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Cold & Flu
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Colds, flus, fevers…oh my!
Parents know the experience of awakening to cries in the night, only to find your child flushed, hot, and sweaty. What can you do to help them feel better? Dress your child in lightweight clothing and cover them with a light sheet or blanket. Provide plenty of fluids, including water, diluted fruit juice, herbal teas (chamomile, ginger, licorice, lemon balm, red clover) or soup frequently to keep the throat moist and the body hydrated.
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Nothing to sneeze at
9 cold and sinus remedies
We know what a cold feels like – runny nose, watery eyes, congestion, cough – but did you know that all of these discomforts play a role in
helping you get better?
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Nutritional Boosts
To get your body ready for cold and flu season
From humidifiers and warm soups to late nights with thermometers and decongestants – everyone knows the drill.
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Outwitting Cold and Flu Bugs
There is no cure for a cold or flu. Prevention is the key to staying healthy this winter. And when a virus catches you, your only option is to find comfort by treating the symptoms.
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Sneeze, Cough, Shiver, Ache
Sidestep the cold & flu
Health Canada estimates that ten to twenty-five percent of us will get the flu or a common cold between November and April. Keeping your body strong and healthy boosts your chances of getting through the season of hack and sniffle.
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Getting Ready for Cold & Flu Season
Escaping Downtime
As I began to write I stopped to assess my thoughts and feelings about colds and flu. They’re a fact of life aren’t they? I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had a cold or flu, we’re all susceptible. Influenza? Now that’s a different story.
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Strengthen your Immune System
A strong immune system is vital to the prevention of cancer and to fight off bacteria, viruses and other germs that cause a whole range of infections, from the common cold to life-threatening pneumonias. Recent clinical and experimental studies have shown that specific vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements strengthen immune function and can actually reverse the age-related decline in immune function that occurs after 45.
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Beat the Flu - Build your Immune System
The immune system is an intricate network of specialized tissues, organs, cells, and chemicals working together to resist and fight infections as well as ward off cancer development. So, how do we optimize its’ function?
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It’s Flu Season
It’s that time of year again when we get ready for the cold and flu season. How can you make immune system stronger and support your flu shot? Here’s some valuable information on the importance of nutrition and supplementation for immune function.
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Itchy, Itchy, Scratchy, Scratchy
One of the most common worldwide infections is head lice or pediculosis capitits. A recent study found that head lice infestations affect about 10% of children between ages 5-12 in Canada. While itching is the most common symptom, often there are no symptoms at all.
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