By Sayer Ji One of modern medicine’s most celebrated ‘miracle drugs’ are steroids, but a recent double-blind, randomized clinical trial found that honey plus coffee outperformed prednisolone in treating symptoms of post-infectious, persistent cough. A remarkable study looking at natural alternatives to medications found that…
By Sara Tipton Winter comes with some extremely cold temperatures for parts of the country, and as such, brings the potential for health problems too. There are a few things to look out for, and ways to prepare yourself if you have to be outside…
By Tess Pennington It’s that time of year again. The sniffles, coughs, sore throats, and all-around puniness begin. I’ve been in my kitchen a lot this week prepping immune-boosting foods and thought I would share the elixir that I make for coughs. Many of you…
By Mayukh Saha It’s that time of the year. All you can hear around is probably sniffles and coughs. Yes, it’s that special flu season. There are many terrible diseases that we human beings face, but flu can be referred to as one of the…
By Amanda Froelich Do the sniffles have you down? If so, then perhaps it’s time to de-stress, eat some healthier meals, and supplement with vitamins that can boost your immune system. The following are some of the best natural remedies to overcome the cold and…
By Sara Tipton With the changing season, our immune systems will have to work harder to fight off illnesses. This is partly due to our bodies getting less sunlight and vitamins, as well as several other factors. In the winter, the cold temperatures can suppress…
By Sara Tipton Not everyone is on board with the flu shot once winter rolls around. If you are one of those who doesn’t want to get the shot, this guide is for you! It is possible to boost your immune system naturally and give…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP Lymph nodes, or lymph glands, are an important part of the body. In fact, the human body has around 600 lymph nodes. Lymph nodes contain white blood cells called lymphocytes. Generated by the immune system, these cells are designed to fight and…
By Healthtips Now Being sick is never fun. While reducing stress and getting plenty of sleep can help you get through a nasty bout of seasonal sickness, food can play an important role, too. Of course, some foods are better than others. Here are some of…
By Jon Yaneff, CNP 5x More Effective Than Cough Medicine – This Overlooked Fruit Will Be Your Favorite New Cough Remedy Pineapple Juice for Cough: Effective Homemade Cough Remedies Pineapple is a delicious, nutrient-dense tropical fruit with a lot of health benefits. But when it comes…
By Health Tips Now We are all slowly but certainly becoming pill poppers. In the last 12 years, the percentage of people taking five or more prescription drugs has almost doubled, from 8% to 15%. About 60% of American adults take at least one drug…
By Lizzie Bennett Note: Originally published March 18, 2016 Nobody knows why having a cold makes a person feel totally crap..it just does. I have a cold right now, but nobody believes me. Sniff. Colds affect everyone differently. In my case I wake up feeling…
By Ariana Marisol We all have unexpected sneezing fits now and then. While most people avoid examining mucus, it can be really helpful in revealing a lot about our health. An average person produces and swallows around 1.7 litres (1.5 quarts) of mucus a day. Nasal…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor It may well be that the lack of sunshine in the wintertime is the biggest reason we get more colds and flues during that time. It turns out that sunshine directly charges the immune system to help all stages of a…
By Natural Blaze A lot of people promote apple cider vinegar for its nutritional benefits – but that is not how this miraculous vinegar works. No, it is much better than that! It is not the nutritional profile of apple cider vinegar that benefits your body…
By Joshua Krause Nobody likes to get sick, and nearly everyone is open to any trick or habit that will boost their immune system. For most people, this means eating better food and getting more exercise and sleep. Or if someone is already coming down with…
By Yuri Elkaim It’s that time of year again when sniffles and coughs seem to lay in wait for you around every corner. Whether it’s someone calling in sick at work or your children bringing them home after playing with an ill friend at school,…
