Re: suffering from colds and flu once every two to three months

In Reply to: suffering from colds and flu once every two to three months posted by MAXI on April 04, 2000 at 06:06:11:

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: I seem very prone to the flu virus and I suffer from a bout of the flu approximately every 2 to 3 months. I have a healthy diet, and I walk 6kms 5 to 6 times a week. I have started taking echinaeca, which has reduced the severity of the sinus symptoms that usually accompany a cold. Each time I get the flu it hits me harder than the last time and it now takes me about a fortnight to fully recover. My doctor is not in favour of the flu vaccine as I am so young and healthy!!!! I also take plenty of vitamin C.Has anybody got any suggestions???

I know exactly where you're coming from! I used to get colds ~every 2-3 months, which seem to linger on and turn into a sinus infection! I started taking some herbs from the nutrition store, and they have helped quite a bit! I take a combo which includes: echinacea, garlic bulb, astragalus, elderberry, cat's claw, and a couple others that I couldn't find separately. I haven't gotten sick in 11 months! And, I'm not all doped up on cold and allergy meds all the time! Let me know if you have success with other herbs, or if you have any questions. You can contact me through email. Good luck!!!