Is it true that going to work even if you're sick makes your immune system stronger?
88181
No, when you're sick, your body needs rest.
103827
Interesting theory.  There are some similar theories around diseases like asthma.  Basically, by challenging your immune system, you make it stronger, a la Nietzsche "What does not kill me, makes me stronger."  \nI don't know the answer to your question, but I wouldn't be surprise if they did.
807572
Usually the flu has to run it's course, but you can treat the symptoms with things like Advil, caugh meds, etc. while boosting your immune system [to fight the flu/cold] with Airborne, Zicam and any Zinc lozenges you can find. These products work together wonderfully, however it's BEST to start them AS SOON AS you even THINK you're comming down with something or before you are going to be around people you either know are sick or think may be sick.\n\nYou can also BUILD your immune system up by taking Echinacea, Goldenseal and Vitamin C. Just remember that the Echinacia & Goldenseal are best started about a month before flu/cold season starts and quit taking them just after the flu/cold season ends. You CAN O.D. on vitamins so take no more than 200% RDA daily or 500% RDA [ONLY] while sick. Also, if you increase your intake of ONE vitamin, your body will want an increase of most other vitamins.\n\nLike Vitamin C you can O.D. on ANY vitamin ESPECIALLY the "Oil Soluable" ones: A, D, E and K. The oil soluable vitamins build up in the body and are metabolized very slowly. All the other vitamins are called "Water soluable". They are metabolized and eliminated quicker but you can still take too much of them at one time.\n\nBTW: If your flu symptoms don't lessen in a week or so...OR...they get worse, GET to the DR, *FAST*!!! True Flu is NOTHING to play with.\n\nEdit: And YES good old fashioned HOME MADE Chicken Soup has been clinically proven to help speed recovery time of colds/flu.<forgot about that one!...blushing, LOL!
880937
Because the cold weakened your immune system.
104193
When you are sick your body will heat up inside in order to try and kill the virus or bacteria that is invading your body.  It is best not to lower your temperature, since you will fight off the illness quicker, if possible.
464153
Yes, because extra energy from your body is needed to convert sugar into useful nutrients.  You need to conserve energy when you are sick and not using more.
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Everything you do, touch, breath, eat and drink affects your immunity. How to build strong immunity in your body is greatly affected by how you live your life. Sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress reduction, and health conditions are the main providers of foundation of having strong immune response.\n\nThings to do:\n>>Live a healthy life in general.\n>>Adequate rest and sleep - during deep sleep, our bodies release potent immune-enhancing substances that strengthen immune function.\n>>Regular exercise -  The body has a remarkable ability to increase its metabolic capacity through consistent regular physical conditioning.\n>>Good nutrition -  A healthy balanced diet of vegetables, fruits, whole and fortified grains, and dairy products, with small amounts of fish and meat if you wish. is absolutely essential to maintain good immunity. A healthy immune system depends on adequate amounts of protein, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other important metabolic nutrients. \n>>Detoxification - effects of  toxins and pollution are harmful to the immune system. Avoiding source of toxins and pollution is the best way to help.\n>>Avoid geting stress - stress has been found to stimulate immune-suppressing chemicals such as adrenaline. Stress reducers such as meditation, relaxation, guided imagery, and hypnosis can effectively enhance immunity.\n>>Avoid smoking or getting exposed to smoke - smoking suppresses immune cells.\n>>Immunization against some diseases is a good help.☺
746908
Chances are real good you will get sick.
95915
Yes, if she has a partner who supports her, gets home by end of school hour, and has at least three days off per week, like Sat, Sun Mon.  And she has good health so she is not sick from the work load.  Good for you if that is what you are striving for.
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You can get it if you can prove you're too sick to work. But it takes a long time and social security turns most people down the first time so you'll have to appeal.
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your mental health and social well being have been shown to have correlations with physical health\n\npeople that are happy and have friends and family to support them get sick less and recover faster and more fully when they do get sick (on average)
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Actually no.  While data shows that vitamin C certainly boosts the immune system, it has never been proven that it prevents illness.\nHOWEVER, it has been proven that vitamin C can reduce the duration of a cold... so, about 1000 mg per day once you begin to feel the onset of a cold, and it's likely to shorten the length of your illness.\n\noh and p.s. too much vitamin C can NOT hurt you.  It is a water soluble vitamin, which means your body will use what it can, and excrete the rest in urine.
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Go to local store and pick up supplement called Echinacea.  It will help kick start you immune system.  Every time I feel a cold coming on, I use it and the cold is shorten.
430745
They inject their DNA into your cells and then your cells start to reproduce the virus instead of more of your cells. Eventually the cell lyses (breaks open) and releases more viruses. This is a constant cycle. The "sickness" You get is actually your immune system's response to the viruses causing your cells to constantly lyse. The runny nose is your body trying to drain out all the bad stuff, the fever is your body trying to kill the viruses through heat, the sore throat is the same drainage coming out your nose just going down the back of your throat and making it raw, and the fatigue is because your body is using all of its energy to fight off the virus.
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Yes\n\nGlandular fever stays infective weeks to months after having the illness. You will probably have returned to work by this time.  If your not to tired, its important to build up your strengh with gentle exercise.
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Your immune system  protects you from illness. If you were not exposed to disease and germs you would not get ill. Keep away from all other humans, and you would not pick up their germs.  Some exposure to germs is good, as it lets your immune system build up tolerance for some illnesses.\n\nSome people get sick easily, others don't, and it's all out of our control. What you can do is wash your hands with soapy water a number of times each day. Never pick your nose or rub your eyes unless you wash your hands first (germs enter through those orifices easily).  Don't breathe air someone has sneezed into or coughed into, who has a cold.  \n\nSome people get ill due to allergies and polluted air, or polluted water, or spoiled food.   Avoid those things, and that will help.
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because your body is fighting hard to fight off the infection, thats also why you feel tired and run down when you have the flu. so your body is working hard and using up all your energy