Archive for the 'Common Cold' Category
Monday, July 11th, 2016
This product, when used as directed, produces an industrial bleach that can cause serious harm.
Swallowing doses of this bleach, such as those recommended in the labeling can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and symptoms of severe dehydration. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Cancer, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Diarrhea/Constipation, FDA/FTC/CDC, HIV/AIDS, Liver Disease, Nausea/Vomiting | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: Miracle Mineral Supplement aka MMS
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for preventing and treating the common cold has been a subject of controversy for 70 years.
Now, The Cochrane Library has reviewed the data. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Common Cold, Exercise, Vitamins | Comments Off on Here’s what we know about vitamin C and the common cold
Monday, August 27th, 2012
They’re used to rinse the nasal passages with a saline (salt-based) solution, and are popular to treat congested sinuses, colds, and allergies, and to moisten nasal passages exposed to dry indoor air.
But, FDA has concerns about the risk of infection when neti pots are used improperly. (more…)
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Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Helsinki, in Finland, examined whether the total daily dose of zinc might explain part of the variation in the results of previous studies. (more…)
Common Cold, Zinc | Comments Off on Effect of the dose of zinc lozenges on the common cold
Monday, February 13th, 2012
The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract and “Kold Sore” spray with liquid sea mineral. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Common Cold, Consumer Alert, Cough, FDA/FTC/CDC, Infection, Shingles | Comments Off on Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore”
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
While rhinoviruses cause upto half of colds, up to 200 other viruses have been implicated.
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Ontario, reviewed the evidence for CAM to treat and prevent the common cold. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginseng, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM for the common cold?
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Researchers at Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina, studied the effects of physical activity and fitness levels on the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. (more…)
Common Cold, Exercise, Infection | Comments Off on Exercise lessens symptoms of the common cold
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
In a study sponsored by the NCCAM, researchers from the US and Australia looked for potential benefits. (more…)
Common Cold, Echinacea, NCCAM | Comments Off on Echinacea to treat the common cold?
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Antiwei is a traditional Chinese prescription used to treat influenza.
Researchers at Sichuan University, in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China report it is effective and well tolerated. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Common Cold, Infection | Comments Off on Antiwei to treat influenza
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Are there benefits to offset the potential for side effects? (more…)
Cochrane Library, Common Cold, Zinc | Comments Off on Cochrane reviews zinc treatment for the common cold
Monday, January 17th, 2011
Dr. Christine Gonzalez from Los Angeles, California, has written a thorough review of vitamin D.
Let’s focus on the actions of vitamin D thought to contribute to disease prevention. (more…)
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Friday, January 14th, 2011
Researchers from Cardiff University, in the UK studied the effects of fruit drinks on nasal airflow and cold and flu symptoms.
(more…)
Common Cold, Cough | Comments Off on Symptomatic benefits of hot drinks for cold and flu
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
His recommendations. (more…)
Common Cold, Cough, Echinacea, Infection, Vitamins, Zinc | Comments Off on CAM to treat the cold and flu
Monday, September 13th, 2010
During the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC), researchers from the University of Virginia reported that regular use of alcohol-based disinfecting hand gels has little effect on the Swine flu infection rate. (more…)
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
It’s commonly used to treat chronic sinusitis, though there’s little documentation for any effect.
Researchers from Norway looked for evidence of improved quality of life. (more…)
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
During the World Allergy Congress, researchers from the University of Turin, in Italy reported that a “deficiency of vitamin B12 might be a factor in unexplained chronic cough and dysfunction of the pharynx and larynx.” (more…)
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
Cough is a major cause of doctor visits among children and adults. It can impact quality of life, cause anxiety, and affect sleep for parents and their children.
Here’s a Cochrane review of the evidence supporting the use of honey to treat acute cough in children. (more…)
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Researchers at Jikei University School of Medicine Minato-ku in Tokyo studied 167 schoolchildren from December 2008 through March 2009.
It’s an important study that advances our knowledge of vitamin D and it’s contribution to health. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children, Common Cold, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Using vitamin D to prevent influenza A
Sunday, April 4th, 2010
Researchers from the University of Cologne Medical Center, in Germany, evaluated the effects of traditional Chinese acupuncture in patients with persistent olfactory dysfunction following a viral infection. (more…)
Common Cold, Infection | Comments Off on Acupuncture to speed return of sense of smell after viral infection
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
The FDA is advising people to discontinue using 3 Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab cold remedies because they’re associated with the loss of sense of smell that may be long-lasting or permanent. (more…)
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