Not long ago, I almost did myself in. I spent hours wandering around Los Angeles with a dear friend, despite the soggy Kleenexes pouring from his pockets. I told myself the social stimulation and fresh air would keep me safe from his cold. Hah! Less than a week later I was trapped on the sofa, … Read more
Unless you live in a plastic bubble, you can’t seal yourself away from all germs in life. They’re everywhere—especially this time of year. Your best bet to stay healthy is to boost your immune system so it can defeat any microscopic invaders before they lay siege. But if you took all the immune boosters recommended … Read more
7 Top Tips for Fighting Cold & Flu to Stay Healthy Cold and Flu season is now upon us and that means it is time to think about preventative measures to avoid long illnesses. Dr. Doni, an award-winning naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, is offering her tried and tested methods for staying healthy and resilient during … Read more
The healing powers of raw honey have been around for centuries; going as far back as Cleopatra’s reign over Egypt. Cleopatra was said to soak in milk and honey to improve her skin and the Egyptians used honey not only as an offering, but for wounds and an embalming fluid. Today, honey is used for … Read more
The Worst Foods to Eat When You’re Sick, and the Best Ones When you’re sick, you body needs special care, not only in the form of extra rest but also in the foods you eat. Choosing foods carefully can help you to feel better faster, and is crucial because, although you might not feel like … Read more
In America, the leading cause of death is heart attacks. 25% of deaths in the country are due to heart attacks, outranking cancer as the number one killer. The three major causes of heart attacks are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are … Read more
by Dr. Yael Halaas, MD When cold season hits, turn to nature to keep healthy. Fluids and a well-balanced diet is always the best bet but there are some super-ingredients that can charge up your immune system. The below chart has some special tips. When signs and symptoms of the cold first hit, zinc gluconate (found … Read more
By Vicky Uhland There’s good reason to season: Doctors and dietitians agree that your spice rack can be just as essential as your medicine cabinet when it comes to preventing and treating disease. Research consistently shows that many spices and herbs have medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold. … Read more
Did you know that pineapple juice is 500% more effective at helping you to stop coughingthan cough syrup is? Well, it’s true, and it’s all on account of the fact that fresh pineapples contain a substance known as Bromelain; a specific type of enzyme that has anti-inflammatory characteristics which can combat infections and eradicate bacteria. … Read more