Immune Support
Your immune system is important, especially during cold and flu season. It functions very much like your own personal army, guarding your body against attacks from invaders, defending against infections and even the latest cold going around. It also has a great memory, often “remembering” certain infections so it’s ready for them the next time… Read more »
Your immune system is important. It functions very much like your own personal army, guarding your body against attacks from invaders, defending against infections and even allergies. It also has a great memory, often “remembering” certain infections so it’s ready for them the next time they try to attack. But just like any other body… Read more »
While pollen, mold, dust and animal dander are common triggers for allergies, there’s a hidden cause you may not think of – stress. Stress depletes the body of vital vitamin B supplies. A recent report confirms that people who are under intense stress tend to have more allergy symptoms. In one study, children who had severe… Read more »
Allergy season has arrived. If you think allergies are just an outdoor thing, think again. If you ever open your windows and doors, keep your shoes on in the house, or don’t strip down your clothes when you come inside, there is pollen in your home. Aside from pollen, many people are also allergic to… Read more »
Have you heard the buzz about local honey as a treatment for seasonal allergies? The idea behind honey treating allergies is similar to that of a person getting allergy shots. But while allergy shots have been proven effective, the use of honey has not. When a person eats local honey, they are thought to be ingesting… Read more »
A large-scale meta-analysis using more than 10,000 participants concludes that vitamin D supplementation may help to prevent acute respiratory tract infections. Nationwide, acute respiratory tract infections are responsible for 10 percent of ambulance and emergency room visits. There are a number of common risk factors associated with respiratory tract infections from viruses to air pollution… Read more »
If you’re traveling this holiday season, you already know you’re walking into the cold and flu battle zone. Here are some tips that might help you avoid getting sick while trying to get to and from your destination. Stay Hydrated – Water is your best option, but apple or orange juice work too since they’re high… Read more »
While an apple a day is a healthy choice, it takes more than that to keep the doctor away. However, there are certain foods that can boost your immune system and help keep colds at bay. Oats and Barley – these grains contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities more potent… Read more »
Team Super C22 Vitamin C is at the top of its game! So, it’s appropriate that we included our Super C22 in March Madness week. Recent research shows that vitamin C is rapidly finding new applications in protecting against endothelial dysfunction, high blood pressure, and the blood vessel changes that precede heart disease. Additional research… Read more »
Allergy season is getting an early start this year. Allergies are caused by an exaggerated immune response to triggers such as pollen, mold and dust. And while avoiding the allergen is ideal, it’s not always possible or practical, especially in the spring when pollen is everywhere. Instead of fighting back with antihistamines, a natural alternative… Read more »