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Germ-X in the drawer by the cockpit, drink lots of water, sleep sleep sleep, try to eat right. I also take Centrum Multi, Kirkland B-100 B Complex in AM. Caltrate every other morning also.

Try to exercise but sometimes TDY and hotel rooms all you want to do is chill out and not hit the gym. I try to compensate with a decent diet and rest.

I typically try to keep in good shape. I run 3 to 4 miles 3 or 4 times a week. Healthy eating is important. It's also important to get a good amount of sleep. As far as sanitization, I only wash my hands after I use the toilet. I never use the wipes in the cockpit. I think the other posters are right. We need to build immunities.

I am allergy sufferer. It would start with that and launch into a sinus infection. I'm also a skeptic when it comes to trying different things. A friend of mind told me to try something called Juiceplus. Man I swear by that stuff now. I've been taking it for a year now and I haven't had one sinus infection (used to get at least 4/year) and ive only had a couple very minor colds. Never had a sick day since I started it. I also use common sense and wash my hands an wipe down the cockpit before each flight.
FWIW

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Originally Posted by Bruno82 (Post 1092316)

Only problem is 25 dudes took a whiz/poop and came back into the cockpit without washing their hands.

But I agree with your points, yes....

What? Do you guys have AIDS or something? Geez, get an immune system or kick your parents' butts for not letting you get one. Didn't you ever lick a fly-swatter when you were a kid? Or pick up dog poo and throw it at your friends? Honestly. Kids these days... ;)

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Take a quality probiotic from a natural food store, and choose one that is in a refrigerator. Most illness begins in the stomach, so it is imperative to supply quality bacteria to your gut. Also, stuff a small greens supplement in your bag. It's a great way to get some veggies in a shake vs. eating some greasy food from the airport.

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Originally Posted by RockChalk (Post 1112643)

Most illnesses that pilots get start in the sinuses.

Eat dirt. It's gritty and tastes remarkably like...well...dirt. But it's full of stuff you should have an immunity to by the time you're an adult. And if you don't, you will after eating it and getting sick. ;)

Eat more greens..

Eat more greens and exercise. Drink plenty of clean water. That should do it.