Browse Category: Cold and Flu
Published: January 25, 2010
Influenza (flu) is a serious infection of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. The symptoms of influenza are similar to that of the common cold, but more severe in nature. Learn about influenza and its treatment through rest and medications.
Published: January 11, 2010
Ok. Raise your hand if you are unclear on the subject of whether foods that are high in fat are good for you or bad for you. Go ahead and take a couple of moments to think about. Fat. Good thing or bad thing? BAD! And not just for your waistline. In fact, new research is suggesting that you can actually boost your immunity to colds, the flu and other dangerous health conditions simply by avoiding fatty fare.
Published: January 07, 2010
It used to be that every “good mother” had a cupboard in her home that had a wide assortment of over the counter (OTC) medications to treat any of a variety of symptoms that a child may encounter. Whether it was a severely clogged nose or a horrendous sounding cough, there was magical grape or cherry flavored syrup that was supposed to resolve the problem. But what we know now about such cough and cold medicines may surprise you. Keep reading to find out why you should be looking into natural alternatives to cough and cold medicines.
Published: December 08, 2009
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Published: December 03, 2009
Surely you’ve heard the importance of vitamin D when it comes to your health. And now, a new study suggests that vitamin D is SO essential to your immune system, that it’s been preserved in the human genome for over sixty million years! With a history like that, you can’t go wrong in getting more vitamin D. Keep reading to find out more about this discovery.
Published: November 26, 2009
We’re becoming complacent about the threat of swine flu. After all, many cases have turned out to be relatively mild even though there are a lot of them and the spread is breathtakingly fast. Even so, in most cases, serious outcomes such as deaths and hospitalizations have been easily explained by the patients’ pre-existing conditions. But there are some facts that you should be aware of in regards to the H1N1 flu.
Published: November 23, 2009
There is great concern about how the seasonal flu, and even more about the swine flu. Those in authority are using the media to advocate getting flu shots. They are being administered at grocery stores, college campuses, pharmacies, and some employers are even providing them on site. However, these flu shots may be causing more harm than good on a variety of levels.
Published: November 16, 2009
With the winter season gearing up to full swing, you may be wondering how you can help prevent the seemingly inevitable cold bug. Fortunately, there may be an easier way. Scientists are saying that some people – those who are deficient in Vitamin D – are more susceptible than others when it comes to getting the sniffles. Could you be one of them? Keep reading to learn more about this new discovery . . .
Published: November 12, 2009
Dr. Mehmet Oz is arguably one of the most well-known doctors in the United States. He is the Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and a popular talk-show host. Dr. Oz has become a household name in the USA. And while Dr. Oz advocates many of the practices of conventional medicine, he has a differing opinion of the recently-developed swine flu vaccine. Keep reading to find out why you and your loved ones should think twice before getting this vaccine.
Published: November 05, 2009
Twenty-one children’s and infant’s Tylenol products that were manufactured between April 2008 and June 2008 are being recalled as a safety measure to prevent potential contamination. Keep reading for more information on these potentially harmful children’s products and how you can keep your child safe.
