Getting Sick in College

LilyMoon
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:18:56 +0000

The best bet is to really work hard on keeping your immune system strong. I send my son with an arsenal of vitamins and such to try and keep illness at bay. An excellent product is called Emergen-C. It comes in a box full of packets that mixes easily with water or any cold drink. It is loaded with fast acting vitamin C and B vitamins and works really well. At the first sign of an illness - take up to 3 packets spaced out throughout the day and you will wipe it out. Works like a charm in my family.

If there is a health food store near where you are going to school it would be good to go and get healthier products to keep in your room. If not, then stock up before you leave and on holidays to get you through. My son is lucky to have a Whole Foods right near campus. Good things to have on hand…health bars - I like Greens+, but any bar packed with nutrition will do. They keep well and can serve as a quick breakfast on the fly and a good snack in between classes. Juices - containers of orange juice, acai juice, green drinks, smoothies are great to keep your energy and nutrition up. Many campuses have places to get smoothies, like Jamba Juice or similar spots. Make use of them and get the immune boosting add-ins if they offer them.

Otherwise, as said by others, take the best care of yourself as possible. If you have a few late nights try and fit some naps in. Use the gym to exercise. Eat as healthy as possible in the cafeteria.

Good luck and good health!