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Sick during the LC?!
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06-06-2010 12:24pm#1woke up yesterday with a cold which makes it impossible to study or do anything remotely related to school....was kinda hoping it was just a one-day thing..but its worse today, got a awful headache too..
just wondering what the hell will I do on Wed if its not gone?!
can't imagine me doing well in Eng1 with a box of tissues and panadol by my side
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Oh God, poor you!! I've been dreading this happening for months so I went to the health food store to talk to them about it and they helped a lot.
Basically get some supplements, preferably lots of Vitamin C, and take that now. Don't eat any sugar, it just makes it worse! Drink loads and loads of water!
You can also take an acute dose of echinacea which really helps. In case you don't know it's a supplement made from a flower (of the daisy family...) which wards off colds. Taking it daily helps to prevent colds but if you're suddenly ill you can take a few tablets which won't instantly cure the cold but shortens the duration of it. You can buy it in health food shops and Tesco and stuff. Try it, it really works
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Oh God, poor you!! I've been dreading this happening for months so I went to the health food store to talk to them about it and they helped a lot.
Basically get some supplements, preferably lots of Vitamin C, and take that now. Don't eat any sugar, it just makes it worse! Drink loads and loads of water!
You can also take an acute dose of echinacea which really helps. In case you don't know it's a supplement made from a flower (of the daisy family...) which wards off colds. Taking it daily helps to prevent colds but if you're suddenly ill you can take a few tablets which won't instantly cure the cold but shortens the duration of it. You can buy it in health food shops and Tesco and stuff. Try it, it really works
Good luck, I hope you get well soon!!
just gave mam the list now, thanks a million! good luck in your exams:)0 -
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I would echo what zam said. I love my local health food shop and I go there on a weekly basis. I was last there on Friday to get some Solgar Vitamin B, which helps your memory and concentrations. Check it out. :Ɗ
Here's a helpful article as well:
The weather changes in autumn, cold temperatures set in, and runny noses and sniffles start to seem like an epidemic. Around Hallowe'en, the first snowfall combines with the sugar rush of October 31 to set most of us up for a spate of colds and flu that come and go through the winter. What if, this winter, you discovered a simple way to boost your immune system so you won't get sick? What if there were ten?
People who pick three or more of the suggestions from this list - and stick to them - will substantially improve their immune strength, increase their ability to stay sane and healthy through dreaded cold and flu season, and keep their health and happiness up through the darkest months of the year!
1. Drink your lemons. Lemon is the ideal food for restoring acid-alkali balance. Drinking freshly squeezed lemon juice in water, or adding it to tea, salad dressings (in place of vinegar), baking or cooking, helps maintain the body's internal "climate" at a pH which supports healthy bacteria instead of the viruses and harmful bacteria which thrive in more acidic environments. Apple cider vinegar is another great way to improve your body's alkalinity, but the taste of lemons is much more pleasant!
2. Give your body a herbal boost. Hundreds of herbal supplements and tinctures exist to give the immune system additional support during the winter. I recommend essential oils (especially my favourite winter blend, Thieves) as an excellent source of immune-stimulating compounds, and the rawest and most natural form of any medicinal plant, but there are other supplements which can be effective. Fresh herbs and whole food remedies are always preferable over packaged herbs or supplements, since they have a much higher potency and frequency and your body absorbs more of their value. See also Essential Oils Fight Cold and Flu.
3. Get a full night's sleep. Everybody's different: your body may need anywhere from 6 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Whatever your personal sleep requirement is, get it! Sleep has been linked to balanced hormone levels (including human growth hormone and the stress hormone, cortisol), keeping weight down, clear thinking and reasoning, improved mood, and vibrant, healthy skin.
4. Eat plenty of protein. Protein is a building block for a healthy body, mind, and immune system. Diets low in protein tend to be high in carbs which convert readily to glucose, spiking blood sugar and stressing the pancreas and the immune system.
