The common cold is the most frequent, though generally mild, human disease there is. But, despite its commonality, many of us know little about how to prevent a cold. The reason? There are so many myths about the common… Continue Reading
Cold & Flu / Immunity
Flu Shot and Other Ways to Prevent the Flu
Flu season is upon us again – a potentially miserable time of year when every handshake or hug could potentially expose you to the influenza virus. It’s not just the flu that’s circulating, either… There are some persistent myths… Continue Reading
How to Avoid Germs & Infections in the Swimming Pool
It’s hot…the middle of summer…the pool beckons. But if the water has a strong chemical smell, or if your eyes sting when you go in, or your nose runs, there’s a reason. It may not be what you think… Continue Reading
Be Good to Your Bacterial Buddies – Your Health Depends on It!
You may think you know your body, but I’ll bet you didn’t know your body serves literally as a hotel for something like a hundred trillion bacteria, most of them in your intestines. You likely never realized it… Continue Reading
Gut Bacteria – The “Forgotten Organ” You Need to Treat Well
You are host to 100 trillion bacteria in your gut. Be VERY nice to them…Your health depends on it! That’s right…100 trillion. They live in your intestines and comprise what experts say is literally an organ within an… Continue Reading
Office Germs Spread Fast − Be Smart to Keep them at Bay
Researchers at the University of Arizona have “clocked” the speed and spread of germs in an office setting, and it’s faster than you can imagine. They found that just a single door contaminated with a virus can allow… Continue Reading
Protect Against Ebola & Other Viruses
Can the Ebola virus export itself from West Africa to North America and cause widespread illness? Nobody yet knows the answer. Our guard is up, the media is on the story and Ebola is on everyone’s radar screen…. Continue Reading
Top Ten Ways to Avoid Getting Sick
By Drew Sinatra, ND, LAc, MSA. With flu season upon us, there’s no better time than the present to protect ourselves from catching a cold or the flu…. here are some tips to do it the naturopathic way…. Continue Reading
Do Flu Shots Prevent the Flu?
Myth: Flu shots are your best defense against the flu. Fact: They’re not terribly effective and can give you a false sense of security. What to Do: Keep your immune system strong. If you Google “flu shot” you… Continue Reading
Flu Vaccine Prevents Heart Attacks and Strokes? Don’t Buy Into the Hype.
Through a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers determined that people at high risk of having major cardiovascular events may reduce their risk of future events that year by getting a… Continue Reading