Researchers from the University of Florida at Gainesville report it’s a safe and effective dietary supplement to reduce your risk of cold and flu symptoms.
And there’s more. Continue reading Green tea capsules to treat cold and flu symptoms
Category Archives: Cough
Benefits of honey on night cough and sleep quality in children
Is it a good as dextromethorphan — the cough-suppressant found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines?
Researchers from the College of Medicine at Pennsylvania State University Hershey show that it is. Continue reading Benefits of honey on night cough and sleep quality in children
The effects of smoking marijuana on the lungs
Aside from the finding (summarized here) that marijuana smoking is not associated with lung cancer, here is a list of its effects on lung function.
Continue reading The effects of smoking marijuana on the lungs
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis): Where’s the data?
Dr. Cathy Wong is a licensed naturopath and certified nutritionist. She writes an upbeat column on the About website.
In one article she discusses Althaea for cough and sore throat, ulcers, and irritated skin. Continue reading Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis): Where’s the data?
Who is sick?
Here is a website that tells you how many people in your neighborhood are as sick as you. Continue reading Who is sick?
Homeopathic vs conventional primary care
Here is a large study conducted at 57 primary care clinics in the US and Europe. It shows that “in primary care, homeopathic treatment for acute respiratory and ear complaints was not inferior to conventional treatment.”
The use of CAM among poor Central Americans
Reported earlier on the site was a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that 36% of Americans use CAM ? 62% if prayer is included.
Now, here is an estimate of the use of CAM in one Central American country.
Continue reading The use of CAM among poor Central Americans
Treating severe depression with VNS
The vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), “would have been unimaginable only a generation ago. After being implanted in a patient’s chest, … research suggests that repeated electronic stimulation of the vagus nerve can help treat severe depression”, says The New York Times.
It’s an interesting article, but here’s what you need know.
Recall of a camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol patch product
It’s called WellPatch Cough & Cold Soothing Vapor Pads.
It was intended to be applied to the throat or chest of children two years of age and older so they could inhale the vapors. Unfortunately, it was easy for the munchkins to remove the patch and place it in their mouths.
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Dust mites, dietary fats, and asthma in children
What is the value in avoiding dust mites and increasing omega-3 fatty acids in a child’s diet — especially in children at high risk of developing asthma because of a family history? Lots of research has gone on down under to answer this question. It’s part of the CAPS trial (Childhood Asthma Prevention Study).
Here’s what we learned
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