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Travelling home for Christmas? The confined setting and reduced fresh air of airplanes, trains, buses, and subways contribute to the spread of airborne germs. Try misting yourself with an immune booster external-use spray before boarding. Made from essential oils of such herbs as clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, thyme, oregano, and ravensara, immune booster spray will put up a barrier between you and flu-ridden fellow passengers. The essential oils of oregano and thyme in particular have antiviral and antibacterial properties proven in studies at the Agrotechnological Research Institute in the Netherlands in the 1990s.
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Stop the Colds and Flu Virus from Attacking You
Scientists have found a link between the cause of the common cold and stressors in our lives. We all know that continual stress can have a negative impact on our healt.
Scientists have found a link between the cause of the common cold and stressors in our lives. We all know that continual stress can have a negative impact on our healt.
Nature's Virus Killers
Centuries before the first caveman, viruses existed on eart.
Centuries before the first caveman, viruses existed on eart.
Fight the Flu
Influenza can make you feel as though you've been hit by a truck. Headaches, chills, fever and a body that hurts all over are tell tale signs that you've been struck.
Influenza can make you feel as though you've been hit by a truck. Headaches, chills, fever and a body that hurts all over are tell tale signs that you've been struck.
Herbs Soothe the Savage Throat
Modern science tells us that the flu and the scratchy throat that accompanies it, are caused by a virus that renders antibiotics useless. Aspirin and Tylenol-type drugs are no cure-all either.
Modern science tells us that the flu and the scratchy throat that accompanies it, are caused by a virus that renders antibiotics useless. Aspirin and Tylenol-type drugs are no cure-all either.
Farewell to Flu
Prevent and treat flu naturally Cough! Hack! Sniffle! It is estimated that at least 50 million people in North America get the flu each year from November to March. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick.
Prevent and treat flu naturally Cough! Hack! Sniffle! It is estimated that at least 50 million people in North America get the flu each year from November to March. Children are two to three times more likely than adults to get sick.
Cold Comfort
Practitioners of alternative medicine have crusaded for a long time against the overuse of decongestant cold remedies. Their argument is that elevated temperatures and mucus production are the body's own ways of dealing with the cold and should not be interfered with if they are not excessive.
Practitioners of alternative medicine have crusaded for a long time against the overuse of decongestant cold remedies. Their argument is that elevated temperatures and mucus production are the body's own ways of dealing with the cold and should not be interfered with if they are not excessive.
Flu Prevention
We're only one month away from the beginning of flu season. Like any household with lots of kids running in and out, my home is not spared from cold and flu viruses. However, my family is rarely waylaid by viral infections when flu season comes around.
We're only one month away from the beginning of flu season. Like any household with lots of kids running in and out, my home is not spared from cold and flu viruses. However, my family is rarely waylaid by viral infections when flu season comes around.
Coughs and Sneezes Cause Diseases
The cold and flu epidemic hits every year without fail. Lucky you if your immune system is strong enough to ward off a viral attack, which can put many people out of action for days.
The cold and flu epidemic hits every year without fail. Lucky you if your immune system is strong enough to ward off a viral attack, which can put many people out of action for days.
Spice Up Winter Festivities
Winter holidays can be fun and relaxing-getting together with friends and family to eat, drink, and make merry. Aromatic botanicals are traditionally a significant part of winter celebrations, from aromatic mulled wine to spicy gingerbread cookies.
Winter holidays can be fun and relaxing-getting together with friends and family to eat, drink, and make merry. Aromatic botanicals are traditionally a significant part of winter celebrations, from aromatic mulled wine to spicy gingerbread cookies.
Warming Winter Spices
In Watership Down, Richard Adams wrote, "Many human beings say that they enjoy the winter, but what they really enjoy is feeling proof against it.
In Watership Down, Richard Adams wrote, "Many human beings say that they enjoy the winter, but what they really enjoy is feeling proof against it.
The Healing Oils
Isn't it rather strange that we automatically think of creams, ointments or powders from the drugstore to treat toenail fungus, ringworm, jock itch and vaginitis.
Isn't it rather strange that we automatically think of creams, ointments or powders from the drugstore to treat toenail fungus, ringworm, jock itch and vaginitis.
