Herbal Healthcare Blog

Both the common cold and seasonal influenza are viral infections of the upper respiratory tract. What differs is the virus itself. If you have a cold, you’ve been infected by the rhinovirus, and if you’re suffering from the flu virus, it is a influenza virus.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays many important roles in the body. It is formed within the body by our exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine” vitamin because the manufacturing process begins in human skin when it comes in contact with ultraviolet light from the sun’s rays.

There are a number of preventative measures we can take as we move into the winter months and the holidays are fast approaching.

If you’ve had a bladder or urinary tract infection before, you’ll remember the symptoms. Bladder infection symptoms include urgency, frequency, burning when you pee, dark or cloudy urine, pain, fullness or tenderness of the lower abdomen, blood or foul-smelling urine, or trouble peeing all together. These symptoms can be incredibly unpleasant and can quickly interfere with our day-to-day functioning.

Arthritis affects millions of people a year and limits their ability to live life to the fullest. People who suffer from arthritis are often looking for ways to reduce inflammation and get back to their previous level of pain-free mobility. What relieves arthritis pain in joints?

As the seasons change and the weather stirs up leaves, dust, and pollen, our seasonal allergies can rear their ugly head. In the fall, we often have increased sensitivities to ragweed, mold, and dust mites.

Now that the autumnal equinox has passed and we’re shifting into a new season, it’s time for a detox!

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet this fall could do wonders for avoiding illness into the winter months. By reducing inflammation, we improve the function of our bodies on a systemic level. This includes immune function!

It’s bedtime. You complete your bedtime routines, put on your pyjamas and get into bed. You’re tired, but once you turn out the lights, your brain just won’t shut off.

It’s no secret that starting your day well rested can emphasize the proper function of our days.

This September, as the kids head back to school, what can we do to equip them for optimal immune function? The last thing you need as you’re just getting into the swing of a new school year is to get hit hard by the cold and flu season! So, how can we prevent, as well as fight off infection?

It’s very often that you’ll hear your family member or friends talk about the discomfort of feeling bloated. But the term “bloated” is used so freely nowadays and can get mistaken for just being extremely full.