Is it a Cold or the Flu?
While a rhinovirus (a cold) is a minor respiratory illness that usually just inconveniences us, true influenza (the flu) is a serious respiratory illness. Flu symptoms start one to four days after the virus enters the body. In adults, the flu is contagious for one day before symptoms occur and for three to […]
Natural Prevention & Treatment of Colds & Flu
Implementing the basics of prevention and treatment of colds and flu is simple and inexpensive. While there is no cure for viral infections, preventive measures can be effective and viruses’ adverse effects can be minimized by treatment. Following some simple recommendations can help you stay healthy this cold and flu season. First and […]
The Lymphatic System
If there is such a thing as the “Rodney Dangerfield” of body systems, it has to be the lymphatic system. The role of the lymphatic system in health is glossed over in medical school curriculums, passing the lips of most practicing physicians only when discussing disease (lymphedema, lymphadenitis, lymphoma), rarely receiving mention for its […]
Viruses R Us
What we thought were answers have turned into questions when it comes to the topic of viruses. Any perceived borders between human DNA and viral DNA have become blurred, making it unclear if we “have a virus” or if viruses actually “have” us. More than 3,500 viruses have been classified. Viruses are so […]