Vitamins Vindicated
"Breast cancer study hints at harmful effects of vitamins," proclaimed the headline of a recent Vancouver Sun article that some feel could be extremely misleading. The story, which appeared Dec.
"Breast cancer study hints at harmful effects of vitamins," proclaimed the headline of a recent Vancouver Sun article that some feel could be extremely misleading. The story, which appeared Dec.
Powerful Immune System Beats Scary Viruses
Upon discovery of a virus, the war to annihilate it begins.
Upon discovery of a virus, the war to annihilate it begins.
Viral Infections: A Prevention Plan
If you've watched TV or read the newspaper lately, you've probably noticed headlines about viral infections such as the flu, West Nile virus, SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
If you've watched TV or read the newspaper lately, you've probably noticed headlines about viral infections such as the flu, West Nile virus, SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome).
Battling the Bugs
It's October, and the season of sickness is well underway-kids are back at school, adults are in full swing at work, and the weather.
It's October, and the season of sickness is well underway-kids are back at school, adults are in full swing at work, and the weather.
Head Colds
A friend of mine told me recently that her boyfriend had come down with a col.
A friend of mine told me recently that her boyfriend had come down with a col.
Homeopathy For Infections
Using antibiotics for infections has its downside; antibiotics don't fight viruses, which account for 70 to 80 percent of infections. If a bacterium causes an infection, then killing the bug alone does not address the predisposition that led to the infection in the first place.
Using antibiotics for infections has its downside; antibiotics don't fight viruses, which account for 70 to 80 percent of infections. If a bacterium causes an infection, then killing the bug alone does not address the predisposition that led to the infection in the first place.
Flu Vaccines
"I had a flu shot last year and I've never been sicker in my life, my Aunt Margaret told me recently. Conversation at our family reunion had taken a medical turn, as it often does, and Aunt Margaret wanted to tell me about her flu shot experience..
"I had a flu shot last year and I've never been sicker in my life, my Aunt Margaret told me recently. Conversation at our family reunion had taken a medical turn, as it often does, and Aunt Margaret wanted to tell me about her flu shot experience..
Oil of Oregano
There are over 40 species of oregano but the essential oil produced from Origanum vulgare is considered to be the most therapeutically beneficial. The oil is extracted from the dried flowering herb by steam distillation.
There are over 40 species of oregano but the essential oil produced from Origanum vulgare is considered to be the most therapeutically beneficial. The oil is extracted from the dried flowering herb by steam distillation.
Escaping Colds and Flu
It's that time of the year again-cold and flu season. While some families are preparing for the holidays, others are stuck at home with stockpiles of decongestants.
It's that time of the year again-cold and flu season. While some families are preparing for the holidays, others are stuck at home with stockpiles of decongestants.
Spice up the Holidays
Discover how ancient spices can improve your health by using them in your everyday cooking. In this article, we will explore three of the most powerful spices exhibiting the greatest healing properties: cinnamon, turmeric, and cloves.
Discover how ancient spices can improve your health by using them in your everyday cooking. In this article, we will explore three of the most powerful spices exhibiting the greatest healing properties: cinnamon, turmeric, and cloves.
New Roots Herbal
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Flu Fighters
Every flu season I brace myself for the onslaught of pharmaceuticals around me: fever suppressants, painkillers, and decongestant.
Every flu season I brace myself for the onslaught of pharmaceuticals around me: fever suppressants, painkillers, and decongestant.
Shopping List for a Healthy Heart
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Vitamin E (100 percent natural source mixed toco.
Oregano Oil
The essential oil of oregano is widely appreciated for its many health benefit.
The essential oil of oregano is widely appreciated for its many health benefit.
West Nile Virus
West Nile encephalitis has no consistent symptoms, and no guarantee of diseas.
West Nile encephalitis has no consistent symptoms, and no guarantee of diseas.
Does Your Oregano Measure Up?
Every time we go into a health food store, we are confronted with endless choices. We try to make decisions based on quality rather than stylish marketing.
Every time we go into a health food store, we are confronted with endless choices. We try to make decisions based on quality rather than stylish marketing.
Spreading the Truth, Not Germs
As the resident homeopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist on one of Toronto's most popular morning TV shows, I am frequently stopped on the street by concerned parents with questions about their children.
