It’s peak cold and flu season, but it may not seem like it. The past few cold and flu seasons have been notably mild due to more people staying home and wearing masks. As mask mandates ease and more people travel, combined with an opening of schools and more in-person gatherings, it is expected that […]
In the United States, the cold season lasts from early September to around April. The peak of the cold season is during the late fall and winter months. Contrary to a popular misconception, the cold and flu peak in the fall and winter is not because of the cold weather. The driving force of illness […]
Herbal tonics have a long history of use in natural medicine, particularly in Traditional European Naturopathy, African Traditional Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The definition of what is considered an “herbal tonic” varies widely, but in general, a good working definition is that an herbal tonic contains “products with medicinal properties of two or more […]
Are you looking for immune support without vitamin C, or in addition to vitamin C? Start with these seven nutritional supplements from Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulations, Vital Nutrients, Enviromedica, Integrative Therapeutics, Nutri-Dyn, and Thorne Research. Elderberry Immune Gummy – Garden of Life Garden of Life, a recognized leader and innovator of whole food nutritional […]
Contact with microorganisms during the day is inevitable. Whether through the air, physical contact with other people or surfaces, or in the food or water we consume, a healthy immune system needs to up to the task. Of course, there is no cure-all to prevent negative responses to bacteria and other foreign organisms that can […]
If you’ve ever had an unplanned meeting with the nettle plant you’d probably remember it and do your best to avoid it in the future. The stinging nettle gets its name from the plant’s leaves and stem, which are lined with fine prickly hairs that release a mild venom when they come in contact with […]
During my junior year of college, I got the dreaded illness mononucleosis. Called mono, for short, it is hands down the worst thing I have ever experienced (yes, worse than childbirth!). I was miserable when I had mono. A horrible sore throat, tiredness and an achy body were just a few of the awful symptoms […]
Unless you’re a cancer survivor or have a loved one who is, you probably didn’t know that the first Sunday in June is National Cancer Survivor Day. Since I first wrote this post, I’ve known many more people who’ve been diagnosed with Cancer – it gets depressing. But, it’s good to be reminded of the people who’ve […]
You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. — Ralph Waldo Emerson On the evening of November 14, 2012, NYPD Officer Lawrence DePrimo while on patrol bought a pair of boots for a homeless man in Times Square, making global headlines. Or what about the […]
Moroccan Argan oil has been proven to help with anti-aging because of its high level of vitamin E and antioxidants that rid the body of free radicals. It reduces wrinkles by restoring the skin’s hydro-lipid layer. Argan cools and soothes the skin of ailments like chickenpox, acne, psoriasis, eczema and even stretch marks! It’s also provides natural detoxification and UV protection! […]
