Category Archives: Immune System

Currently, more than half of the North American population suffers with at least one type of allergy, and the numbers are on the rise. Allergic reactions to foods and environmental aggravators can result in a variety of bothersome symptoms, including: nasal congestion, asthmatic attacks, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, headaches, fatigue, hives and other types ...click here to read more

Spring is here and this seasonal change often brings in various types of allergic reactions. Sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose are a few examples of allergic reactions that develop during seasonal changes. For other individuals, allergic reactions can further develop into more serious medical conditions, such as asthma, which is characterized by labored ...click here to read more

Quitting smoking can be incredibly difficult. Why? Because smoking is a habit intimately linked to an addiction to nicotine. Tobacco contains this addictive chemical which is carried with each puff into the lungs and arrives in the brain within seconds. Once in the brain, the nicotine binds to brain cells, releasing an essential chemical called ...click here to read more

Germs are all around you and if you want to have a healthy immune system that is able to fight off infections such as the cold and flu, you should avoid many germy public places. When you’re in the comfort of your own home you’re able to keep germs at bay. Utilizing preventative measures you ...click here to read more

Every year millions of people get sick from eating food, including dishes prepared in their own kitchens. Some germs are simply a nuisance while others can be dangerous. Getting to know the top threats in your kitchen can help you put a preventative plan in place to avoid illness. Tops threats • Your hands: we ...click here to read more

Whether you’re looking to fight off the seasonal flu, common cold or just want to be healthier, there are natural ways to boost your immune system. An immune system that is functioning properly has all the tools needed to fight off illnesses such as the seasonal flu and common cold. Additionally, a healthy immune system ...click here to read more

Warm toast and honey, honey-garlic chicken, honey-roasted almonds…there are numerous food combinations that contain natures sweet nectar, but now people aren’t just eating honey, they are also turning to it to fight bacteria. There is evidence that shows honey can fight bacteria and be used as a preventative measure when it comes to certain illnesses. ...click here to read more

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, “allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide.” They can make you miserable, and typically trigger symptoms in your nose, throat, lungs, sinuses and ears, on your skin or the lining of your stomach. The most common allergens are dust, pollen, animal dander, mold, ...click here to read more

Smoking Marijuana is not just a recreational activity. But many users aren’t even aware of how the drug affects the body, or the effects it can have on your lungs, and it’s not necessarily negative. Marijuana is found on the streets is leaves, stems, and seeds that are shredded up into flakes and smoked. The ...click here to read more

As springtime kicks into gear, amid the improved moods and budding flowers will be one of the most frustrating things in the world. Allergies. But for every allergen that is outside, there is another possibility inside. Indoor allergens are a huge problem and affect probably about the same number of people as pollen and ragweed. ...click here to read more

Did you know that more than 300 unique enzymes need zinc to work effectively? Zinc is found in each cell of your body. It is involved directly in nearly every single bodily process that you can think of. But that’s not all that makes zinc an amazing mineral. Zinc also has the power to boost ...click here to read more

You may have seen, at some point or another, someone laying on a massage table with a white towel draped over his or her head. A candle, lit, was protruding from the ear. This is called “ear candling.” The technique dates back to ancient Egypt. According to its practitioners, the candle removes wax from the ...click here to read more

Have you ever been told that there’s no way to prevent getting the common cold — that catching one here and there is an inevitable part of life sometimes? But how do we explain those friends and family members that never seem to get a cold? Why do some people seem to succumb to the cold ...click here to read more

Many people, including medical professionals, believe that chronic cough is linked to another condition. It is symptom of something, rather than a condition in itself. But is this correct? U.K. researchers have come out saying that this may be false and, worse, could be preventing the development of new treatments. A new study has looked closely ...click here to read more