Quick, take cover! Flu season is here! We all know what that means—we are looking toward a good few months filled with sniffling, running, stuffy noses, and wheezy, phlegmy coughs. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It is spread by the sneezes and coughs of an infected person. People with the flu are contagious 1–2 days before ... Continue Reading
How To Spot Black Mold And 8 Natural Ways To Clean It
How would it make you feel to find out that you have a toxic substance growing in your home? It could be in your shower, in your walls, in your air ducts, on the ceiling of your basement, or just about anywhere else, but black mold may be threatening the health of your entire family. Mold loves damp, dark environments. People who live in humid climates or old homes are most ... Continue Reading
7 signs and symptoms you should not ignore
Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe abdominal pain require immediate medical attention --- but what about more subtle red flags? It can be tough to know what to do. Here's a list of seven signs and symptoms that merit attention. 1: Unexplained weight loss Losing weight without trying might sound like a dream come true, but in reality it can signal a health ... Continue Reading
Is Fever Good for You?
Why fever is good for you The common reaction to a fever is that of fear, and we do everything we can to try and reduce it because we feel the body getting hotter than it is supposed to. However, if we look at the whole picture and understand why we get a fever, we can see that it is a natural occurrence. It is the body's way of sending a signal that something is not right. ... Continue Reading
How to Cope With Stomach Flu Symptoms
By -- Robert Preidt Doctor offers tips to aid patients' recovery (HealthDay News) -- If you get the stomach flu (also known as viral gastroenteritis), there are a number of things you can do to cope with the illness, an expert suggests. "This virus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, and head and muscle aches. Although the virus itself most often is not a ... Continue Reading