Cold and Flu Prevention The colors of the leaves, trick or treating, Thanksgiving, FOOTBALL SEASON…Fall is here! Such excitement and anticipation for the coming season; unfortunately, along with wearing our favorite sweater on cool brisk nights, we are again at risk of those hidden germs gleefully waiting to share the cold and flu.While we cannot stop the "Cold and Flu Season" any more than we can change the seasons, we can take...more
One good thing about many health insurance providers, they try to keep you will with preventative care. One thing that they will do for you is let you get the flu shot to help stay well. This shot is even readily available to people that don't have the insurance coverage in place. It seems like every little drugstore has a low cost flu shot for anybody. It will not prevent the flu 10 percent but is a good way to lower the odds.Certain personal...more
Cold and Flu Season: Practice Public Hygiene Viruses that cause colds and the flu are active year-round. Since we spend more time indoors and in closer proximity with other people during the winter months we are exposed more frequently to the viruses that get us sick. Practicing good public hygiene is one way to help protect yourself and others from getting sick.1. Be relentless with hand washing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend washing your hands with warm, soapy water for about 15 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Washing your hands will not only protect you but will also help prevent you from spreading germs.2. Wash your hands after using the lavatory, but use the paper towel to open the door. Not every one is as diligent about washing their hands and they can leave germs on the handle. Don't expose yourself when you open the door, use the paper towel for protection.3. When on public transportation, planes, trains and buses, be extra vigilant about what your hands have touched. Surfaces such as tray tables, arm rests and seat backs can harbor viruses...more
Many people turn to alternative remedies for the common cold and even the flu, rather than going to the doctor. For a start, medical science has yet to provide us with a remedy for the common cold, but it can have quite unpleasant symptoms that need some kind of treatment. And while we can have the latest flu needle, it only consists of the three...more
International Research Shows Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Flu Risk A growing body of international research shows that vitamin D deficiency significantly increases the risk of colds, flu, and other seasonal respiratory infections.An undeniable link between low levels of the vitamin and susceptibility to seasonal upper respiratory...more
Sore Throat is the First Sign of Cold & Flu Season During the months of September through February when the temperatures are particularly cold in most parts of the world, colds and the flu run rampant. Although you can catch a cold or flu at any time throughout the year, it is more prevalent when the temperature seems to dip. Unfortunately, there has been no discovery on why this phenomenon is but scientists have some theories. Researches postulate that during the colder seasons people stay indoors more often which allows for closer contact between people, which increases the likelihood of transmission of the cold or flu. Additionally, colder air also means drier air. When the air is dry the mucus membranes in the body also dry, which is the primary means of how the body eliminates virus particles. Also virus and bacteria can harden and live within the respiratory tract much like a spore would when the temperature is cold. Furthermore during winter month's people are exposed to little if no sun, which helps in our production of vitamin D. With a decreased production of vitamin D our body's immune system is more susceptible to virus and bacteria that is in the air and on...more
During the outbreaks of avian and swine flu in recent years one thing you may have noticed when watching the news about infected areas is the fact that many of the workers in the health care industry who were working with infected individuals were...more
It can be assumed that within the next year or so there may be another outbreak of a deadly virus or illness. Recently, it has been the Bird Flu, Swine Flu and common flu. Each year, thousands and even millions of people are affected by these...more
Treat Cold, Flu and Ear Infection the Natural Way With or without medication, the cold or the flu can give you real trouble. You can choose from a variety of medications that can give you some relief in symptoms or you can take the natural...more
What does flu season have to do with an egg allergy? For a few years, it seemed that every time we saw the allergist, our daughter’s food allergies increased. She had lived with a peanut allergy for 2 years and tree nut allergies for 1 year...more
Signs ff Flu season upon us, CDC officials announce Signs ff Flu season upon us, CDC officials announceThe first signs that the flu season is upon us have arrived, says the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). In some states, for...more
As the leaves start falling from tress and the temperatures start to get cooler, it seems that everyone starts to sniffle and sneeze. Winter starts to set in and with that comes colds and flu. During the colder months, many people are starting to...more