The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) has published a new study that suggests people who have been exposed to the common cold may already have immunity to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the common cold is a type of coronavirus, bearing many of the same features and attributes as the novel coronavirus, experts say that many people’s immune … Continue reading If you’ve ever had a cold, your immune system may already know how to fight COVID-19
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
Lemon balm is excellent survival medicine: Review of its medicinal properties and how to use it
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal herb that belongs to the mint family. It has many health benefits, and it can be used to treat fevers or make soothing lemon balm tea. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Despite what Big Pharma would have you believe, prescription drugs have been shown to worsen the health conditions that they were … Continue reading Lemon balm is excellent survival medicine: Review of its medicinal properties and how to use it
The 5 health benefits of homemade bone broth
If you’re thinking bone broth is just like all the other broths you know, you may be right, ingredients-wise. But when it comes to health benefits, bone broth trumps them all. Broths made from beef bones, chicken bones, and even fish bones are rich in nutrients, which make them perfect additions to a healthy diet. They can … Continue reading The 5 health benefits of homemade bone broth
Use essential oils for clean air blends and to prevent and treat colds
Natural therapies using essential oils treat a wide range of conditions through various applications. The healing properties of plants in essential oils can be harnessed by inhalation, topical application and sometimes via ingestion. Essential oils can be very useful in order to counter the effects of colds and flu. Experimenting with essential oils needs to … Continue reading Use essential oils for clean air blends and to prevent and treat colds
Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Literally meaning "for life", probiotics are supplements that contain selected strains of friendly bacteria that assist our health. Recent research shows that these live microorganisms provide a natural and simple way to ward off digestive disorders and colds in kids. A last year study conducted by Italian scientists suggests that probiotic supplements containing Lactobacillus reuteri may help … Continue reading Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 