Colds

Interestingly,  the evidence shows that most people with sinus infections do not need antbiotics, even if symptoms  with 7 to 10 days of symptoms.  Studies show that  for every 15 people who are actually treated with antibiotics, only 1 actually benefits.  The other 14 would have gotten better without them.  Many of the 14 however will [...]

77 Ways to Beat Colds and Flu: A Peoples Medical Society Book # Author: Charles B. Inlander , Cynthia K. Moran# Format:PDF 2.3MB# Page Count: 87 pages# Publisher: Walker & Company (November 1994)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0802713041# ISBN-13: 978-0802713049Although Inlander, president of the People's Health Society, an advocacy group, and health writer Moran go beyond the traditional advice to

I often feel so distressed and freaked out whenever my child gets sick. She rarely gets sick and the usual sickness would be coughs, colds and occasional fever. It really pains me to see my child get sick and not her usual active self.  This usually happens during rainy season. More often than not a [...]

77 Ways to Beat Colds and FluThis book does not pretend to have found a cure for colds and flu but rather it offers various remedies to lower the chances of getting a cold or flu and tips on reducing the misery associated with the ailments. The People's Medical Society has done an excellent job of sensitising readers about this common ailment.After reading this book, I have a better understanding

77 Ways to Beat Colds and Flu 77 Ways to Beat Colds and FluThis book does not pretend to have found a cure for colds and flu but rather it offers various remedies to lower the chances of getting a cold or flu and tips on reducing the misery associated with the ailments. The People’s Medical Society has done an excellent job of sensitising readers about this common ailment.After reading this

77 Ways to Beat Colds and Flu This book does not pretend to have found a cure for colds and flu but rather it offers various remedies to lower the chances of getting a cold or flu and tips on reducing the misery associated with the ailments. The People's Medical Society has done an excellent job of sensitising readers about this common ailment. After reading this book, I have a better

It’s the worst day of my life! That’s what I usually tell everyone around me whenever I have a cold. Give me any other minor ailment (except a toothache) and I can take it, going about my daily routine in peace. But give me a cold and you’ll hear me complaining endlessly. The drastic changes in the weather have taken their toll on me, not to mention the late nights due to my blogging add

Another health benefit has been attributed to red wine - fighting off the common cold. According to scientists in Spain, drinking wine, especially red, stops people from developing colds. Something in wine seems to have a protective effect because the same was not seen with beer and spirits. The evidence comes from a year long study of 4,000 [...]

Everyone gets a cold from time to time. Cold germs are spread easily from person to person and the average person gets at least one cold a year. There are some familiar symptoms of colds that help to ensure that what you have is a cold and not something worse. Not all symptoms accompany every [...]

Your food and healthy lifestyle choices boost your immune system, and that can prevent you from coming down with colds and flu. The key is not waiting until you get sick to make these changes; you need to revamp your diet and lifestyle before the cold and flu bugs hits you.Drink lots of water, eat a healthy balanced diet supplemented with a whole food supplement for extra protection, exercise often and get restful sleep.Eat More Fruits and VegetablesYou know you need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The problem with this age - old phrase is that people tend to like the fruits more than the veggies. If you really hate a certain vegetable it's probably not going to do you a lot of good if you have to force yourself to eat it. To keep your immune system strong, you have to actually get t

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In young children, upper respiratory tract viral infections, which include sinus infections, sore throats and the common cold, and ear aches are closely related, a new study confirms, suggesting that one strategy to reduce the rate of ear aches is to prevent upper...Technorati Tags: children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth news ear aches

The cold temperatures of winter mean it’s time once again for families to brace themselves for the cold and flu season. The onset of cold and sinus infections, the garden-variety common flu, and similar routine conditions are especially tough on children, whose immature immune systems are often unable to stave off such a serious attack. [...]

Who wants to know about how to prevent a cold or the ‘flu when they’re not actually suffering from it? Hardly anyone. But when we’re struck down we can’t wait to get our hands on a cure. This article covers two highly unusual and unorthodox remedies, plus an equally weird preventative measure. But it may [...]

The trouble with most of us is that we don't want prevention, we only want cures. Be honest now, would you do an exercise every day that was guaranteed to prevent some disease like the common cold or the 'flu? You might for a while, but when you carry on not getting it for long enough, well . . . see what I mean?Perhaps you're different, though. Because you're reading this, that sets you apart from over 99 per cent of the rest of the planet, so maybe, just maybe, you'll take this seriously, and actually benefit from the colds-prevention exercise you'll be reading about in a moment.Before we do that, though, let's take a brief look at a couple of equally unusual, you might even say weird, tactics that you've probably never heard of before for getting rid of a cold once you realise you've ca

If it had always puzzled you as to why flu and common colds are so common in winter, then scientists think they have solved this mystery. According to new research, it has been found that the flu/influenza virus coats itself in a protective fatty shield that is tough enough to withstand cold temperatures. The butter-like material only melts when it hits the respiratory tract, leaving the

Occasionally the stresses of life reduce our immune system defenses and the door opens just wide enough to let a cold or flu sneak in and take hold. Here are some of the best tested immunity boosters in existence. More: continued here

Our approach to colds and the flu is comprehensive and holistic. Just as in our most comprehensive and integral health and wellness programs, it works best to look at the whole person, taking into account many different aspects of wellness health care and then nourish and support the body’s own natural means of keeping itself [...]

