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My daughter had a splenectomy at age 13 due to a heretidity condition on my (father) side of the family. She is now 18 & gets sick quite often. Is there any supplement along with a daily multivitamin that you would recommend for her to boost her immune system? Thank you, Brian M
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Don't smoke. -Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat. -Exercise regularly. -Maintain a healthy weight. -Control your blood pressure. - drink alcohol only in moderation. -Get adequate sleep. -Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly. -Get regular medical screening tests Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Don t smoke. -Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in saturated fat. -Exercise regularly. -Maintain a healthy weight. -Control your blood pressure. - drink alcohol only in moderation. -Get adequate sleep. -Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly. -Get regular medical screening tests Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!