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Germ Question: food and money?

If money (notes, coins etc) contains millions of germs, then why doesn’t everyone get ill? I have never seen anyone wash their hands before picking up a burger from McDonald’s, a sub from Subway or chicken from KFC, not forgetting all those people who buy pre packed food and it it straight away.

So they handle money then eat – can anyone anyone?

Are the facts and figures over exaggerated?

I know our immune systems do some of the work, but things I have read about money say they found E Coli, Salmonella and others on money from random testing.

Science question about the Immune System?

Please name the role of the following organs in the immune system.

Tonsils
Lymph nodes
Lymphatic Vessels
Appendix
Bone Marrow
Spleen
Thymus
Adenoids
White blood cells
Antibodies
Skin
Breathing Passage
Mouth and Stomach
Immune Response

Oh, and please cite your source if you can. Thanks. :D

Question about immune system while you sleep?

Does the immune system weaken or something while you are asleep? I ask because every time I am sick with a cold or something I always feel like 2 or 3 times worse after sleeping than I do when I’ve been awake for several several hours. Why is it that sleeping makes you feel worse? I always thought it was supposed to help you feel better.
Also, why is it that i am always so thirsty when sleeping but never any other time? I am only EVER super thirsty when waking up after sleeping, but NEVER near this thirsty during the day, only during sleep.

How can I boost my dog’s immune system?

I found a stray dog (mix of llasa apso/poodle/terrier!!!) in a rubbish bin (in Spain) almost 2 years ago. He was in a terrible state, no hair, and stank to high heaven. The first vet I took him to, diagnosed mange (demodex) so I did the treatment (dips) for 12 weeks, and then he tested negative.
To cut a long story short, 2 months ago I tried a different vet, as I wasn’t happy with the other one. He found that the dog has Leishmaniasis, so I am treating with Allopurinol
He also has mange again, which apparently is because his immune system is not working properly.
He also has infected paws, the antibiotics do not seem to be improving the condition much.
I don’t think he was weaned by his mum, which is why he has all these problems, so my question is:
Does anyone have a similar experience, and can you suggest something to boost his immune system. He is a lovely little dog, and is very happy, but I would like to find a cure for him.

how do i improve my immune system?

Same question has been posted multiple times already, but some answers are not specific enough. Some people recommend going to a good herbalist. Where would I find one? I never even heard of that before…
Some people recommend vitamin C. I tried taking it a while ago, after about 3 weeks it gave me nasty pimples on my face and as soon as stopped they went away. I tried again thinking it could be cuz of something else, but same thing happened. Why is that???
If I have a weak immune system, which I know I do cuz lately I’ve been getting sick a lot, how come my body won’t accept vitamin C?

How can I boost my immune system? Food/diet, supplements, etc?

I want to know how you can boost and or keep your immune system at its maximum. What supplements and foods should i eat for this?

The reason behind this question is that i am going to be getting prolotherapy in 3 weeks and they say the stronger your immune system is, the better it works. Im going to see the best prolotherapist in the midwest US.

My immune system is ok i guess. I only get sick about twice a year. However, it takes me about 2 to 3 weeks sometimes to get rid of colds.

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