It’s that time of year again. Germs are lurking around every corner. I don’t blame you if you’re tempted to hide in your house until spring comes around again. Or if it feels like running to your doctor for every sniffle, cough, or sneeze is a reasonable reaction. But trust me, neither one is ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:December 5, 2018
UPDATED:January 22, 2018
Is it a cold or flu you’re fighting? Here’s how to tell…
It’s official. We’re slogging our way through the worst flu season we’ve had in the United States for years. In fact, according to the CDC unless you live in Hawaii or the District of Columbia the flu has already triggered widespread misery in your state. But the flu isn’t the only winter ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 6, 2017
Stay infection free this winter with amplified immunities
Have you ever wondered how the folks who lived through the great plagues of our past managed to do it? Sure genetics and luck played a role for some survivors. But countless folks turned to nature to give them the upper hand. Relying on herbs to help them amplify their own natural ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 27, 2017
Boost your immune system to beat back to school blues
I know what you’re thinking. It’s been YEARS since you stuffed your new notebook and pencils into a backpack and headed back to school. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare your immune system too. Because even if you aren’t catching a school bus every day someone in your life likely ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 10, 2017
7 unexpected health benefits of mint
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 ›
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 22, 2018
Is that sniffle, sneeze, or cough a cold or the flu?
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:October 18, 2017
7 drug free ways to beat flu season
It’s the height of flu season. Folks are dropping like flies all around you and it’s starting to feel like there’s no escaping the ugly bug this year. But don’t give up, or give in. You CAN avoid the flu this season, and do it without drugs, by following our 7 Steps to Fight the Flu! Step 1. ... 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 ›
