Echinacea has long been used to fight cold symptoms, but it possesses other significant medicinal properties. Scientists have identified that the health benefits of echinacea can affect inflammation, cancer, and additional health disorders.

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You may have wondered if natural cough remedies actually work. Here's what a naturopathic doctor thinks about honey, herbs, and other natural options.

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Terry Vanderheyden, ND has been practising since 1994. He also works as a consultant to the natural health products industry.

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Avoid getting laid up with a cold or flu this year. Whip your immune system into shape with these natural immunity boosters.

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Tracy Peternell is a mother of two, a certified school teacher, and a healthy living enthusiast.

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Heidi Fritz, MA, ND, is a research fellow and practices at the Bolton Naturopathic Clinic and the Springdale Medical Centre in Brampton, Ontario.

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Faryal Luhar, ND, is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to optimize their health using naturopathic therapies.

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Diane Kent, RH, is a medical herbalist and former president of the Ontario Herbalists Association. She teaches, offers workshops, and operates a private practice in Toronto.

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Jon Barron is a nutraceutical researcher and author of <a href="http://amzn.to/2ooJbCr" target="_blank">Lessons from the Miracle Doctors&lt;/a&lt; (Basic Health Publications, Inc.; Expanded ed., 2008). His Baseline of Health Newsletter and Barron Report at <a href="https://jonbarron.org/" target="_blank">jonbarron.org</a> are read in more than 100 countries.

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