cold and flu

Recent studies find oral decongestant phenylephrine ineffective, posing dilemma for FDA. Reform may be needed in the OTC drug approval process.

When used as an oral decongestant, phenylephrine, a common ingredients in over-the counter cold medicines, is ineffective, the ...

Relief from the scorching summer heat is often sought in indoor air-conditioned environments. Spending hours a day at ...

Even though many would like to declare the pandemic over, COVID-19 variants are still mutating and circulating globally. ...

During cold and flu season, coughing, sneezing, congestion and fatigue can couch-lock you for days at a time. ...

Building up a strong immune system is key when it comes to preventing the flu. Using herbs, whole ...

I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn’t ...

Recipe for Natural Cough Remedy Juice one small carrot, one small apple, and one piece of ginger about ...

An Australian pharmaceutical firm that is developing the first virus-killing nasal spray for colds is set to be ...

Golden milk, or turmeric tea, has been gaining some steam in Western culture in recent years. The Indian ...

With cold and flu season around the corner, it's a good idea to prepare in advance as much ...

Remember when "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" was the catch phrase of the day? ...

Nature works in mysterious ways. As it turns out, that chocolate craving may be our body's innate wisdom at work.  According ...

It's now high time to prepare for cold and flu season (if you haven't yet). For many, this ...

During every cold and flu season we can expect lots of advertisements for flu vaccines. I've written extensively ...

Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shares how to make Fire Cider, which is a great cold and flu remedy. This ...

When we get run down by a cold, it's natural to pine for something to reduce the symptoms ...

During this last month, I have had so many people coming into my Chicago acupuncture office complaining of ...

A placebo, such as sugar water or agave nectar, may be a better treatment for small children's cough ...

Cold and flu season is upon us. Traditional Chinese Medicine has effective time-tested techniques which boost immunity and ...