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Things That Help To Strengthen the Immune System

celticeagle @celticeagle (189833) • Boise, Idaho 15 Feb

Some people on here have written about having some immune system issues. I thought I would share some nutrients that added to our diets can help to strengthen that very important body system. Here are some: * Echinacea - This...

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Waste of 3 hours

Ms Rae @carebear29 (32002) • Wausau, Wisconsin 27 Dec 16

So I ended up sick again for no reason puking today and couldn't hold anything down. Well, my husband took time out of his job again to take me to ER. Needless to say I sat there for 3 hours and still didn't get seen so I messaged...

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The Power of Zinc

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43598) • Denver, Colorado 3 Dec 16

Just three days ago, I came down with a wicked nasty cold. Fever, aches, pains, chills, an incessant cough, you name it, I had it. It was time to break out the zinc. I popped 50mg of zinc with each meal. (You have to eat when...

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I Need Zinc!

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43598) • Denver, Colorado 29 Nov 16

Yesterday, I spent an inordinate amount of time coughing and hacking. I attributed this to smoking too much, because I did smoke more than I should have. This morning, however, I can feel it. I'm coming down with a cold. My...

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Going shopping today for my daughters birthday

ShannyBananny @shaggin (74987) • United States 17 May 16

I need groceries so I have to go out today even though I'm feeling under the weather. A friend on facebook said to try taking zinc so I am going to pick some up at Walmart. I hate shopping with a passion so thankfully most...

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The Good, The Bad and The Snugly

AnjaP @Rollo1 (16676) • Boston, Massachusetts 4 Oct 15

The Good - Hurricane Joaquin has tracked even further East, and it looks quite good in terms of not being too terribly affected by it. No power outages means more time online for me. The Bad - It's this cold. It's definitely...

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Zinc supplement eased and soon cured my Dad's Angina Pectoris

BrodCobalt @BrodCobalt (11) 12 Jan 13

My dad had Angina Pectoris not a long time ago. It is a heart condition that makes a person feel intense pain on the chest and tire easily. He takes only a couple of steps and he will already breathe heavily and feel the chest...

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zinc added as an adjuvant to standard antibiotics may bring about a revolution.

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 2 Aug 12

A study conducted by a groups of doctors in India claim that 10 mg zinc added to standard antibiotics may help infants between 7 days and 120 days old overcome severe life-threatening bacterial infections. The findings, published...

Tibetan silver, what do you know about it?

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 29 May 12

I don't know every much. Just lately is the first I'd ever heard about it. It's supposed to have zinc in it and NOT have lead in it. Other than that, I don't know much. This interests me as a topic, so if you know something or...

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You still need extra zinc supplement

Yanzalong @yanzalong (19091) • Indonesia 22 Apr 12

I was told zinc from your vege and fruits can't be all be absorbed in the body due to other molecules in the foods blocking zinc from being absorbed. What is your take on this issue?

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Zinc Side Effects

crazyredhead @crazyredhead (954) • United States 25 Apr 09

My boyfriend is taking Zinc tablets and he thinks they do well for him and from what I've seen I agree but are there any side effects to taking Zinc tablets? Can too much Zinc be a problem?

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I bought these vitamins today let me know if you take them

moneymommy @moneymommy (3418) • United States 5 Mar 09

I bought some vitamins today. One is a B complex with vitamin C added and the other bottle is Calcium with Magnesium and zinc. Do you take these vitamins on a regular basis. Do you think they will help with inflamed nerves? I also...

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What are the best cold remedies?

princessdian @princessdian (506) • United States 22 Feb 09

I had really bad cold symptoms yesterday so I took some Vitamin C and Zinc along with a multi-vitamin. I started feeling a little better this afternoon so I think it must have worked. I also feel A LOT after I take a shower....

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Have you ever been really sick but couldn't see the doctor right away?

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 24 Nov 08

I told myself I wasn't going to mention the fact that I caught my hubby's cold because it really isn't worth mentioning. It's just a cold! But, this morning I realized that it was more than a cold. I've definitely got an upper...

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what are the different food items which contain lots of zinc?

anjanabs @anjanabs (127) • India 11 Nov 08

i have heard that multi vitamin tablets contain lots of zinc.but i want to know the food items which contains zinc?

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Lean Beef, a best source of Iron, a food for the brain

ana3173 @ana3173 (420) • Philippines 5 Nov 08

Iron is an essential mineral that helps kids stay energized and concentrated at school. Lean Beef is one of the best absorbed sources of Iron. In fact, just 1 0unce per day has been shown to help the body absorb iron from other...

Do you use Airbone?

sedel1027 @sedel1027 (17846) • Cupertino, California 19 Aug 08

We had never touched the stuff until my husband got the flu in February (he actually had the flu AND an ear infection at once!). The doctor he went to suggested that he either use that or take the Vitamin C & Zinc pills because...

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Water

bfarrier1 @bfarrier1 (2082) • United States 18 Nov 07

Does anyone drink vitamin water? My daughter gave me a bottle and I have been drinking it ever since. There is several flavors and it is according to what vitamins you want. I myself like it better than just plain water and I am...

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What do you think of Zinc for colds?

reginapaul @reginapaul (40) • United States 15 Apr 07

I started using Zinc to reduce the length and severity of my colds a few years ago. Before that I used Echinacea. Do you use Zinc too? What do you think of it? Do you still use Echinacea?

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raw oysters, aphrodisiac?

annieja @annieja (589) • United States 29 Dec 06

do you believe certain foods are an aphrodisiac, like raw oysters? Raw oysters have been a favorite aphrodisiac food since the time of aphrodite during greek age. oysters are rich source of zinc, a mineral required for...

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