Tag Archives: flu

Corona Virus: Staying Healthy

A friend asked if I was planning to do a special post on boosting immune health amidst all the panic and paranoia surrounding this corona virus situation. I wasn’t planning to at all, but I decided to just do a … Continue reading

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Health: Catching or Developing?

There’s a big difference between a cold and cancer. No one would dispute that I’m sure. But have you ever thought about the difference between “catching” something like a cold, the flu or some other contagious virus and “developing” something … Continue reading

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Health and Immunity: Should You Take an Antiviral for the Flu

I have spoken to people who say, “I think I may be coming down with the flu and I feel awful.” I would suggest some natural supplements and strategies to boost the immune system and fight the bug off. Invariably, … Continue reading

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Healthy Living: Don’t Overlook Vitamin C for Pneumonia

It’s that time of year when colds and flu are going around and this year we also have Ebola and Enterovirus. For some people bronchitis and pneumonia are a yearly occurrence. That used to be the case for my husband, … Continue reading

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Let Food Be Your Medicine

You may recognize that as a quotation attributed to Hippocrates.  I happen to think he had the right idea! By choosing the highest quality foods and keeping your body strong and well-nourished, you can avoid many (or all) of the … Continue reading

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A Better Way

October is the beginning of flu season.  Recently here in upstate NY our weather has been fluctuating between gorgeous, cooler fall temperatures and then spiking back up into the 80’s, as if summer just can’t bear to end.  All that … Continue reading

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Benefits Outweigh Risks?

There have been numerous articles about the benefits of the flu vaccine versus the risks. Everyone is weighing in so I won’t go into all the pros and cons from my personal perspective. Anyone who’s read my blogs and newsletters … Continue reading

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