On a cold, rainy day like today, what could be better than curling up on the sofa with a good book and a nice cup of tea?… Did you also know that nice relaxing beverage also has lots of health benefits as well? There are different types of teas you can use to improve...
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Aloe Vera is one of the only known natural vegetarian sources of the vitamin B12. Numerous studies have shown that aloe vera is a general tonic for the immune system, helping to fight all kinds of illness. The juice is said to soothe digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. ...
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READING, England—In a study of healthy humans, a drink high in cocoa flavanols showed a prebiotic effect, increasing both lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, while reducing bad bacteria in the gut. The University of Reading researchers noted because cocoa flavanols undergo limited absorption in the small intestines, so they amply reach to the large intestines, where...
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New images of the influenza A virus, whose strains cause the seasonal flu and the H1N1 “swine” flu, have revealed its Achilles’ heel, researchers say, and the finding could lead to a targeted drug that can fight all strains of the virus. The weakness stems from a basic structure in all flu viruses, called...
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An inquiry heard yesterday that the WHO allegedly softened its criteria for declaring a H1N1 flu pandemic last spring – just weeks before announcing there was a worldwide outbreak. Critics said the decision was driven by pharmaceutical companies desperate to recoup the billions of pounds they had invested in researching and developing pandemic vaccines...
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Wall Street Journal – Laura Landro While many people are still waiting for swine-flu vaccine to become available in their area, there is a lot they can do in their own kitchens to help fight off disease and build a strong immune system. View Article
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There is no known cure for the common cold, but your kitchen is stocked with many foods that can help relieve symptoms and speed your recovery. Next time the sniffles and sneezing invade your home, head to the cupboards for help and health. View Article
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You’re feeling feverish and tired and have a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Could this be the flu? A handful of websites can help you find the answer from the comfort of home. The newest is AMAfluhelp.org, launched Thursday by the American Medical Association in partnership with Healthy Circles (which offers free personal...
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So we all now how bad the flu season can be, especially if you have kids or are around them quite a bit as I am. The flu and fevers can catch you out of nowhere, as it did me this past weekend. You know how it goes; one day you’re fine and then...
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I sent my 11-year-old son to school today with a stuffy nose and mild cough, as I’ve done countless times in the past. Now, though, I’m wondering whether I should have kept him home. How do I know it’s really a garden-variety cold and not the swine flu? View Article
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No matter where you go in life, somebody’s sneezing, and possibly spreading colds, the flu, or other infections. Strangers on the elevator, kids at day care, even those self-important colleagues who refuse to take sick days—they all pose a risk. Avoiding germy people is your best defense, but boosting your immunity is just as...
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Eric McCoole, 37, called in sick on St. Patrick’s Day in 2000, and no, he didn’t have a cold, the flu, or a sinus infection. He didn’t even have the sniffles. “Being of Irish descent, I wanted to take the day off,” says McCoole, a government employee in Alpine, Calif. View Article
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