Researchers in the U.S. have found that high doses of B-vitamin supplements may “completely offset” the damage caused by pollution. The study was small—only involving ten subjects—but the positive results provide hope that one more tool for fighting the...
Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5 it is defined as hypokalemia. Consuming some potassium on a regular basis is important because it can be lost...
In a review published in Nutrients, Dr. Harri Hemila of the University of Helsinki reported that three different controlled trials had found that vitamin C significantly protected against pneumonia. The review, published in March 2017, asserted that vitamin C...
• Between 90-98 percent of sinus infections are viral and won’t respond to antibiotics. • At least 200 viruses can cause the common cold. None will respond to antibiotics. • Only 5-10 percent of sore throat cases in adults are caused by strep throat. • Antibiotics are...
Whether you’re simply afraid of needles or aren’t keen on pumping yourself with the chemical concoction in a flu shot, rest assured there’s plenty you can do to significantly lower your chances of catching the latest strain of the influenza virus. The answer lies with...
There are polarizing stances on flu shots, yet the threat of illness still remains. So, what to do about it? Whether you’re for or against flu shots, there are things you can do nutritionally to keep your immune system strong and significantly reduce your...
