A Doctor’s Own Home Care Regimen for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND We don’t like to admit it, but even doctors get sick. And many of us are terrible patients, so we often elect to treat ourselves. It’s not a good idea in cases of serious illness, but it’s often appropriate during colds and flu, when the best thing to do is stay home. […]
As a Doctor, Here are my Top 5 Tips to Keep Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND Cold and Flu Survival Guide: Top 5 tips to keep you and your family healthy during cold and flu season As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, I start to see more patients wanting help preventing, or treating flu and colds. Many come for immediate help with respiratory […]
Zinc Acetate Lozenges Increase Recovery Rate from Common Cold
A meta-analysis of 3 randomly controlled trials recently concluded that zinc acetate lozenges are likely to increase the rate of recovery from the common cold up to 3 times.1 The common cold is a collection of respiratory and sinus symptoms which most everyone is familiar with, and being caused by a virus, there isn’t a […]
Cold and Flu 101: What, Who, Why and How-to-Heal You
Dr. Carly Polland, ND “Do I have a cold or the flu? Do I need to go the doctor? Should I be on antibiotics?” The differences between a cold and the flu are often small. Both are caused by a virus and not by bacteria. Both have similar symptoms such as a sore throat, cough, […]
5 Warning Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Quality Sleep
Patricia Sarmiento Most people are aware of the importance of getting a good night’s rest, but an unfortunate many are also acutely aware of just how evasive a good night’s sleep can be. Of course, not getting enough sleep leaves you cranky, exhausted, and irritable, not to mention less effective at both work and home. […]
Herbs and Essential Oils for Coughs and Colds
(NaturalPath) You’re sick, you’re feeling horrible and you just want to feel better, but you also want to try and stick to natural solutions to your cold or flu. Fortunately, there are natural herbal supplements to help clear you out. Licorice Hot tea is a good way to get this amazing natural expectorant in your […]
Herbal Cough Remedies for Kids
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) It is a known fact, kids get coughs. Some can be very concerning but the vast majority of them are not. Coughs are generally caused by the post-nasal drip that drains down the back of the throat from congestion due to a viral cold. Infants under 6 months should be […]
The Daily Effects of Colds
The United States Attitudes of Consumers Toward Health, Cough, and Cold (ACHOO) was developed and conducted to understand the effects of the common cold on the daily routine of the general population. Through a 36-question survey, the researchers asked 2,505 men and women if they had had a cold in the last year. According to […]
Winter Immune Toddy
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Winter Cold and Flu Support From Kentucky I’m a proponent of empowering patients, individuals, and families to be proactive for their own health at home. The colds and upper respiratory infections that become more common during the winter are an ideal opportunity for practice with alternative and complementary options. A staple […]
Can Probiotics Help You Fight the Cold and Flu Virus?
(NaturalPath) The cold weather often brings along with it “cold and flu season.” There are the traditional flu shot campaigns that aim to prevent the incidence of flu virus from year to year with debatable efficacy. This leaves many looking for alternative ways to combat the cold and flu. As the cold and flu viruses […]