Health Advice

Emergen-C. You can get it at walmart or any other stores. Its a powder that you mix with water (or part juice part water). I take it once or twice a day at the first signs of a cold and within 2 days the cold is gone. Its also supposed to be an energy booster. My MIL uses it daily and then if she feels a cold coming or been around someone who was hacking and coughing she drinks another. She swears by it and so far i do too.

Hi T.,
I love my ND, Doctor of Naturopathy. That is the quickest way I know of to strengthen your immune system. They may also suggest resources to boost your children's immune systems. An ND's method of testing is non-invasive and holistic. HTH, C.

Hi T.,
When buying Vitamins, choose ones that are CHELATED technology, these are more absorbable by the body and won't overwork the kidney or liver.

Since I and my whole family have been using these new technology, we have felt alot better, no getting sick,
These vitamins include 12 Fruits, 12 vegetales, coQ10 for the hearth, mineral and nutrition for osteoporosis,
they are excellent.

check them out at www.xango3Sixty5.com (this is not my website, this is informational)

you can email me for more info tecuento123 at yahoo

They will also give you energy,
with 3 kids you need this energy.
My daughter has a 15 month old and a 1 month old, and she says since she started taking these , she can deal more patiently with the kids.

I will have you in my prayer so that you can make a wise choice for your health and your families health.

God bless,
Oly

Hi T.,
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you probably need a good physical examination. You could have some kind of minor defeciency.

O sweetie- you are probably just worn out. Do you get enough sleep? (Of course not..) A B vitamin could probably help give you a little energy. Have you talked to your doctor? It seems with three kids 5 and under you are probably just worn down and a little TLC would do wonders. Do you exercise? Even though it seems too much trouble to exercise- exerting some energy will give you more energy and make you feel better and be healthier. Also that bit of time you take for yourself is great for the psyche. Let a few things around the house go for a bit until you get yourself back together- I think as moms we put ourselves under so much pressure to do "everything"- and it is wearing.
So these are my suggestions. Exercise. Get some sleep. Eat healthy food, not junk. Check with your doctor on vitamin suggestions. Your body is telling you that it is overwhelmed- listen.

Airbourne three times a day should do the trick to keep your body fighting off these illnesses, the vit C is high dose and gets your body fighting it off.

I had the same type of problems after the births of both of my children, and I am a very fit person, and eat tons of veggies and fruits and drink only water or herbal teas. I see a naturopath because I like to go the holistic route. She put me on several supplements:

First, a good WHOLE FOOD multivitamin. (Not necessarily from the store by the WF name, but a vitamin that is made from foods.) I actually stayed on prenatal vitamins for about a year after each birth, and then switched to a regular WF multi.

Second, some supplements that boost the immune system: vitamin C (it's in the multi, but take extra until you're not sick all of the time), elderberry, zinc, and most importantly Beta Glucan and/or echinacea. When you feel something coming on, mega dose on the Beta Glucan or the echinacea for the first two days (double the regular dosage). On the third day, go to the regular dosing instructions. If you're just feeling yucky all of the time, go ahead and start on the Beta Glucan or echinacea and stick with it for 2 to 4 weeks, along with some vit C, and elderberry and/or zinc.

Third, there are alot of good homeopathic remedies at your local health food stores for specific illnesses. Check them out. If you're going to a good health food store, they should be very knowledgable on them. I find the people at Whole Foods to be very well trained.

Fourth, probiotics are great for increasing healthy bacteria in your body. Acidopholus, bifidopholus, etc. They are in yogurt, but not in a high enough quantity to be very effective. Get a pill, powder, or liquid in the refrigerated section of your health food store. Take the pill or use the liquid or powder in a smoothie, applesauce, yogurt, etc.

Good luck! If you need additional help, I recommend using a holistic health provider, such as a N.D.--naturopathic doctor.

Make sure you are taking good vitamins. Make sure you are taking a B50 or B100 supplement. You need some type of probiotics. And, I HIGHLY recommend the Immune System Factors by Michaels at Sun Harvest (actually I think they changed the name to Wellness Factors?). I highly recommend it. And for any type of congestion in the lung department, I highly recommend Lung Factors from Michael's brand as well. They have done me wonders when I can afford them. I can now only take them when I'm sick, but I used to take them daily. There are good vitamins by NOW brand but I now use the Supermom vitamins (beeyoutiful.com) (it's less pills for me which is an issue). If you use more than one item above, just check labels to make sure you're not getting too much of certain vitamins. I can help you out more if you need more info. My husband is a whiz at all this.

Hi
I use garlic! Yes, it's cheap and it works! Garlic is anti-viral and a natural antibiotic---really great for detoxing your system. About 2-3 little cloves per day should be enough. You can also buy it in pill form if the smell is too much for you. Anyway, I use it and it keeps me pretty healthy from all the kiddie germs (I have twin 2yr olds and a 5 yr old). I tell everybody about it but no one ever takes it. You can google the benefits yourself. One other great one is that it has cleared up my skin. Give it a shot!

acidopholus. get it at your healthfood store. take 2 every morning before you eat and you should never get sick again. i was in and out of the doctor every month with bladder infections and then yeast infections back and forth forever. for like a year. then i started taking this stuff every day and i dont get anything, but maybe a cold and one bladder infection a year!

