Perhaps you like a little mint in your iced tea. Or maybe you’re a fan of mint ice cream. Well, it turns out this delicious summertime herb has a whole lot more to offer us than just adding a bit of flavor to our favorite foods. In fact mint is packed with a bunch of helpful nutrients and it’s ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:April 10, 2017
UPDATED:February 16, 2017
Flip your body’s flu-fighting switch with this vitamin
Flu and cold season is still in full swing. And for many of us that means we’re spending our days surrounded by sniffling, sneezing and coughing praying we don’t become the next victim. If you’ve managed to avoid the latest ugly bugs that are making the rounds congratulations! It turns out ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 16, 2017
6 sure-fire tricks to reduce a fever naturally
So you, or a loved one, is running a fever. First things first. Don’t panic. A fever—a temperature above 98.6—is a perfectly natural response by your body to an illness, and it’s actually part of the healing process. In other words, your fever is literally helping to fight off the infection, so ... Read More ›
UPDATED:January 17, 2017
Is it a cold or the flu? Here’s how to tell
It hits you like a ton of bricks. You’re sick as a dog. But do you simply have an annoying cold that will do little more than slow you down? Or should you head straight to bed because you’ve got the flu? The truth is, it can be hard to tell the difference between cold and flu, especially in the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 8, 2016
6 best herbs for fighting cold and flu
It’s that time of year again. Germs seem to be lurking around every corner. Sometimes, it’s tempting to just hide in your house until spring comes around again. Don’t. Fight off cold and flu germs the natural way instead, with these 6 powerful immunity-boosting herbs! 1. Astragalus: Astragalus, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 7, 2016
Fight cold and flu all fall and winter long with essential oils
It can be challenging to stay healthy during the fall and winter seasons. It seems like everywhere you turn someone has a cough, a cold or a fever. But you can’t stay locked up at home until spring, so you’re going to need to figure out a way to arm yourself against all those ugly bugs. And lucky ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 12, 2016
8 surprisingly simple ways to prevent cold and flu
It’s almost that time of year again – crisp air, warm sweaters, falling leaves. They’re all right around the corner. But so is the coughing, sniffling and sneezing that comes with the change of season. But you can make this the year you ban colds from crossing your doorstep and you tell the flu ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 1, 2016
No more colds or flu with 10 tricks to supercharge your immune system!
Children across the country are back in school this week. And all of us will be spending more time indoors as the weather turns cooler. That means a whole lot of new germs are going to be trying to hitch a ride back to your home. So now’s the time to work on supercharging the whole family’s ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
8 natural remedies to soothe your sore throat fast
So you’ve come down with a sore throat, and you’re probably thinking it’s strep and you need an antibiotic. But the truth is it probably isn’t strep. It’s true that strep (Group A Streptococcusbacteria) infections are more common during the winter. But the vast majority of sore throats are ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 1, 2016
Kickstart your stalled metabolism with this 6 step thyroid plan
Does your metabolism seem to be limping along at a snail’s pace? Do you feel bloated, blue and exhausted all the time? Are the numbers on your scale creeping up despite your best efforts? If you suspect your thyroid’s contributing to your stalling metabolism and weight issues, you might be ... Read More ›
