that I can think of that will build the immune system that are available at your grocery store and/or drug store are Fish Oils and Omega 3-6-9-. Also: take Adult Multi-Vitamins once a day, along with the Fish Oil and Omega 3-6-9 once a day.
GL
i know this sounds really stupid but drink 8 oz of orange juice everyday you will not know the wonders it can do~