T.-

Another lady suggested the vitamins from XANGO. I'm a Xango representative and would love to help you out. The daily vitamins are wonderful and so is the Xango juice. Tastes great too. My husband and I have been drinking this juice for about 4 years now and I haven't been sick once. I took it the whole time I was pregnant so you know its safe. We slip a little into our 6 months olds bottle and she loves it. She's exposed to all the new bugs out there and she hasn't been sick either. We even put some on our dogs food. I know that's a little over the top but we started doing this when we had a dog with cancer. She lived longer than expected and wasn't in as much pain so it was worth it. Our family, the whole family, is a Xango family. :-)

It's loaded with antioxidants that boost your immune system to help you fight off all those winter nasties. I've also found that when I start dragging a little I can up the amount that I drink everyday for a little added energy. You only have to drink about an ounce a couple times a day, depending on what kind of health issues you have, and that's it. When you combine it with the daily vitamins your body can't help but be healthier. This is the best way I found to prevent getting sick. I have my whole family drinking it. Not only does it work to help your body fight off bugs it can help you with some other health issues too.

My personal story is that I was told by my doctor that I would have to be on Prilosec twice a day for the rest of my life for my acid reflux. His words "think of it being like a diabetic, you have to take your medicine everyday" Thats when I decided to try Xango out. My neighbor had been suggesting it to me for a while but I just couldn't see how a juice would be the way to "fix" my problems. But I also couldn't help think about my poor liver and how badly it would be effected by the drugs. So I tried it. I drank the juice everyday and about three weeks later I started noticing that I had a craving for hot sauce. The one thing I haven't been able to eat in years. As time progressed I was able to go down to one pill a day and now I'm drug free and can eat all the spicy hot sauce I want. I will never tell someone to go off their medications because I'm not a doctor and this is a supplement but sometimes the natural way is the better way. My mom, while not being able to completely go off her anti-inflammatory medication for her arthritis, has been able to cut it way, way back. The drugs were giving her ulcers. Now her stomach is better and so is her arthritis. Xango is a natural anti-inflammatory along with all the other health benefits.

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T.,

I have had similar issues being in my late thirties, with kids 3,5,6. I found that it wasn't so much boosting my immunities that helped, it was using hand sanitizer and washing my hands a lot! If you are a nail biter, or eye rubber (allergies) you are at higher risk for re-infecting yourself. Keep in mind that small kids often have their fingers in their mouths and noses and they touch everything in public places. Even your own kids touch everything. I use clorox wipes for the remote, telephone and refrigerator door handle periodically. This can help reduce the transmission of the childhood illnesses your kids bring home from school or playgroups. Hope this helps.

I am pregnant with our fifth...and our oldest is 5! So I do understand the feelings you are going through. You mention fitness, but you spend much time outside? Fresh air and sunshine WHILE exercising is very important. I take my girls regularly to the track around the local college. They have fun and it's good for everyone. I take a sit n stand or double stroller for the younger two so I can walk faster then they can (pushing the weight while walking briskly is great for your heart and upper body muscles rather then just stretching you legs in a leisurely stroll!!)

You probably are already drinking lots of water, but carbonation will dehydrate you and caffeine (tempting as it is) will make you tired. Sugar can depress your immune system. Try sprinkling 1 tbs of ground flax in your smoothies, mix it in your dinner (even lasagna!) ect for the omega 3 benefits as well as fiber and protein. This might give you a little needed boost.

If you have to go to bed early or get naps during the day, try to get more sleep. I'm certain that's the root of my problem, not getting enough sleep! My girls are up before 6, sometimes before 5!

Hi T.,

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First, see a doctor. I had my 5th child at age 40 (a little surprise), and was sick constantly for almost 2 years. I kept thinking I was just too old to have a baby. I was exhausted all the time. I finally decided to have a checkup - and was diagnosed with diabetes. I had no idea. It is now 12 years later and it has taken me this long to get it under control. So be sure everything is ok with you physically. I take a B-12 sublingual vitamin, Vitamin C + D, and Iron everyday. You are very young to be so exhausted. Good luck!
Also - enjoy every minute with your children. I only have one left at home (3 are in college and one has a job 6 hrs. away) and I miss them all so much!

T.,

My doctor recommended a great multivitamin that is not over-the-counter called the Essentials by USANA. I have been taking them for about 4 years and my immune is better than before! You can order them on-line at their website: www.healthrep.usana.com and they will ship to your house every month if you use the autoship (cheaper that way). Can't live without them since they have done so much for me. They have a children's multi too called Usanimals in case your looking for a quality vitamin for your kiddos!

Take care!

M.

Stop having babies! No I am not being sarcastic. I have read that it takes 3-5 years for a womans body to recouperate from a pregnancy. You have had 3 in 5 years! It's taking a toll on your health! and considering their ages, no wonder you are tired! You need to rest as much as possible, and take really good care of yourself from your eating habits, light exercise, no drinking or smoking, and yes take supplements! I wish you the best of luck, and wait at least 4 years before you even think about another one...If at all!

Sleep. Sleep. Sleep. I know you don't have time and it seems impossible to figure out what to not do but you can't help anyone in your family if you are sick and being sick takes up too much time and makes you slow. Get some sleep and be healthy. Depending on how sleep deprived you are it could take 6 months to really be feeling better consistantly.
God Bless

Edit: I read some of the other responses and I do agree with pretty much all of them. Supplements are a big help and sometimes a must. There are some really great products and juices out there that work wonders and will help you feel better and help your immune system. But still non of this matters if you have a long standing sleep deprevation issue. No supplement or magnetic mattress can do anything for you if you simply aren't lying down with your eyes shut enough. I use many supplements. I have Nikken products and love them. But your immune system cannot maintain the demands made on it if it is worn out. Sleep is healing. That's how God made it. A time to recover and heal from the day.