Vaccines protect huge numbers of people, generally children, from serious diseases, but in rare cases, certain vaccines can tragically cause harm. How do those scientists figure out which to value more? Ethical debates and objections to school and other mandates arise because some individuals and communities disagree with the mandates, and/or have religious or philosophical […]
Staying healthy on the road can presents challenges. While traveling is an exciting venture because of the exposure to new people and environments, it is also these very elements that contribute to new breeding grounds for unfamiliar germs and bacteria. The Key to avoiding getting sick while traveling is to combat the factors that cause […]
FLASH: Eggs are said to be the healthiest food on our Planet A recent headline in the NY-T’s reads “Are Eggs Bad for Your Heart Health? Maybe.” An accurate assessment of the article would be “No!” The article summarized the results from a prospective study of 30,000 subjects. Approximately 2 eggs per day were found […]
This is the height of cold and flu season in North America and Europe, and many people have come down with respiratory illnesses post-Holidays Stress wreaks havoc with the immune system. The Big Q: What about the people who live through the winter months without a sniffle, what is their secret? The Big A: According […]
Lots of people rely on Grandma’s chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the broth brings relief. Here a dietitian explains its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup may help clear nasal congestion and ease cold symptoms,” said Sandy Allonen, a clinical dietitian at […]
Vitamin C Offers Powerful Protection Against Cold and Flu Research supports the use of vitamin C during a common cold to reduce the duration of symptoms. Typically, the higher the dose you take the better the results during a cold. However, there are limitations when taking oral vitamin C, as it can cause loosen bowels. You can get […]
Beat Colds and Flu Naturally The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revealed that last year’s flu season was a record breaker, killing 80,000 Americans. It was a particularly nasty flu, a strain that tends to put more people in hospital and cause more deaths, particularly among the most vulnerable population: young […]
Curcumin Joins an Elite Group in Clinical Trials for Cancer Prevention Turmeric, a Yellow curry spice used in Indian cuisine, has a long history of medicinal use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine. Curcumin is one of the most well-studied bioactive ingredients in turmeric having over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and powerful […]
Fasting: The Way to Good Health Research from the University of Southern California has found that a 3-day fast can regenerate the entire human immune system. This remarkable and major breakthrough points to a straightforward and low-cost way to improve health and well-being. Fasting, abstaining from all or some foods or drinks for a set […]
Boosting Your Immune System as You Age Is Key Our immune system is challenged as the years go by. Diversity among disease-fighting T- and B-cells declines; our innate immunity, meaning protection provided by our skin, sweat and tears, and a general inflammatory response changes and we develop inflammaging. Inflammaging is the accumulation of inflammatory mediators […]
Why Hair Can Turn Grey Prematurely Sometimes life’s sudden shocks or illnesses can turn hair gray, my mother’s turned gray over night when I was in high school, she was just 40 anni, and there was no tragedy or trauma that I knew or ever learned of, it was always a mystery. The Big Q: […]
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, What You Need to Know The vast majority of dogs who test positive for Lyme live in just 12 states that have heavy infestations of deer ticks A large percentage of dogs in Lyme-endemic states test positive for exposure to the Lyme bacterium, but do not develop […]
Life Extension, the Search for Immortality About 25% of children born today are expected to live beyond 100 anni, and research shows the number of Centenarians in the US has been 2X’ing each 10 years since the 1950’s The fascination with longevity is an enduring one and the search for “the Fountain of Youth” has […]
Got the Flu? Eat Real Food This year’s flu season is the worst in about 10 years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD). Every US state, sans Hawaii, is experiencing widespread influenza outbreaks and one in 15 doctor visits last week were for flu symptoms. Hospitals, medical […]
Junk Food Alters Genes and the Immune System If you are not scared of this fast food plague, you should be. A new study led by German scientists has found that fast-food diets boost inflammation in the body and over time change genes and the immune system in ways the boost the risk for diabetes, […]
Building Up and Boosting Our Immune System A Key component to good health is boosting our immune system’s function, as your immune system is the 1st line of defense against all disease, including cancer, I am a survivor an know 1st hand A well-functioning immune system can fight off any malignant cells, preventing them from […]
Here are Some Herbal Cold Remedies 1. Echinacea: This is 1 of the most popular Native American medicinal plants. The research using Echinacea tea is not consistent. The studies that demonstrated the best effect at shortening the length of a cold occurred when you drink 2 to 3 cups of Echinacea tea per day starting […]
Here are Some Vitamins for Colds 1. Zinc: Zinc is nutritionally essential for immune function. Zinc lozenges and powder are available for use during a cold or the flu that can shorten the length of the cold if there is a slight deficiency. The human body uses these micronutrients in a balanced state. Too much […]
Be Optimistic, Live Happier, Live Longer Yes, Optimism promotes longevity, because having a positive outlook on life has been shown to be the most influential factor in longevity studies. Healthy behaviors cannot fully account for impact optimism has on mortality, but some researchers believe optimism has a direct effect on biological systems. While conventional medicine […]
Cold & Flu Season Looms, Supercharge Your Immune System With cold and flu season looming, it is a good time to boost your immune system to fight off viral and bacterial infections, and other annoying bugs. Researchers say that we spread infections more easily in Winter months simply because we spend more time together inside. […]
Laughing Helps Us Learn New Things Psychology Today says laughter helps facilitate your capacity to learn new things. Especially for children, and that is why laughter is such an important part of their playful activities. It actually helps them learn new skills as they engage in play. Plus, laughter helps ensure they are in an […]
Oysters, the Friendly Nutritious Aphrodisiac from the Ocean Throughout history raw Oysters have been known to be an aphrodisiac, now they have got the imprimatur from scientists after a team of American and Italian researchers found that Oysters are rich in rare amino acids that stimulated sex hormones, validating the belief that eating them can […]
Apple Cider Vinegar for Natural Flea Prevention It makes sense to try a non-toxic flea deterrent whenever possible. Apple cider vinegar is an option. While it does not kill fleas, per se, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste. One of the simplest ways to use this natural flea repellent is […]
Many People Live Longer in Sardinia; Genetics or Fish Diet? A British biotech group has bought the genetic data of nearly 13,000 Italian residents of a Sardinian province where many people live to celebrate their 100th birthdays and beyond. Tiziana Life Sciences, a British company focused on cancer and diseases of the immune system, said […]
Australia and the World Not Prepared for Growing Natural Disasters The news is not good, and it is a reminder that no country is immune, we are vulnerable. The weather in Australia is only getting more extreme, natural disasters are getting increasingly more deadly, and people seem content to sit back and accept our an […]
Antibiotics Disrupt Gut Bacteria, Create Oxygen-Rich Environment A Key problem with the overuse/misuse of perscribed antibiotics’ is that some people including doctors assume it will not hurt to take a course just in case. But many people are not aware that antibiotics have a risk of serious side effects, including death. In our gut, beneficial […]
Reduce Your Dog’s Risk of Getting Cancer According to the most recent data about 50% of humans over the age of 70 and dogs over age 10 are diagnosed with cancer. In terms of mortality, cancer accounts for about 23% of human deaths, and up 60% of dog deaths, depending on breed. The smaller the […]
Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Pet’s Health My regular readers know that nutrition is a Key passion, and it flows to animal nutrition as well. And so, I believe that whole fresh real foods are the best nutrition for our pets. As far as I know there is no independent research being conducted on […]