sickness

With all of the different viruses, flus and colds going around this time of year it can be difficult to know how to tell the difference between all of these things.  Especially if you are taking care of a small child who may have difficulty communicating verbally their symptoms, it can be important to be able to dist

The common cold is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract.  It is a virus that most often occurs during the Fall and Winter months.  It is not that cold weather gives rise to colds per se, but rather that the cold viruses tend to thrive more in colder temperatures. 

If you haven’t heard of the swine flu by now, you must have been living under a rock for the past 3 months. On June 10, 2009 the World Health Organization declared the H1N1 Flu to a level 6 which classifies it as a global epidemic. This flu is now in many countries around the world and there are thousands of cases of it with many resulting in death.

Visiting your doctor on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Early diagnosis on most diseases can save lives, and many times this cannot be done without regular check ups. So how do you make sure you get the most out of your yearly visit? Here are three ways to make sure you get the best out of your doctors visit each and every time.

Ginger is a plant that is native to Southeast Asia, and is now also cultivated in Jamaica and other tropical areas. This herb has been used in China for over 2,500 years for cooking and for its medicinal qualities. Ginger is effective in treating numerous ailments such as headaches, stomach aches, colds, menstrual cramps digestive problems, and even cancer.

If you have kids, you should know about the importance of a healthy diet-especially first thing in the morning.

Having a cold can be a real pain. A stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, and lack of energy can make it hard for you to go about with your busy life when you are sick. Although there is no quick fix to get rid of the common cold instantly there are things that you can do to speed up the healing process. Here are five tips to recovery quickly from a cold.