Search Results
The Whey to Good Health
…protein called lactoferrin, which is associated with a wide range of benefits including immune support, anti-inflammatory action, cancer prevention, infection fighting, and wound healing. Research has now determined that lactoferrin is able to increase the production of new bone, which could have enormous…
A Honey of a Cure for Burns
…because this type of wound provides the perfect breeding and feeding ground for many organisms. As such, burn wounds can easily become infected, and the infection often spreads rapidly into the bloodstream, which can kill the victim. That’s why, if you have a burn wound, it’s important to act fast…
Vitamin D: Your Number One Way to Prevent Colds and Flu
…nutrients that help prevent colds and flu, including vitamin C and probiotics. And as always, keep following the day-to-day habits that help prevent infection. You May Also Be Interested In * Habits That Prevent Colds and Flu * Natural Treatments for Cold and Flu * Why You Should Not Get the Flu Shot
Fight Urinary Tract Infections With D-Mannose
…bladder, and urethra. A dose of one-half teaspoon (2 grams) taken every two to three hours usually resolves problems such as vaginal and bladder infections caused by E. coli in a few days, without the complications of antibiotics that can kill the body’s beneficial bacterial flora. D-mannose is available…
Stop the Flu With Resveratrol
…compound was given three hours after the virus was introduced into the cultures. It showed less effect six hours after infection, and had no effect when given nine hours after the infection. Strangely, pre-treatment of the cultures with resveratrol also had no effect. The researchers then tested the effects…
Fight the Flu With Licorice Root
…before being infected, and again on days one and four following the infection. The other half were given only saline injections. After 21 days, all the animals given glycyrrhizin were still alive. There were no survivors in the saline group, and their average survival time after infection was 10.5 days…
How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
…with the University of Wisconsin, surveyed 641 air travelers and found that * 7.3 percent had a respiratory infection at the time * 35.3 percent had been exposed to a person with an acute infection within three days prior to traveling * 22.5 percent had runny noses * 14.2 percent had a cough * 8.3 percent…
Fiber and Digestive Cleansing
…material becomes trapped in these pockets, which often expand and become inflamed, resulting in diverticulitis. If the pockets rupture, the resulting infection and inflammation in the abdominal cavity can prove fatal. Not surprisingly, the treatment for diverticulosis (the condition before inflammation sets…
Got the Flu? Here's What to Do.
…possibility—even with the flu shot (which, by the way, is only about 62% effective this year). So what if you are one of the unfortunate ones who does become infected with the flu? First, avoid going to the ER unless you really are experiencing truly serious symptoms, like shortness of breath or severe vomiting…
Crocs--More Than Comfort
…feet. Crocs are made from a non-porous resin, so they won’t attract and hold bacteria—which can be very important for someone susceptible to infections. This feature makes them great for someone with diabetic ulcerations and/or poor circulation. Their design allows for plenty of room in the toe area…
Hops and Rhodiola Rosea—As Discussed on Dr. Oz
…it also could alleviate the psychological stress and physical stressors from things like fatigue, trauma, toxin exposure, temperature extremes, infections, and sleep deprivation. By modulating various stress-related hormones like cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, Rhodiola increases energy levels…
