Below are some simple suggestions of safe ways to prevent the flu this season. This information comes from a nurse in my area:
The main portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it’s almost impossible to avoid coming into contact
with H1N1, in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 [...]
Filed under: Immunity on November 8th, 2009 | No Comments »
I really want to write a post about the benefits of nasal irrigation. A couple months ago, I read an article in a magazine at the gym (and I don’t even remember which magazine–maybe Yoga?) that touted the virtues of nasal irrigation via tools like the Neti Pot or Sinus Rinse. It said that rinsing [...]
Filed under: Immunity, Personal Care Products on February 7th, 2009 | No Comments »
While we were on our almost 3-week trip in Europe, both my boys were sick almost the entire time. My 3-year old got sick the day we arrived and never fully recovered. Then the 7-month old caught it too and had a runny nose and cough for almost 2 weeks. Poor kids!
Within [...]
Filed under: Children, Immunity on June 10th, 2008 | No Comments »
By now, you probably know that I am a big fan of Omega-3 fatty acids. I think they’re crucial for good health. But here’s something I didn’t know until recently–Omega-3 fatty acids may also boost immunity. So as the cold and flu season continues, consider adding a fish oil or flax seed [...]
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on February 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
Lately the media has been reporting that this is an especially bad flu season. The suspected culprit, according to them? A lousy flu shot that provides protection for less than half of the influenza bugs around. This is exactly what scientific studies in the past have found to be the case, as [...]
Filed under: Immunity, Vaccines on February 18th, 2008 | No Comments »
The human body consists of about ten trillion cells, but did you know that it contains one hundred trillion microbes? These good bacteria, primarily found in our digestive tract, weigh close to three pounds1. Up until recently, we haven’t really appreciated the role these bacteria play in our health. These healthy gut [...]
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on February 7th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I have been taking garlic as a supplement when I am sick for over a decade. I really truly believe in the health benefits of it. Here are some of the amazing things garlic has been found to do:
It can reduce the number of colds you catch. A 2001 clinical trial showed [...]
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Immunity, Supplements on January 26th, 2008 | No Comments »