Study Looks at Differences in Measles Transmission Risks
Razi Berry Research that may come to affect contact tracing and infection control measures in future measles outbreaks has now been presented. A study of an outbreak of measles in Gothenburg, Sweden, a year ago, shows large differences in the risk of transmission from one patient to another. Outbreak of measles in Sweden last year […]
Turmeric Tea for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND Turmeric Has a History as Both Food and Medicine Traditionally it has been used to treat small pox, arthritis, liver disease, digestive problems, menstrual disorders, and cancer, as well as respiratory conditions and infections.1 Curcumin, one of the active compounds inside turmeric, may be best known for its anti-inflammatory activity, but research […]
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 […]