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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.
Lymphatic Drainage
We are bombarded daily with environmental pollutants, which enter our bodies through the air we breathe, and chemical additives in the food we eat.
10 Nutrients to Support Your Immune System
You have probably asked the question "Why should I take nutritional supplements? Can’t I get what I need from my diet?" The answer is simpl.
Herbs
So you take your vitamins daily, exercise regularly and eat well. You drink lots of water and get enough slee.
Boost Your Disease-Fighting Defences!
The human immune system is a complex world made up of microscopic cells functioning to defend and protect your body from disease, infection and other potentially harmful foreign agents.
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.
Five Steps to Optimal Immunity
What causes one person to catch a cold and another to avoid it? Why do serious outbreaks of infectious disease leave some individuals untouched? Why are some people incapacitated by allergies? The answers lie within the most powerful curing m.
New Therapy Shows Results Against Cancer and Viral Infections
Many people have become disillusioned in the "war against cancer." I remain very optimistic, however, that we will triumph over this seemingly invincible kille.
Living Successfully With Lupus
When Toronto writer Kathy Shaidle found out she had lupus, she decided to look on the bright side. "Hey! I’ll be able to write a book about this one day," she told herself.Dubbed "the disease of a thousand faces," lupus touches every person differently.
If You Don't Want a Flu Shot
Not everyone feels comfortable getting a flu shot. Fortunately, when working properly, the immune system has a remarkable arsenal of weapons that can help us fight off the flu and common cold.
Spring Into Your Autumn Years
People with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them to adapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the body that are associated with the natural processes of aging. With a healthy outlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and disabilities can be managed successfully.
Health Defenders
Choosing the right foods, supplements, and herbs to support your immune system is the best strategy for winning the battle against colds, flu, infections, and other immune challenges.
Getting the Best Out of Your Immune System
Our immune system is an exceptionally complicated mechanism with numerous component parts including organs, glands, specialized cells, and even symbiotic organisms. Its importance with respect to promoting health and combating illness can’t be overstated, particularly in our high-stress and often toxic 21st century environment..
One Bad Shot
Public health officials, including Health Canada, love the flu vaccine. In fact, three doctors from the Mayo Vaccine Research Group this spring recommended mandatory vaccination for health care workers. The only problem they see is that even after aggressive promotion campaigns only a minority of health care workers get vaccinated.
The Role of Reflexology in Wellness
Reflexology is an effective way to relieve stress. Ask anyone who has experienced reflexology; they will describe how it relaxed them, and they often go on to describe the benefits that resulted.
Sterols
Plant sterols have cholesterol-lowering properties. They appear to inhibit the absorption of dietary cholesterol. There is convincing research showing that plant sterols effectively lower total cholesterol. In fact, plant sterols have been shown to reduce total cholesterol levels by anywhere from 10 to 15 percent.
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?
Paint the nursery pink or blue? Choose cloth or disposable diapers? Go with the name you love, or honour your dear aunt? To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
A to Z Natural Immunity Boosters
Spring showers may bring spring sneezes. We’ll want to fortify our immune systems against the blossoming cold and flu bugs. Health food stores carry a variety of natural immunity boosters that can help protect us from these seasonal bad guys—or at least lessen their effects or duration. The following is a list of natural ingredients to look for when choosing immunity boosters.

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