Category Archives: Immune System

Our immune system can often fight off infection; however, sometimes our body doesn’t want to co-operate and people need help to fight off the invaders. This is where antibiotics come in. When our immune system can’t destroy bad bacteria, doctors are known to prescribe antibiotics…the problem is, sometimes those antibiotics are useless. Infections and Antibiotic ...click here to read more

The humble lemon is amongst a list of powerful healing foods used in preventative medicine for a variety of health promoting purposes.  Lemons are nutritional powerhouses; they are very low in calories, sugar and carbohydrates and high in vitamin C, phytonutrients and flavonoids (a compound with potent antioxidant properties).   They also contain vitamin A, the ...click here to read more

If you think that pollen allergies are all the same, think again. A recent medical report published in the journal Clinical and Translational Allergy showed that there are certain types of pollen that may result in more severe allergies and health damage than others. Seasonal allergies are commonly caused by airborne pollen, resulting in itching, ...click here to read more

The heat and buoyancy of hot tubs have been known to help people with uncomfortable aches and pains. Some who suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, and diabetes brag about the hot tubs therapeutic abilities, yet there is also evidence to indicate sitting in a hot tub can damage your health. According to the Mayo Clinic when ...click here to read more

With the cold and flu infecting millions of people a year, it’s no surprise that researchers have been investigating influenza resistance in the hopes of developing a universal vaccine against the influenza virus. The problem with current influenza vaccines is that they only work for a couple of seasons. This occurs because the vaccine stimulates ...click here to read more

It has always been an issue, but it’s affecting girls more… The research from the Epidemiologists with UC’s Cincinnati Childhood Allergy and Air Pollution Study has found that children exposed to high levels of second-hand smoke are at a much greater risk of decreased lung function by the age of 7 (compared to children who ...click here to read more

Asthma is a chronic condition that involves inflammation of the airways that are responsible for normal breathing. When you have an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding your airways tighten, making it difficult to breathe. This can causes wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness of your chest. Allergic reactions are a common trigger for asthma ...click here to read more

You might be trading one bad habit for another. For those of you smokers wanting to quit using the electronic cigarette, you could be sorely disappointed. Following the hype surrounding the e-cigarette craze, the US FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation, Division of Pharmaceutical Analysis (DPA) has taken a look at the popular e-smoking devices and ...click here to read more

If you’re a smoker, smoking cessation should be your top priority because cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in North America. Smoking is associated with multiple health conditions including: cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease. In addition to these diseases, smoking also causes skin damage. When doctors are explaining all of ...click here to read more

Chinese medicine is often considered as one of the safest and most effective treatments for specific medical conditions such as arthritis and insomnia. The use of herbs in Chinese medicine is backed by thousands of years of its application. The Western world has therefore recognized the importance of Chinese medicine as a preventative scheme against ...click here to read more

Simple allergic reactions due to disorders of the immune system are usually associated with sneezing and a runny nose— but if these are coupled with other symptoms such as itching and congestion, then your allergy is most likely out of control. The spring season often affects certain individuals, triggering allergic reactions as a response of ...click here to read more

In 1945, British Scientists Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain created the first safe antibiotic – penicillin. Antibiotics are credited for preventing bacterial infections from causing severe immune system damage, more importantly; they are credited for saving the lives of millions of people. In fact, antibiotics are considered one of modern medicines greatest achievements. Unfortunately, ...click here to read more

So you have started to feel the inevitable nastiness of influenza sneaking up on you. The symptoms of influenza are well known and marked by fever and chills, nausea, stomach upset and a general feeling of malaise. We are all aware of the old adage “you are what you eat”, so can this theory be ...click here to read more

An allergy is an abnormal reaction of the immune system, in response to an otherwise benign substance. Allergies are one of the leading chronic diseases in Canada and the U.S., with an estimated 55% of the total population testing positive to at least one allergen. Unfortunately those numbers are on the rise, and food allergies ...click here to read more