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Immune System?

I always seem to catch a cold or get a mild infection when either the season changes or I do something that my body isnt used to. Take for example when I joined the gym a few months ago. A week after I got into my program I got a cold and had to give a few days to recuperate until I could begin again. Do I have a weak immune system? If so is there something I can do to make it stronger? Does Echineacea actually work? I know it isnt a diet thing because I have a healthy diet and dont drink much alcohol. Any suggestions? Thanks

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1. i get colds alot too, its so bugging but im young, im only 15..... so im used to it, and i get rid of them quick but, maybe u have a lack of vitiam c eat an orange every morning, it works for me, or take vitamins . :)
2. You may want to have your doctor do a complete blood count; to make sure you have sufficient white blood cells, and no underling disease.
3. If you expose yourself to a lot of people, say Gym, School, Swimming Pool, then you will contract a lot of infections. Likewise, Autumn and Spring are the seasons when the bugs really come into being. On the other hand, exposure will build up your immune system, a double edged sword. Just as a matter of interest do you breath in through your nose? Perhaps you are a mouth breather, so are bypassing the filtering system in the nose. Best of Luck
4. Echinacea is only suitable for short term use and long term use is likely to actually WEAKEN your immune system so you are better off without it. Taking 1 or 2 gm of vitamin C every day will help. Garlic is a very good immune system booster as it is both an antibacterial agent and an antimicrobial agent and is very good for people with sinus problems. Taking 6 high strength odourless 3,000 mg garlic oil capsules (Herron) every day will definitely help.