Remember when you had a bad cold as a kid and your mom made you chicken soup? It always made you feel better, right? Though many have chalked it up to an old wives’ tale, it turns out that there … Read More
Cure for the common cold? That would be a welcome discovery by just about everyone. If you’ve searched for a cure, you probably have come across echinacea, a common herb that has been claimed to stimulate the immune system and … Read More
Step aside vitamin C! New research suggests that daily vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. We know that we’re more likely to get sick in the winter, and we also know that we get … Read More
Asthma, hay fever and sinusitis symptoms can all mimic those of the common cold or flu and last for long periods of time or may even be chronic. Cough? Runny nose? Mucus in your throat? If you answered “yes” to all … Read More
April showers bring May sniffles? Getting a cold or two is par for the course in winter. But it seems that this year people are getting more spring colds, at least in my neck of the woods. There’s nothing worse … Read More
Asthmatics suffer from hay fever and/or sinusitis more than double the normal population. With springtime here, it’s important to keep the seasonal allergies under control. Allergy relief may just be some warm water, salt and baking soda away. Saline irrigation may … Read More
A deadly superbug gene was found in the water supply in India. A superbug is a bacterium that is highly resistant to antibiotics. According to reports, “The study in The Lancet medical journal said that New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase 1 (NDM-1) producing … Read More
Riding the bus is healthier for the environment, but is it healthy for you? A recent study found that people who take public transportation were indeed slightly more risk for getting the flu. However, riding the bus frequently helps toughen … Read More
