Shingles—officially known as herpes zoster—is an infection of a nerve and the area of skin supplied by the nerve. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus, a virus in the herpes family that also causes chickenpox. After a person has chickenpox, some virus particles remain inactive in the nerve … Read More
Our video No. 1 covers the topic of using plant extracts from oregano and echinacea, explaining what these plants are, the natural antiviral benefits they may deliver, and why the research study results are inconclusive on their effectiveness as a natural antiviral. But here I want to discuss the specific … Read More
Oil of oregano and echinacea are both popular herbs that have been hyped by the supplement manufacturers and even popular press as the latest effective natural antiviral that will treat your cold, flu, or other virus induced respiratory symptoms. But do they really work? One clue is that in the … Read More
If you’re preparing for an upcoming family vacation, along with a bathing suit and sunscreen, don’t forget your vitamins and supplements! Traveling can put a lot of stress on the body, and that extra stress can weaken your immune system. The last thing anyone wants to endure is an unpleasant … Read More
Conventionally trained healthcare professionals don’t have much to offer for symptoms of the flu besides bed rest, adequate liquids to prevent dehydration, and over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers and decongestants. These standard recommendations help a little with managing flu symptoms, but so can naturopathy treatment. Plus, natural therapies can … Read More
You know the feeling—the itch in the back of your throat, the tickle in your nose, the pain with swallowing—and you wonder, “Am I starting to get symptoms of the flu, or am I just getting a cold?” How do you know? And is there anything you can do to … Read More
While many of today’s go-to natural cold remedies—like Echinacea—may work for prevention, they’re not well-proven to treat your cold symptoms once the virus has already taken hold. The good news, as you learned in part 1, is that there are some highly effective and very-well researched natural antiviral remedies for … Read More
There are 5 items you need in any first aid kit: bandages, gauze, medical tape, rubbing alcohol (and/or hydrogen peroxide), and tweezers. Aside from these basic supplies, you can use natural remedies in place of over-the-counter medicines. Listed in the news articles below are a few of the essentials to … Read More
