Drink a glassful two to three times daily for 10 days. Take thymus extract. Your thymus gland releases proteins that are critical to immune system function. These proteins stimulate the production and activity of specialized white blood cells that locate and destroy viral and bacterial invaders. Low levels of these proteins, common among the elderly and patients with chronic illnesses, leave you more susceptible to infection.
Thymus products vary greatly in quality.
Look for a powdered extract of purified calf thymus protein that dissolves under the tongue. For acute infection, the recommended dose is 4-8 mcg per day, in divided doses. Take supplemental probiotics. Unfortunately, antibiotics eliminate these helpful bacteria along with the harmful ones, so it's important to replenish them. Look for a supplement that contains Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus.