Herbal remedy for Colds, Coughs, and Seasonal Allergies

For colds, coughs, and seasonal allergies, try this herbal recipe.

What To Do the First Thing When You Have a Scratchy Sore Throat, You Are Feeling Sick, Your Nose Starts to Run With a Head Cold and You Feel a Fever, Vomiting or Diarrhea Coming On?

Bill Sardi reveals what steps to take when you feel the symptoms of cold or glue coming on.

Post this health advice on your bathroom door for the family to read. Too many Americans are sick and suffering from colds and the flu because their immune systems were weakened by over consumption of sugar and lack of important nutrients like vitamin D and zinc. Too many Americans confronted with a sore throat run to the pharmacy to find anything that quells throat pain when simple gargling with salt water should be practiced immediately upon the development of symptoms. Read more

How to Win the Cold War

The common cold is caused by one of more than 200 viruses. Symptoms can include a fever, watery eyes, a runny nose, a sore throat, and a cough. Enhancing your body's immune system will help you avoid catching a cold, says Kristin Bjornsen.

Unless you live in a plastic bubble, you can’t seal yourself away from all germs in life. They’re everywhere—especially this time of year. Your best bet to stay healthy is to strengthen your immune system so it can defeat any microscopic invaders before they lay siege.

But if you took all the immune boosters recommended by magazines, books, and Mom, you’d not only empty your pocketbook, but you’d likely harm your health too. “Don’t get trapped into thinking you want to boost your immunity as much as possible,” says Mark Moyad, MD, director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. “Allergies and autoimmune diseases are examples of a hyperreactive immune system.” Moyad suggests taking most immune-bolstering supplements during cold season but then scaling back for the rest of the year (with the exception of multivitamins and vitamin D3).

But the question remains: Which of the myriad supplements and strategies out there really work? We asked our experts, and you’ll be surprised at how simple and effective their top picks are. Read more