Colds and Flu Blogs

It’s hard to turn on the news these days and not hear about how devastating this flu season has become.

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best ways to protect yourself against the flu this winter. Unfortunately, the struggle to get a good night’s sleep is an exhausting battle shared by many. 

We’re fast approaching flu season, which officially runs from November through April. Soon you'll be bombarded with messages from medical professionals, pharmacists, and even school officials telling you that the best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get your annual flu shot. 

Vitamin D is your best weapon against colds and flu. Learn why it works and how much you need to protect against infection.

Traveling by plane this holiday season? Here's my secret for staying healthy on crowded flights and in busy airports.

At the first sign of the flu, I suggest drinking a cup of licorice-root tea daily for a month or so. This should boost your immune system to help fight off the flu.

Elderberry extract and herbal throat lozenges are effective ways to treat colds and flu. But if you're caught without them, or need additional support, give Andrographis paniculata a try.

Researchers have found that resveratrol can stop the replication of the influenza virus in cell cultures. The greatest effect was seen when the compound was given three hours after exposure to the virus.