There is no cure for the common cold, but researchers might have found a safe and simple way to reduce a child’s symptoms and the chance of recurrence: wash out the nose with seawater.In a study published Monday in The Archives of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, scientists assigned 289 cold or flu patients ages 6 to 10 to be given a nasal wash three times a day with water from the Atlantic Ocean that had been commercially processed but retained seawater’s trace elements and minerals.As comparison, a group of 101 children used ordinary over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Their symptoms were tracked over three months.Patients on the saline treatment used fewer over-the-counter medicines, had fewer breathing problems and other cold symptoms, and reported fewer illnesses and

Sniff....sniff....it's a common sign with some of us.We catch a cold, our noses start running, our work comes to a stop, it's a big problem.Who says you can't stay away from it.Here are some home tips.Stay away from crowds.Even if you do have to take a longer route, avoid crowded areas if you're prone to cold.Wash you're hand regularly even if you aren't affected at that time.It prevents the bacteria from getting into your body by any means.If you ever need to rub your eyes because of a problem, do it with your knuckles, don't use you're fingers. This prevents eye entering colds (sounds dumb, but it does exist).Before you go to bed every night, gargle warm salt water. It kills diseases forming on your throat.Those were basic tips for the prevention of cold.As we all know, "Prevention is be

Echinacea's back - and new evidence says it does cut colds. A 2005 study cast doubt on the herbal supplement's effectiveness, but that study tested extracts at doses far lower than those experts typically recommend. (In capsule form, the daily standard is 3000mg) Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy found that people who took ecinacea at recommended doses got fewer colds than other people. and their colds were one and half days shorter. The herb can interact with some drugs, so check with your doctor before usingAlso for related info on helping lessen the effects of a cold check out my post on Zinc Have a healthy Holiday.......stretchguyhttp://easystretch.blogspot.com/atom.xml

Disability is one of the most challenging aspects of living with chronic pain. It is frustrating every day to be unable to do the things you used to do, and to miss out on social activities you used to enjoy.For many people, having to stop working is even more difficult because it can lead to feelings of defeat and inadequacy. This is especially hard for "type A" people used to measuring their success and their value to society by their work. Financial issues may necessitate your having to apply for disability benefits from an insurance plan or Social Security. This is often a long and complex process, which in part helps to discourage people who aren't truly disabled from cheating the system. But I think the main reason that applicants must jump through so many hoops is basic economics: The money has to come from somewhere, and there isn't enough to go around.So how do you know when it's time to stop working and apply for disability benefits? Start by figuring out how much of your

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Colds are awful anytime but are particularly agitating while pregnant.. especially when there are little ones to run after or a fetus who likes to kick the daylights out of you every time you cough. You can’t just settle under the covers with your favorite decongestant and sleep it off… so what do you do? Try to take care of it early. Stuffy noses are common in pregnancy thanks to a myriad of things, mostly increased blood flow and swelling of the nasal passages. If you have a stuffy nose accompanied with a sore throat or an achy tired feeling it’s probably not just a normal pregnancy symptom. Try to “drown it” with fluids in the first 24 hours. Drink as much cold water and hot teas as you can possibly stand to- sometimes this will nip a cold in the bud. If not… (more…)

We have been battling colds all week in the Awesome Mom household.  Both kids have been snotty and very cranky.  The tissue box is empty after wiping two noses more times than I can count.  I felt a bit smug after reading all the press about this recall.  I knew that those medications were useless and unhelpful. Because of Evan’s heart defect and the medications that he is already taking I have always been reluctant to give him anything with out first consulting his pediatric cardiologist.  I have to be very aware of the possibility of interactions.  We kept with the tried and true cold remedies (saline nose drops, the snot sucker and extra sleep) for most of his life.  There was a period of time when we did try an OTC medication.  He was gagging on his own snot and throwing up.  It was super gross and since he was very underweight we had to keep food in him. The medication did help some with the snot.  However it got the nickname of cranky juice.  When we would give i

A recently published study confirms that Echinacea can reduce the risk of catching a cold by 58% as well as reducing its duration by 1.4 days. Although the herb Echinacea has traditionally been used to help the body resist the flu and cold viruses until now many doctors have doubted its effectiveness .Cold weather seems to make us more vulnerable to getting colds and flu. People are indoors more at this time spreading the cold or flu viruses. There are many over the counter medicines to treat the symptoms but many natural health practitioners believe that medicines are suppressive and increase the duration of the illness and they are not without side effects.First used by Native Americans for many illnesses, white settlers found that Echinacea was very effective for relieving the symptoms

