Cold and Flu
Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Courtesy of Calmful Living
They say you are what you eat, but your health is also a reflection of what you do. That's why making healthy lifestyle choices can really help you keep illness at bay. Consider the ...
6 Ways to Boost Immunity and Stay Well
Posted January 5, 2016
Courtesy of Organic Connections
The truth is that we are constantly exposed to germs. But there are certain things that we engage in more often during the holidays that can impact our ...
Immunity All-Stars
While there really isn't any single magic bullet that can immediately restore immune function, there are certain nutrients that offer a powerful protective measure against colds and flu. The following are among my ...
Too Little Sleep May Quadruple Your Risk for Colds: Study
(HealthDay News) -- When you're run down from lack of sleep, you really are more apt to catch a cold, a new study ...
Massage May Boost Immune System
A relaxing massage also gives body's immune system a boost, say ...
Vitamin D Check
The winter season is upon us, with a lack of daylight hours, cloudy days and temperamental weather. And so we pack on the winter pounds, get the winter blues, and go into relative metabolic hibernation until spring ...
Cold or Flu?
The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more ...
Yes, You Can Stay Healthy This Winter!
Posted November 7, 2014
By Natural Vitality Living
A little self-care can go a long way in helping you stay well throughout the holidays and into the New Year. From herbal teas to delicious berries, taking ...
How Genetics Determine Flu Risk
BREAKTHROUGH discovery by Scots researchers could reveal ...
Probiotics May Protect Against Colds
Probiotics, also known as “friendly” bacteria, include a variety of beneficial strains that live in our gastrointestinal ...
Low Immune Function
By Michael T. Murray, ND
What is low immune function?
Low immune function refers to an underactive and poor performing immune system. The immune system's prime function is to protect the body against ...
Driving Under the Influence of a Cold Virus
A new study suggests that drivers should worry about being picked up for driving under the influence - of a ...
Prevent Colds and Flu
Many of us consider cold and flu season to be winding down by late winter, but it’s not time to let down our guards quite ...
Using Good Bacteria to Beat Bad Bacteria
As a young intern in Pittsburgh training to be an ear, nose and throat physician, Dr. Goldberg met a middle-aged patient who had recurring infections in one ...
Japanese Pickle Probiotic May Help Fight Flu
By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at China Weekly News -- Scientists have discovered that bacteria found in a traditional Japanese pickle can prevent ...
Your Stomach Bug May Well Be Norovirus
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug dubbed ...
Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
You know the feeling, that little tingle in your nose or throat, followed by a few sneezes and the feeling that you could take a nap just about ...
Top Picks for Flu Prevention
Seasonal flu season typically peaks in January or February, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention often report flu activity as late as ...
Online Program Boosts Hand Washing, Cuts Infections
Posted August 9, 2015
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- An online program that encourages people to wash their hands reduced the spread of cold and flu viruses within families, a new study says.
The ...
That Lingering Cough Could Be Bronchitis
Posted May 22, 2015
THURSDAY, May 21, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a cold that lasts a long time or a persistent cough, you could have bronchitis and should see a doctor, a doctor says.
"We see a lot of ...
Bolster Your Defenses with Vitamin C
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season is at its peak between December and February. And because of the cooler winter weather and lower humidity, cold viruses thrive this time of year. ...
Protect Yourself from Colds and Flu
Stocking up on vitamins may seem like the smart thing to do during cold and flu season, but are your wellness methods up to ...
The Importance of Being Awe Inspired
Posted August 26, 2015
By Michael T. Murray, ND
The field of positive psychology is providing valuable insights on exactly how our emotions influence our physiology. One are of body function that is very ...
Health Tip: When to Call the Doctor About a Cold or Flu
Posted November 9, 2014
(HealthDay News) -- Flu and the common cold share some common symptoms. Though both often can be treated at home, more serious cases require a doctor's care.
The American Academy of ...
Short Term Stress May Actually Boost Immune System
Everyone knows stress is bad for us. Chronic stress over weeks and months hammers the immune ...
Wolfberries Boost Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine
In a study of older mice, wolfberries (also called goji berries) appear to interact with the influenza vaccine to offer additional protection against the flu ...
5 Things to Know About Vitamin C
1. The immune system cannot function properly without vitamin C. It stimulates both the production and function of white blood cells, the body's main defense against bacteria and viruses. It also increases the ...
Is It a Cold or the Flu? Here's How to Tell
Posted January 2, 2017
FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- It's a miserable feeling -- you're exhausted, your throat hurts, and you're achy and feverish. But is it a cold or the flu?
According to Cindy ...
Vitamin C for Your Summer Cold
Sniffling, sneezing, and coughing are unwelcome during the winter months, but catching a cold seems particularly unfair when it's 80 degrees out and you should be outside having fun. Colds can be caused by more than 200 ...
Access the Surprising Gifts of Gratitude
Posted December 15, 2016
Each of us has more power than we realize to cultivate a life of abundance and appreciation. One way to do so: positively focused thinking in the form of thankfulness. Research suggests ...
A Dirty Little Secret: Hand-Washing Spotty Among Day Care Staffers
Posted December 7, 2016
THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Too few child care workers follow hand-washing guidelines, a new study suggests.
University of Arkansas researchers used video cameras to ...
Probiotics for the Common Cold
Probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, have been studied for a number of health conditions, but one of the most exciting benefits of probiotics is their effect on the common ...
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D improves health in so many ways that you’ll want to jump for ...
Garlic for Healthy Cholesterol and Immune Function
Garlic has been used throughout history virtually all over the world as a medicine. Its use predates written ...
6 Basic Steps To Get Started Exercising
Posted October 22, 2014
By Michael T. Murray, ND
Exercise is an important part of any health plan and an excellent way of keeping your immune system in shape as well. While most people know that staying active ...
Fall Into Cold and Flu Season
Fall’s cooling temperatures and changing colors signal the start of cold and flu season which also happens to coincide with the return of school. All of that togetherness and close contact means kids will be bringing ...
Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Respiratory Infections
Posted February 18, 2017
THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- There's preliminary evidence that adequate amounts of vitamin D might help lower rates of respiratory infections.
These infections include ...
Antibiotic Overuse Harmful
U.S. doctors are prescribing enough antibiotics to give them to 4 out of 5 Americans every year, an alarming pace that suggests they are being overused, a new government study ...
Why Being Cold Might Foster a Cold
(HealthDay News) -- Scientists may be proving Mom right: Your odds of avoiding a cold get better if you bundle up and stay warm.
Warmer body temperatures appear to help prevent the cold virus from spreading, in ...
Want to Stay Healthy? Try Washing Your Hands
By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) -- Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day.
...
Go For More Oregano
Oregano, the well known herb that gives pizza its familiar flavor, contains powerful nutritional and health ...
Could Your Office Job Rob You of Vitamin D?
Posted July 1, 2017
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Spending your days cooped up inside an office might mean you're not getting enough vital vitamin D -- ...
FDA Cracks Down on Antibacterial Soaps
Posted September 7, 2016
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is banning most antibacterial soaps and body washes currently on ...
Health Tip: Could You Have the Flu?
Posted January 25, 2014
(HealthDay News) -- Flu abounds during the winter months, but it can be difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other viruses that thrive when the weather is cold.
The U.S. ...
School Replaces Hand Sanitizer with Handwashing
The town's three elementary schools appear to have become the first in the state to discontinue providing students with hand ...
Skimp on Sleep and You Just May Wind Up Sick
Posted February 13, 2017
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Ever noticed that when you try to "do it all," the one thing you can count on is getting sick?
Now, a ...
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