Does Cycling Cure All Ailments

[uclown2002]

Nearly 12K miles last year in all weathers without so much as a mild cold.
But too much exercise affects the immune system

 

[BrumJim]

I used to need glasses. After many close-encounters on the road, I realise that my eyes are much better than most people's, so have ditched the spectacles.

 

[Cycling Dan]

Nearly 12K miles last year in all weathers without so much as a mild cold.
But too much exercise affects the immune system

Indeed. Over exercise can have a siginifant impact on ones immune system. It can reduce your white blood cell count by 50%

A link as people love links
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/injuryprevention/a/Ex_Immunity.htm

 

[Linford]

Have had lower back problems for years following a lifting injury in work. Cycling makes a lot of difference to this. Worthwhile doing it just for that if nothing else

 

[Ganymede]

I was being a bit tongue in cheek with my previous post. I collect vintage bikes and parts and it can get expensive at times. On a more serious note. A life times cycling and the underlying fitness provided by that has played a very large part in my surviving 3 heart attacks my Cardiac consultant assures me. Cycling also plays a very large part in my current recovery. So yes cycling is extremely good for my health and wellbeing. Has also provided my income for most of my adult life. So expenditure now isn't really grudged

I have other expensive hobbies

Well done on your survival!

Did anyone see this?: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2012/45/dara-obriains-science-club.html - I missed it but would have loved to see the section on the bicycle.

 

[Mattonsea]

In my 30s I suffered two slipped discs and spent a fortune in chiropractor fees . Since cycling regularly I have no back problems and
have levelled off on my meds as well. T have an active job but I still have the energy for cycling because of the fun it gives me .

 

[Globalti]

Cyclists get fewer colds because they are not using public transport, where people sneeze and cough and every surface is covered in bacteria and viruses, with which you infect yourself as soon as you rub your eyes or pick your nose. At home we always wash our hands first thing when coming in; I believe this keeps contamination at a lower level because we don't get many colds.

 

[Ganymede]

Cyclists get fewer colds because they are not using public transport, where people sneeze and cough and every surface is covered in bacteria and viruses, with which you infect yourself as soon as you rub your eyes or pick your nose. At home we always wash our hands first thing when coming in; I believe this keeps contamination at a lower level because we don't get many colds.

I wear gloves on public transport in winter, and in summer hit door/lift buttons etc with my knuckles or elbows, not my fingertips! I hold on using my forearms. Call me paranoid, but as a freelancer I need to keep well!

 

[Globalti]

I think you're paranoid! All you need to do is avoid touching your eyes and nose with unwashed hands.

I went for a contact lens tryout once and the optician only tinkled his fingers briefly under the tap - sure enough two days after he had stuck his dirty fingers in my eyes I got a cold.

 

[ColinJ]

I think you're paranoid! All you need to do is avoid touching your eyes and nose with unwashed hands.

I went for a contact lens tryout once and the optician only tinkled his fingers briefly under the tap - sure enough two days after he had stuck his dirty fingers in my eyes I got a cold.

If you are concerned about such things (which you clearly are) and you noticed that he didn't wash his hands properly (which you clearly did), why didn't you ask him to give his hands a proper wash?

 

[palinurus]

Cycling has made me immortal, so far.

 

[Ganymede]

I think you're paranoid! All you need to do is avoid touching your eyes and nose with unwashed hands.

I went for a contact lens tryout once and the optician only tinkled his fingers briefly under the tap - sure enough two days after he had stuck his dirty fingers in my eyes I got a cold.

Thanks, I am! I think it's useful paranoia - I work with my voice. Also I find it hard to avoid touching my eyes, nose and mouth - much harder than wearing gloves.

Also... hmmm... the two sentences in your post seem to contradict each other...?

 

[Globalti]

To my regret at the time I was too timid to insist that he went back and washed his hands properly. I won't be so timid next time.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Our lass reckons I am much more relaxed since I started cycling. Not seen any improvement in concentration at work, spend too much time on here and/or mentally planning the route home.

 

[Mo1959]

Our lass reckons I am much more relaxed since I started cycling. Not seen any improvement in concentration at work, spend too much time on here and/or mentally planning the route home.

Maybe it's just that she doesn't see as much of you now that you are cycling for about 5 hours a day!