10 Reasons You Should Take a 20-Minute Walk Today
Do you have time to exercise? It’s common for people to say they don’t have it. We’re all leading busy lives these days, and many of us struggle to find that extra half-hour or hour […]
Immune System
Research on the Vitamin D Deficiency COVID-19 Connection
We already know that vitamin D is critical for healthy bones and teeth. But could vitamin D also play a part in COVID-19 deaths… or even infection prevention? Recent studies suggest this little sunshine nutrient […]
10 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease
It’s not unusual for your fingers and toes to suffer during the winter season. There’s a reason those foot and hand warmers are such popular gifts over the holidays, say nothing of those thermal lined […]
Why Your Immune System Needs Zinc
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 […]
8 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
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 […]
10 Natural Ways to Prevent and Soothe the Common Cold
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 […]
Our Top 17 Antioxidant Powders
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 […]
How to Avoid These 5 Germ Hot Spots
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 […]
Natural Ways to Treat Norovirus (Stomach Flu)
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 […]
9 Side Effects of Antibiotics
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 […]