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01/13/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Traveling by air? Elderberry protects you from travel stress while boosting your immune system response

Planning on traveling by air soon? You may want to consider taking elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplements before you travel. A study published in the journal Nutrients revealed that supplementation with elderberry extract can help reduce duration and symptoms of the common cold in air travelers. Traveling by air makes you vulnerable to stress and contracting or […]

11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa found to have a powerful inhibitory effect on influenza virus infections

Cocoa can protect against an influenza infection by activating the body’s natural immunity and enhancing immune response, according to a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The study, conducted by researchers in Japan, looked the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. […]

11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa provides strong protection against the influenza virus

Researchers in Japan found that cocoa can provide strong protection against the influenza virus. In the study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, the researchers examined the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Cocoa has been known to contain biologically active […]

09/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional Chinese herb tonic, Sheng Jiang San, found to be capable of treating influenza

Sheng Jiang San is a traditional Chinese herbal tonic that has been used to treat seasonal flu. However, there has been no evidence that proves its efficacy as a flu treatment. Thus, researchers in China recently conducted a study on the anti-influenza activity of Sheng Jiang San. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC […]

09/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treat influenza naturally with Sheng Jiang San, a traditional Chinese multi-herb tonic

Sheng Jiang San, a traditional Chinese multi-herb tonic, has been used to treat seasonal influenza but there has been no evidence that supports its anti-influenza efficacy. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine recently confirmed that Sheng Jiang San can help treat influenza. Researchers from China investigated the effects of Sheng Jiang […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional medicine from Myanmar could hold the key to newer and better influenza treatments

In past studies, the coralbush (Jatropha multifida), a medicinal plant from Myanmar (Burma), has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. However, its anti-use to fight influenza had not yet been proven. Therefore, researchers at the Tokushima Bunri University, University of Toyama, and the University of Yangon evaluated the anti-influenza activity of the coralbush […]

08/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: The coralbush plant shows potent anti-influenza activity

The coralbush (Jatropha multifida Linn.), a medicinal plant from Myanmar, has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. In the study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the anti-influenza activity of coralbush was evaluated. The coralbush has been used in traditional medicine for treating various diseases. Researchers at the Tokushima […]

07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Yikes! Eating certain kinds of sugar raises your risk of catching influenza

Sugar, particularly added sugars, poses many health risks. Having too much sugar in the blood increases the risk of developing diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, and other health problems associated with inflammation. In addition, consuming certain kinds of sugar increases one’s risk of catching influenza because sugar weakens the immune system. As early as 1973, […]

07/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more fiber to prevent the flu, according to a new study

Eating more foods rich in fiber can help fight against the flu virus, according to a mice study published in the journal Immunity. Earlier research has found a connection between dietary fiber and the immune system. It is believed that this is due to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by gut bacteria as […]

05/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Science explains why we are more vulnerable to getting sick when the seasons change

People are more vulnerable to getting sick when seasons change, especially during spring and fall, and experts may now know why. According to research, it’s not the cold air that makes people sick; rather, it’s the virus. Rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, the two main causes of the common cold, can multiply quickly when the weather is […]

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