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The Skinny on Zinc
Zinc is one of those essential minerals that often flies under the radar, mostly because deficiencies of zinc are rare here in the U.S. It is, however, present in almost every cell of your body. It stimulates almost 100 enzymes, which are responsible for many biomechanical reactions in the body.
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Soap vs. Hand Sanitizer
It's a germy world out there, and keeping those germs off your hands is considered the best way to fight catching a cold or flu this season. We recently learned that washing your hands with cold water is just as effective as hot. We also know that anti-bacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps.
Zinc and Echinacea vs. the Common Cold
Nobody wants to get stuck with a cold, so when you hear that you can take something simple and inexpensive to prevent a week's worth of misery, why not jump at it? Echinacea and zinc are much buzzed-about when it comes to preventing or shortening the duration of colds, but do they really work?
When it comes to zinc, hundreds of studies have been conducted, including one in 2000, which found that taking zinc lozenges during a cold produced "modest" benefits.
Go Ahead and Swear: The New Pain Management
I think most of us have a go-to swear word. The term you mutter, shout, or scream when you stub your toe in the middle of the night. It turns out that swearing might be a viable form of pain relief.
Colds and the flu
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Medications
- Resources
- References
- On September 28, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new brand of inactivated influenza ("flu") vaccine, Alfuria, for adults aged 18 years or older. This vaccine is given by injection.
- On September 19, 2007, the FDA approved the use of the live flu vaccine (FluMist) in healthy children as young as 2 years of age.
Sinusitis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment for Acute Sinusit...
- Treatment for Chronic Sinus...
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
Have Trouble Sleeping? Argue in the Morning
Tossing and turning in bed when you should be sleeping is not only frustrating, it is bad for your health. A good night's rest helps fight many health issues, from breast cancer to the common cold. To protect the sanctity of your sleep, you need to work on relaxing at night, which is why sleep experts say to save your intense conversations for the morning and keep the pillow talk sweet.
Influenza
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment Approach
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
Flu News: Bird and Swine
For a long time bird flu was predicted to be the next worldwide epidemic. While we waited for this version of the virus to attack, swine flu made its dramatic debut on the public health scene. It appears that our best defense against avian flu just happens to be our cold noses.
Common cold
Overview- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
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