5. Drink plenty of water. This is almost, but not quite, a given; most headaches occur because despite the number of reminders, people still aren't getting enough water! Headaches and thirst are both signs of dehydration. You should be drinking, in daily ounces, half your body weight in pounds. (i.e. Body weight in pounds, divided by 2 = number of ounces of water per day.) Click here for detailed guidelines - how much water do you need daily?
6. Stop drinking coffee. Contrary to recent marketing as a source of antioxidants, chocolate and coffee are two of the worst things you can do for your immune system and your health. Caffeine robs your body of minerals and vitamins, and it dehydrates you. If you drink coffee, make sure you add an additional two glasses to your water intake per cup of coffee. A mineral supplement helps to offset caffeine's damage, too.
7. Worse yet is the impact of refined white sugar. If you do only one thing to boost your immune system, eliminating sugar will do the trick. You will see noticeable results in your energy levels, weight distribution, immunity and your ability to think clearly when you break the cravings and stop eating refined sugar. Many holistic nutritionists consider sugar a drug for its impact on the human body; some practitioners are known to prioritize eliminating sugar from the diet over recommending that people quit smoking. Healthier sugars such as agave and stevia do exist, but avoid artificial sweeteners; they are even worse than cane sugar.
8. Stock up on raw fruits and vegetables for their antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre and enzymes. The nutritional content that you receive from raw fruits and veggies is unparalleled. Many vitamins, including C, are antioxidants and will protect cells - including those of your immune system - from damage by toxins in the environment. Dark-coloured produce (berries, kale, broccoli) tends to be higher in flavonoids, polyphenols and other antioxidants. The perfect source of minerals is seaweed, which is sold dried, but can often be found raw (dried at low temperatures to maintain most of the enzymes and nutrients) in health food stores.
9. Exercise can make a noticeable difference to your health and happiness by releasing endorphins. Most of us spend 90% of our lives indoors, inhaling dubiously filtered air and other people's germs, so take every opportunity to get outside. Time spent outdoors in the cold also stimulates the thyroid gland.
Finally...
10. Nurture yourself. Make sure you take time to yourself, spend some time with friends, and indulge yourself in a massage, a hot bath, or an energy work session when you want one. Our bodies respond to our emotions - if you're feeling harassed and anxious, it can manifest in a sore throat or a cold. Create a space within yourself and your living environment for harmony, self-love and joy (giving thanks, prayer and blessing the abundance in your life and of the world around you helps). Pay attention to warning signs of sore throat or exhaustion so you can keep them from getting worse. Take a "mental health day" every few months to make sure your emotional needs are met. When you're happy, you're far less likely to get sick.0 -
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Rojomcdojo wrote: »a......COLD????
Grow a pair.
turns out its tonsilitus, and iv lost my voice. thanks for your rudeness tho
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turns out its tonsilitus, and iv lost my voice. thanks for your rudeness tho
ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....
tonsilitis...the most horrible thing in the world!! i had it day one of the lc last year..thank god it wasnt my lc!!:( antibiotics..and difflam spray numbs it... gargle disprin or solpadeine..get one of those microwavable bean bag things for your neck...they help!! u poor, poor thing i HATE tonsilitis!!!!!
(im an expert on tonsilitis, i get it badly about three times a year)0 -
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Try breathing in steam for about 10 minutes as well, I had laryngitis a while back and that helped. Don't know if it would do anything for tonsillitis but may as well give it a go.
Best way to go about it is make sure there's plenty of hot water, run the hot tap in your sink, keep your head about a foot above the sink and put a big towel over your head+the sink. You will look like a nutter but it might help 0 -
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This is only slightly relevant. I suffer from Hayfever, and it really irritates my eyes and nose. My nose becomes clogged and starts running as well.
Went to the pharmacy and got some 'Flixonase Allergy relief' - Works wonders! My nose stays completely dry all day and allows me to study without sniffling every few seconds!
Just in case anyone else is experiencing a blocked stuffy nose 0
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