Getting a cold? Here, take some zinc. It’s advice you’re likely to hear from family, friends and even your doctor during cold and flu season. You may also see advertisements for cold-remedy products like Cold-EEZE […]
The immune system is a fascinating and complex network that defends the body. Mosby’s Dictionary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine describes the immune system as “The group of organs, cells and chemicals that protect the […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that every year, adults have an average of two or three colds and children have even more. You’d think with all our medical advances that we’d […]
We’ve been told for years now that we need more antioxidants to be healthy. That’s one of the main reasons why scientists recommend we get more fruits and vegetables in our diet. In response to […]
Last year’s flu season (2017-2018) was one of the most severe in the last decade, with high rates occurring all across the country. The flu killed about 80,000 people and hospitalized more than any seasonal […]
What Is Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping and sometimes a fever. Norovirus is not related to the influenza virus, although it is often called “stomach flu.” It […]
There’s no disputing that antibiotics are lifesaving medications that have both increased the life expectancy of the world’s population and given many a better quality of life. On the whole, antibiotics have done much more […]
“Be sure to wear your coat!” your mother used to say. “You’ll catch a cold!” From a young age, we’re taught that cold weather can be dangerous. Get too chilled, and you could pay for […]
Winter isn’t just cold and uncomfortable for many of us. It can also put our health at risk. The dropping temperatures and dry air irritate the respiratory tract, potentially aggravating asthma and other lung conditions, […]
Probiotics and Prebiotics What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? While you may already be somewhat familiar with probiotics, the concept of prebiotics could be entirely new. There are vast differences between probiotics and prebiotics. […]
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