As the resident homeopathic doctor and clinical nutritionist on one of Toronto's most popular morning TV shows, I am frequently stopped on the street by concerned parents with questions about their children.
Stop colds short
We all know the knock-you-off-your-feet misery of colds and flu: the aches, chills, fever, dry cough, and lingering exhaustion. And with the winter season fast approaching chances are many of us will feel it again sometime soon.
We all know the knock-you-off-your-feet misery of colds and flu: the aches, chills, fever, dry cough, and lingering exhaustion. And with the winter season fast approaching chances are many of us will feel it again sometime soon.
It's Sniffle Season
The discomfort of sinus congestion and colds is rampant this month. To the rescue: the 200-year-old homeopathy system of medicine, which uses microdoses of natural substances...
The discomfort of sinus congestion and colds is rampant this month. To the rescue: the 200-year-old homeopathy system of medicine, which uses microdoses of natural substances...
Healthy Skin
A multitude of skin problems, including eczema, acne, dermatitis (inflammatory conditions of the skin), hives (raised blotchy welts) and rashes have been linked to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
A multitude of skin problems, including eczema, acne, dermatitis (inflammatory conditions of the skin), hives (raised blotchy welts) and rashes have been linked to deficiencies in vitamins and minerals.
Protection Against Viral Epidemics
Experts from around the world agree that if the bird flu mutates, millions could die. According to Dr. David Nabarro, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza at the World Health Organization, "it's like a combination of global warming and HIV/Aids, 10 times faster than it's running at the moment.
Experts from around the world agree that if the bird flu mutates, millions could die. According to Dr. David Nabarro, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza at the World Health Organization, "it's like a combination of global warming and HIV/Aids, 10 times faster than it's running at the moment.
Profile of Dr. Andrew Weil
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
"You Have West Nile Virus
August 29, 2003 was the day the world fell apart for my husband Jim and me. Because he was experiencing weakness, dizziness, fever spells, and severe headaches, I had taken Jim to the emergency ward twice, but we were sent home with a diagnosis of the flu and vertigo.
August 29, 2003 was the day the world fell apart for my husband Jim and me. Because he was experiencing weakness, dizziness, fever spells, and severe headaches, I had taken Jim to the emergency ward twice, but we were sent home with a diagnosis of the flu and vertigo.
CoQ10
Since its discovery, researchers have found various uses for this incredible antioxidant including treating heart disease, congestive heart failure, increasing energy levels, boosting the immune system, providing antioxidant benefits, and even preventing certain side effects from common cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Since its discovery, researchers have found various uses for this incredible antioxidant including treating heart disease, congestive heart failure, increasing energy levels, boosting the immune system, providing antioxidant benefits, and even preventing certain side effects from common cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Homeopathic Rescue for Bladder Infections
Susan felt a familiar tugging, burning sensation while urinating and felt like she had to go again just minutes later. Having suffered through bladder infections before, she knew how to treat herself naturally.
Susan felt a familiar tugging, burning sensation while urinating and felt like she had to go again just minutes later. Having suffered through bladder infections before, she knew how to treat herself naturally.
Navigating the Supplement Maze
Your first trip to the local natural health store's supplements aisle can be overwhelming. The myriad of nutrient and herbal helpers that populate the shelves can make it difficult to navigate your way to just the right supplements for your own good health.
Your first trip to the local natural health store's supplements aisle can be overwhelming. The myriad of nutrient and herbal helpers that populate the shelves can make it difficult to navigate your way to just the right supplements for your own good health.
Going Vegan
Switching to a vegetable-based diet has many health benefits. According to the Dietitians of Canada, vegans show lower rates of hypertension and adult-onset diabetes.
Switching to a vegetable-based diet has many health benefits. According to the Dietitians of Canada, vegans show lower rates of hypertension and adult-onset diabetes.
Homeopathic Ammunition to Fight Flu
Many people fear the flu and are turning to yearly flu shots in record numbers despite conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of such measures. Homeopathy uses an age-old principle to boost the immune system: a similar, but smaller and weaker dose of the actual disease (a remedy) is administered in order to prevent that same disease.