By Raymond Geok Seng LeeBecause you can only treat the conditions caused by colds or flu, prevention should be your goal. Many such tips come down to using common sense about your health.1. Wash your hands frequently, preferably with a disinfectant, anti-bacterial soapIf no soap is available, use plain hot water. Wash more frequently if you’re around sick people. Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct contact and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth before washing your hands.2. Don’t cover your sneezes and coughs with your handsAlthough you may think you are just being polite, covering your hands with clinging viruses won’t do anyone any good. When you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, turn your head away from people or look down while you expel your germs into the air. If you find yourself instinctively covering up anyway, use a paper tissue, dispose of it immediately, and wash your hands.3. Drink plenty of fluidsA typical healthy adult needs eight 8-ounce glasses of

Because you can only treat the conditions caused by colds or flu, prevention should be your goal. Many such tips come down to using common sense about your health. 1. Wash your hands frequently, preferably with a disinfectant, anti-bacterial soapIf no soap is available, use plain hot water. Wash more frequently if youre around sick people. Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct contact and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth before washing your hands.2. Dont cover your sneezes and coughs with your handsAlthough you may think you are just being polite, covering your hands with clinging viruses wont do anyone any good. When you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, turn your head away from people or look down while you expel your germs into the air. If you find yourself instinctively covering up anyway, use a paper tissue, dispose of it immediately, and wash your hands.3. Drink plenty of fluidsA typical healthy adult needs eight 8-ounce glasses of water or healthy liquids a day.

You'll have noticed I haven't been posting much recently. To be honest, I haven't had the energy. I'm still feeling quite rough and wish this sore throat would go away. Hate feeling ill and run down. It makes work even worse than normal, and I've got to go back in today. Having a long bank holiday weekend has been good though, like a mini-holiday since it was five days with no time in the office. For what I mainly got up to, have a look over here.I've been having worries about 'the plan'. Which is inevitable, and also rather annoying. I suppose it at least means I am thinking things through properly, but I quite liked the enthused feeling of 'Yes, I really can do this'. Maybe it's because I'm feeling run down. Anyway, I popped in to see the estate agents via whom I bought this place in 2004 and they're coming to do a valuation next week. No obligation, you understand. Mum will be in Cornwall so there's no possibility of her appearing out of the blue and discov

by Katkat JasiErase winter colds with Pineapple. This sweet tropical fruit contains Bromelain, an enzyme that eases congestion and suppresses coughs associated with Bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. Erase winter colds with Pineapple. This sweet tropical fruit contains Bromelain, an enzyme that eases congestion and suppresses coughs associated with Bronchitis and other respiratory ailments.PINEAPPLE BUTTERMILK SMOOTHIEYou can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.20 ounces unsweetened pineapple chunks1 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons liquid sweetenerMint leaves--optionalDrain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cups juice. Freeze pineapple chunks. Place juice, buttermilk, vanilla, sweetener and frozen pineapple into a blender container.Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint if desir

The girls are still snotting around. Fun times. LOL Thankfully the weather's warming up, and I've even opened a window or two during the day. We still have quite a bit of snow on the ground that needs to melt, but it's getting there.Since it was so nice out yesterday, the Hubster talked me into going out to look at cars. It was less than successful. I seem to have champagne tastes on a beer budget! LOL I'm sure we will find something at some point, even if it means pitching in my PayPerPost money to help out! LOLWe also FINALLY got Ava to Stride Rite for her first real shoes. She's less than impressed. Oh and since we had to take the girls' seats in and out when test driving, when we put Ava's back in my car, we put it in forward facing. She was NOT dealing with all this change very well. By the time we headed home from supper last night tho, she seemed to be enjoying her new perspective.We stayed up way to late last night. I was chatting with Laura and looking at cars online (I

Specific antiviral treatments are not generally available for colds and flu, Treatment is aimed at controlling secondary bacterial infection (with antibiotics) and stimulating eating and drinking as, particularly dehydration, is a major cause of worsening disease. Antiviral ointment (e.g., acyclovir) used to treat herpes virus infections in people (cold sores, fever blisters) has been used in cats, generally the response is not as good and the drug needs to be used early in the course of infection. Its use tends to be restricted to treatment of FHV-1 outbreaks in colonies of cats. Topical antivirals include Idoxuridine and Betadine eye drops. L-lysine (an amino acid) works to prevent future attacks in some cats. L-lysine can be purchased over-the-counter at health nutrition stores. Any health care information here are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your cat to a vet immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or injury.

Sniff. Snuffle. Cough, cough. That's the refrain around this mother's house lately. DS and DD both seem to have caught the back-to-school bug. And now DH is feeling unwell tonight. He's already gone to bed hoping to sleep it out....