#1 Laugh- When we laugh we release endorphins that make us feel good. These endorphins reduce pain and stress. Stress is a common cause of chronic disease.
Maybe you just lost a ton of money in the stock market and don’t feel like laughing a whole lot about it, but can’t you just muster up a [...]

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In honor of Memorial Day, I decided we should talk about memory related alternative health topics this week.
Rosemary is a great herb for memory.
Rosemary is often added to recipes dedicated to those that did not survive breast cancer for “remembrance”.
William Shakespeare even wrote in the play Hamlet, “There is rosemary, and that is for remembrance”.
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It seems many people commonly confuse “the flu” with influenza. I think most people commonly refer to a stomach flu (also known as viral gastroenteritis) as the flu. Viral gastroenteritis caused by rotavirsus, or adenovirus is what makes us vomit and sit on the toilet with relentless diarrhea. These “stomach flu’s” although miserable are typically [...]

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When the symptoms of a sore throat, cold, flu or other upper respiratory infection begin, there are steps you can take to boost your immunity and avoid becoming ill or to shorten the duration of illness. The earlier you take these measures, the more helpful they will be. Ninety percent of common colds are due [...]

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Vitamin C has many important effects in the body. Its effects on enhancing the immune system are notable. In people with certain health conditions, it is desirable to give the body as much vitamin C as it needs. Each person, due to their own unique biochemical differences, has different vitamin C requirements. Also, a person’s [...]

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What to do with the lingering congestion in your nasal passages after a cold, sinus infection, or upper respiratory infection?
Flush it out!
That is right, a simple warm saline irrigation with a Neti Pot can work wonders.
A Neti Pot is used to clean the nasal passages and ensure free airflow through both nostrils. It is part [...]

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Recurrent ear infections in children are often related to food allergies and environmental toxins such as cigarette smoke. With this in mind, here are some dietary suggestions for you and your child.
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Ninety per cent of common colds are due to viral infections. The body’s immune system must be relied upon to deal with the virus, as antibiotics are not useful against viruses. The best treatment for the common cold is to support the immune system with diet, rest, and vitamins and minerals.
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Now most of us know better than to go on a twenty mile run in the freezing rain and wind when we are suffering from a bad cold, but still many of my athletic clients will call me up and ask exactly how much exercise they can get away with while they are sick.  I [...]

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