Many people fear the flu and are turning to yearly flu shots in record numbers despite conflicting evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of such measures. Homeopathy uses an age-old principle to boost the immune system: a similar, but smaller and weaker dose of the actual disease (a remedy) is administered in order to prevent that same disease.
SISU
When SISU (pronounced "see-sue) founder Harlan Lahti started to make his own vitamins and supplements and sell them in 1980, from Finlandia, his Vancouver pharmacy he had no idea that what was then a sideline business would one day become one of Canada's .
When SISU (pronounced "see-sue) founder Harlan Lahti started to make his own vitamins and supplements and sell them in 1980, from Finlandia, his Vancouver pharmacy he had no idea that what was then a sideline business would one day become one of Canada's .
Purity Life
Since 1984, when David and Elyse Chapman first opened the doors of Purity Life, the small distribution company has grown into Canada's leading supplier of natural health products.
Since 1984, when David and Elyse Chapman first opened the doors of Purity Life, the small distribution company has grown into Canada's leading supplier of natural health products.
Preferred Nutrition
Deane Parkes, president of Preferred Nutrition, launched his career in the natural health industry through a chance encounter with a health food store owner who was having a bad day.
Deane Parkes, president of Preferred Nutrition, launched his career in the natural health industry through a chance encounter with a health food store owner who was having a bad day.
Inno-Vite
Leaving a secure career to follow your dreams is a risky move-but for Cornelius and Donna Pasare, it was also the right move.
Leaving a secure career to follow your dreams is a risky move-but for Cornelius and Donna Pasare, it was also the right move.
From Greens+ to Great
Leading companies in the competitive health food industry differentiate themselves from their competitors by formulating top-quality products with proven results-and that's exactly the approach that has worked for Genuine Health, Canada's leading health supplement company.
Leading companies in the competitive health food industry differentiate themselves from their competitors by formulating top-quality products with proven results-and that's exactly the approach that has worked for Genuine Health, Canada's leading health supplement company.
Quest Vitamins
A lot of things have changed in the last 30 years. But one thing Canadians have come to rely on is the unchangeable and unquestionable quality of Quest Vitamins.
A lot of things have changed in the last 30 years. But one thing Canadians have come to rely on is the unchangeable and unquestionable quality of Quest Vitamins.
The Chickens Fight Back
Veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Waltner-Toews leads a fascinating life. As professor of population medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, he is also founder of Canada's Veterinarians Without Borders (www.vwb-vsf.ca).
Veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Waltner-Toews leads a fascinating life. As professor of population medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, he is also founder of Canada's Veterinarians Without Borders (www.vwb-vsf.ca).
Coughing Kids
In October 2007 Health Canada posted a press release on its website warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of giving children cough and cold medicines. Health Canada had received reports about serious life-threatening events, including unintentional overdose, associated with over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products.
In October 2007 Health Canada posted a press release on its website warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of giving children cough and cold medicines. Health Canada had received reports about serious life-threatening events, including unintentional overdose, associated with over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products.
Four Strategies to Beat Colds and Flu
You're surrounded. The guy sitting next to you on the bus is sneezing-repeatedly-in your direction. The receptionist at work coughs and blows her nose as she hands over your messages.
You're surrounded. The guy sitting next to you on the bus is sneezing-repeatedly-in your direction. The receptionist at work coughs and blows her nose as she hands over your messages.
Phytochemicals
When you read the labels on packaged food, do the long lists of bizarre ingredients make you wish you'd majored in biochemistry?
When you read the labels on packaged food, do the long lists of bizarre ingredients make you wish you'd majored in biochemistry?
A Multivitamin Survival Guide
Time constraints can force us to rely too often on less-than-nutritious processed foods. Combine that with the fact that nutrient absorption decreases as we age, and we end up with suboptimal nutrition. We can help counter these effects with a multivitamin, but how do we choose the best one?
Time constraints can force us to rely too often on less-than-nutritious processed foods. Combine that with the fact that nutrient absorption decreases as we age, and we end up with suboptimal nutrition. We can help counter these effects with a multivitamin, but how do we choose the best one?
Natural Solutions for Women
Noninvasive, natural remedies are often the first choice for wise women. Here are six well-researched natural health products that help protect and enhance every woman's health. They are available at your local natural health store.
