Tammi K Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 ...because this is all information I probably should ( and already do know) but at the moment my brain is rattled. In less then two weeks, ds, dd, and I fly to the east coast so ds can compete in the Figure Skating National Championship. December was a misery of cold and cold type illness. Ds has only been sick a handful of times in his entire life and he was sick enough to miss skating for a week. I've been sick since the beginning of December and I'm still coughing and sneezing. DD had been dealing with cold symptoms and swollen glands. (It wasn't flu - just really miserable colds.) At the moment everyone is closer to mending than to being sick and I would like to keep it that way. I don't think we can afford to have anyone come down with anything else at this point. So, bring on your best suggestions to keep some kids healthy for the next 3 weeks. We fly on the 13th. He competes on the 17/18th and then we fly home on the 20th. I think we could deal with some sniffles then. But, not before please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Enough SLEEP! Everyone wash hands frequently. Try to avoid touching nose, eyes, mouth, etc. Your ds who is competing can't do this, but moderate exercise is very good for the immune system. He's training harder than moderate which taxes the system, but if you keep others in your family healthy, you're helping to protect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D, fresh air, sunshine. Bonne Chance! What a great opportunity for him! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D, fresh air, sunshine. Bonne Chance! What a great opportunity for him! :hurray: Sunshine...this is Alaska. 5 hours of daylight and lots of it rainy....probably not going to happen. But, Vit D does come in bottles! Good reminder to actually take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D3 Immune Stimulator (by Nature's Sunshine) Garlic and ginger eaten together in whatever you think would taste good :) Zinc Echinacea (but only if you feel it coming on, not as a preventative) Cold fermented cod liver oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Alaska? Definitely from a bottle, then! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm a fan on vitamin D and a high quality probiotic. Along with good sleep and lots of hand washing - but don't use antibacterial soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Limit sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Natural route: Garlic, parsley, cumin, turmeric. All have anti -bacterial and anti-viral properties. Chicken soup/broth from great stock. Lavender essential oil. Sniff it every now and again, take it on the plane with you. OK, now a certified quack. lol Still, I have noticed these things really do work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D. We also swear by elderberry syrup in the winter - this one for kids: http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Sambucus-Bio-certified-Elderberry/dp/B001GKUH24/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420338735&sr=1-1&keywords=kids+elderberry and this one for adults: http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Apitherapy-Organic-Elderberry-Propolis/dp/B0011DMO86/ref=sr_1_21?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420338760&sr=1-21&keywords=elderberry Good luck to your son at Nationals!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 When we're trying to stay particularly healthy, I make elderberry syrup for us. You can also buy it as Sambuccol. Emergen-C is also our friend. As others have said, handwashing is super important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Sambuccol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I buy Rainbow Light vitamin D3 gummies (the raspberry flavor has 2,500 IU and we use this dose during the winter). Vitamin C Sambucus Elderberry syrup: I buy the one with raspberry flavoring. (My kids don't like the taste of the plain elderberry syrup but I use that one...you mix it with some water and I think it tastes a bit like prune juice, but I happen to like prunes!) You can also get lozenges that also have some zinc. Maybe try some Ayr Saline nasal gel to keep nostrils from drying out during the flight? Good luck and good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Limit sugar! I have heard that it lowers the immunity for up to 6-8 hours aftet taking it! White poison ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have heard that it lowers the immunity for up to 6-8 hours aftet taking it! White poison ;) Our pediatrician's busiest week for sickness is the the one right after Halloween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Vitamin D Multi vitaminOJ hand washing Sleep don't touch your face when out Wear gloves when out and about; I'm guessing in Alaska, gloves, and good outwear are a give. Avoid sick people Don't shake hands at services (if you attend) or keep your gloves on Wear a mask if necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Probiotics in food or drink form, sleep, healthy diet, and a lot of hand washing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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