With the advent of flu season, many Americans feel they have no choice but to brace themselves for an inevitable bout of coughing, aching, feverish misery. It turns out that the much-touted flu vaccine that is being pushed unceasingly by federal health authorities may not be so effective after all. (Not to mention its hefty helpings … Continue reading Quercetin can boost immunity and fight infection
A great reason to consume quercetin? It blocks the flu virus from entering cells
Winter is fast approaching, and it’s not just the cold that you have to worry about, but the flu as well. This disease, which is caused by the influenza virus, is very hard to avoid since it is easily be passed on from person to person. Health authorities encourage people to receive their annual flu vaccines to … Continue reading A great reason to consume quercetin? It blocks the flu virus from entering cells
Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with reportedly ineffective vaccines. … Continue reading Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
Quercetin dramatically lowers your risk of viral infections
For some, the flu causes more than the classic symptoms of sneezing, coughing, fever and aching joints – on occasion, it can turn deadly. For example, during the H1N1 pandemic of 2009-2010, the CDC reported that the virus hospitalized over a quarter of a million people and claimed over 12,000 lives in the United States … Continue reading Quercetin dramatically lowers your risk of viral infections
The impact of lifestyle behaviors on a person’s immune system
A report published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies reviewed how lifestyle behaviors can influence the immune system of an individual. This report was authored by Jane Hart, a researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. When preparing for cold and flu season, conventional training does not teach clinicians about lifestyle behaviors.Instead, the discussion typically … Continue reading The impact of lifestyle behaviors on a person’s immune system
Space cooties: Should astronauts be worried about fungi on space stations?
Bacteria and viruses are not the only tiny hitchhikers during outer space that might endanger the health of astronauts. Recently, Belgian researchers brought up concerns about microscopic fungi living aboard space stations and spacecraft, especially the upcoming missions to the moon and Mars. Experts know very little about the potential pathogenic properties of these microorganisms. The … Continue reading Space cooties: Should astronauts be worried about fungi on space stations?
Black cumin is great for allergic rhinitis – and many other conditions
Black cumin (Nigella sativa), also known as black seed or fennel flower is a commonly grown plant in India, Arabia, and many parts of Europe. Historically, it is widely used as a spice, especially in Indian cuisine. Today, it is used as a medicinal herb for many ailments because of its properties of healing and improving health. … Continue reading Black cumin is great for allergic rhinitis – and many other conditions
Those fun ball pits your child likes to play in are probably a breeding ground for killer germs
The next time you go to the pediatric clinic, it may be best not to let your child into the ball pit. A recent study warned that these physical therapy playgrounds were just as dirty and filled with disease-causing microbes as their counterparts in family restaurants. Published in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), the study warned that … Continue reading Those fun ball pits your child likes to play in are probably a breeding ground for killer germs
Cordyceps mushrooms found to protect from allergens
Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University of Science and … Continue reading Cordyceps mushrooms found to protect from allergens
Research confirms: Antibiotics can damage immune system function
A staggering 70 percent of children and 40 percent of adults take antibiotics – every year. They are also given to literally billions of animals that are used for food. But, here’s the real shocker: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that “30 percent of all antibiotics prescribed in outpatient clinics are … Continue reading Research confirms: Antibiotics can damage immune system function
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 