Can I Prevent Frequent Colds?

I used to be a fairly heavy smoker, 20-40 cigarettes a day for 10 years or so. In that time I would get seasonal coughs/colds/flu about once a year which would last for a week or two. ...show more

My friend takes antibiotics once a day to prevent infections. I thought there could be complications from taking this pill every day like its an aspirin(lol)

I get about three per year, and they tend to last for about a week each. This seems a lot more than most people, and I have just recovered from my annual Autumn term cold. This really gets to me. I eat healthily, rarely less than 6 servings of fruit...

I am currently almost over a cold I had, and am taking an antibodtic to help fight it off. I've heard some people say that antibodtics (pills) help prevent your current cold from ...show more

I know that a good diet, regular exercise and getting enough sleep are really important for a strong immune system. I have been told that if you vacuum regularly and keep your house clean, as well as wash your hands regularly then you will really help...

I'm really not asking for your opinion on whether garlic works or not. Only my 1 year old has had colds/flu this entire winter. I would like to know if anyone knows a way to give a toddler garlic supplements.

Besides drinking fluids and keeping warm, how can you prevent everyday illnesses? Does it have to do with having a better immune system?

After i get a cold my upper life becomes quite dry and crusty and i would like to know what is causing this and how i could prevent this from happening (i caught a cold today).