Posts Tagged ‘immune system’

Elderberry – scientifically known as Sambucus Nigra – has been used medicinally as a natural flu remedy since the Roman and Greek empires.  Researchers have been studying its overall health benefits for the past two decades.

Native to North America and some parts of Europe, the flavonoids found in blue or …

Did you know that most people with ADD/ADHD are actually born with perfectly normal brains?

There are a number of theories to explain an ADD/ADHD diagnosis. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition whose principal characteristics are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD is usually diagnosed in children where

the primary symptoms are difficulty controlling behavior and/or paying attention.

Given that 2/3 of children diagnosed with ADHD are treated with prescribed medication — drugs that often contain different formulations …

Flu season is knocking at our back door.  Everywhere I go there are signs posted, “Get Your Flu Shot Here!!”

It actually infuriates me!  I always see a lot of elderly people in line for the shot, but I know it’s the last thing that their body needs.  I wouldn’t wish the flu shot on anyone:  children to elderly adults. I think it is an unnecessary vaccine that introduces more harm to the body, than good.

I know I …

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes…

You recognize the symptoms. When seasonal allergies arise, they are just plain miserable!  Maybe ragweed is the culprit, pollen or even mold.  Sneezing through spring and itching through summer sends many of you running to your local drugstore for allergy relief or to get a prescription for something even stronger from your doctor.

The problem is that these chemical based drugs don’t address the root allergen issue.  Furthermore, their effects …