Noninvasive, natural remedies are often the first choice for wise women. Here are six well-researched natural health products that help protect and enhance every woman's health. They are available at your local natural health store.
Nutrients In the News
There have been 32 adverse reactions to vitamin C as of May 2008, according to the Canada Vigilance Online Database hosted by Health Canada. But hold on! Before you get nervous and chuck out the bottle that you just bought, let's dig deeper.
There have been 32 adverse reactions to vitamin C as of May 2008, according to the Canada Vigilance Online Database hosted by Health Canada. But hold on! Before you get nervous and chuck out the bottle that you just bought, let's dig deeper.
Antioxidants
An antioxidant is a molecule that helps stop oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals-those molecules in the body that are unstable due to a missing electron. The free radical will try to stabilize itself by stealing an electron from one of the body's healthy cells, a process called oxidation.
An antioxidant is a molecule that helps stop oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals-those molecules in the body that are unstable due to a missing electron. The free radical will try to stabilize itself by stealing an electron from one of the body's healthy cells, a process called oxidation.
Are Cough Medicines Doing More Harm than Good?
Health warnings about the damaging side effects of cough medicine for young children have made many parents concerned about the safety of common medications-for anyone. The cold and flu season is almost upon us, so here are some herbal and homeopathic approaches that boost immunity and beat viruses faster.
Health warnings about the damaging side effects of cough medicine for young children have made many parents concerned about the safety of common medications-for anyone. The cold and flu season is almost upon us, so here are some herbal and homeopathic approaches that boost immunity and beat viruses faster.
Vitamin Angels
The Health First Network, a group of Canada's leading independent health and wellness retailers, proudly supports the work of Vitamin Angels in the fight against childhood blindness and malnutrition.
The Health First Network, a group of Canada's leading independent health and wellness retailers, proudly supports the work of Vitamin Angels in the fight against childhood blindness and malnutrition.
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an energetic little nutrient considered crucial for cellular energy production. Concentrated in microscopic cellular organs called mitochondria, it is one of a select number of nutrients that has been the subject of intense study over the last 20 years.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an energetic little nutrient considered crucial for cellular energy production. Concentrated in microscopic cellular organs called mitochondria, it is one of a select number of nutrients that has been the subject of intense study over the last 20 years.
Supplement Support for Glucose Stability
Balancing blood sugar levels may not be sexy, but it's important for the prevention of diabetes, a disease affecting more than 2 million Canadians.
Balancing blood sugar levels may not be sexy, but it's important for the prevention of diabetes, a disease affecting more than 2 million Canadians.
Spice Up Your Holiday
'Tisn't just the season for sugar plums and candy canes. There are many more ways to spice up your holiday season, and the good news is that these spices can also jazz up your health quotient.
'Tisn't just the season for sugar plums and candy canes. There are many more ways to spice up your holiday season, and the good news is that these spices can also jazz up your health quotient.
Cold Flu Busters
Winter's here and we're all racing around like mad-socializing, shopping, skiing-and trying to avoid getting sick. Fortunately, the cold and flu season doesn't have to be spent sniffling. Winterize your medicine cabinet with a few natural health must-haves.
Winter's here and we're all racing around like mad-socializing, shopping, skiing-and trying to avoid getting sick. Fortunately, the cold and flu season doesn't have to be spent sniffling. Winterize your medicine cabinet with a few natural health must-haves.
Deal Out Cancer
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 40 percent of women and nearly 45 percent of men in this country will face a personal battle with this fearful disease.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 40 percent of women and nearly 45 percent of men in this country will face a personal battle with this fearful disease.
Oil of Oregano
When you see or feel the first signs of an infection or the flu coming on, what do you reach for? If oil of oregano isn’t on your list, you may want to consider it.
When you see or feel the first signs of an infection or the flu coming on, what do you reach for? If oil of oregano isn’t on your list, you may want to consider it.
Warm and Invigorating Cloves
Underutilized in the West, cloves have been used in Southeast Asia for thousands of years, and their powerful antiviral and antiseptic qualities are still regarded as a panacea for countless ills, including malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and parasites such as scabies.
Underutilized in the West, cloves have been used in Southeast Asia for thousands of years, and their powerful antiviral and antiseptic qualities are still regarded as a panacea for countless ills, including malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, and parasites such as scabies.
