Showing posts with label common cold. Show all posts
Showing posts with label common cold. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Immune-Boosting Superfoods For Cold And Flu Season from Huffington Post

First that nasty cold knocked out the IT department, then your desk-mate started sniffling. At this time of year, there seems to be a perpetual virus going around the office. One way to help? Load up on superfoods that give your immune system a fighting chance, but don't wait until you're already feeling under the weather. Studies show that infection-fighting nutrients like zinc, selenium and beta-glucans work better before symptoms start, so load up on healthful foods now to keep your body's defense system strong throughout the season.

For the full article please go here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

4 Secrets to Never Getting Sick from Health.com

Kick the cold

By Jeannette Moninger
From Health magazine

Ever wonder why you always seem to come down with a life-interrupting virus this time of year, while other women you know sail through the season sniffle-, cough-, and ache-free?

We canvassed the research and talked to top experts to uncover these key, study-backed secrets for staying well, even when you're surrounded by germs. The docs' number one tip: Get the flu vaccine, ASAP. Then, follow these simple steps to boost your virus protection even more.

For the full article please go here.