Although you can get a cold throughout the year, most people have a higher risk of the common cold in the winter and spring months. One of the most common symptoms is a sore throat. The Guardian characterizes the common cold as having “the twin distinction of being both the world’s most widespread infectious disease…
American Red Cross Says Blood Shortage Worst in Over 10 Years
The American Red Cross says it’s facing a national blood crisis and is urging more people to donate blood to alleviate the worst shortage its seen in more than a decade. The low supply is posing a risk to patients and forcing doctors to decide who gets blood transfusions now and who will have to wait…
Healing Winter Woes with Gentle Cell Salts
With cooler temps setting in for the long winter season ahead (and snow falling here in the Northwest), immunity is definitely on my mind. In order to make sure my defenses are in tip-top shape, I’m already taking 5000 IU of flu-fighting Vitamin D daily, and ramping up my daily dose of antioxidants. In addition, I’ve been on…
Fauci: Research Into Universal Coronavirus Vaccines Making Progress
Research into vaccines that would protect against all coronaviruses is making progress, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, or a type of coronavirus. The COVID-19 vaccines have plummeted in effectiveness against virus infection over time, particularly since the rise in the…
Why Does Experiencing ‘Flow’ Feel so Good? A Communication Scientist Explains
New years often come with new resolutions. Get back in shape. Read more. Make more time for friends and family. My list of resolutions might not look quite the same as yours, but each of our resolutions represents a plan for something new, or at least a little bit different. As you craft your 2022…
The History of Anesthesia
Anesthesia as pain relief is amazing, and we still have trouble understanding how it really works. What we do know is that it has played an important role in medicine for centuries. This role was made uncomfortably clear to me more than 35 years ago when I had to perform an emergency cesarean section on…
Roasted Vegetable Salad topped with Salmon
A recipe for the entire family. Makes a beautiful presentation and easy to make. Absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 2 red peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2…
Best Food to Counter Stress-Induced Immune Suppression
How might we improve immune function in children and adults under physical or psychological stress?
What Is Actinic Purpura and How to Treat It
Actinic purpura is a condition that impacts the elderly and is referred to in many different ways. For instance, some people know actinic pupura as purpura senilis, skin hemorrhages, or as Bateman purpura. Actinic purpura was first described by British dermatologist Thomas Bateman in 1818. Just what is actinic purpura? Well, the simplest actinic purpura definition…
How to De-Gas Beans
If you’re bothered by gas when you eat beans, try this cooking method. Put the beans in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring them to a boil and take them off the heat. This breaks the capsules surrounding the beans and allows stachyose, verbascose and raffinose, the gas-causing sugars, to escape into…
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