by Brenda Watson | Aug 28, 2017 | Cleansing & Detox, Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Conditions, Environmental Toxins, Front Page, Immune System, Personal Care, Prebiotics, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Stress, Supplements
With the start of school and the change from summer to fall, you know what comes next—the dreaded cold and flu season. It’s only a matter of time before someone in your family comes down with the sniffles, a scratchy throat, or a cough. Whether you’re dealing with an...
by Brenda Watson | Jul 9, 2014 | Children, Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Immune System, Prebiotics, Respiratory issues
On average, children in the United States develop six respiratory tract infections each year. Another infection—gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach flu—accounts for over 1.5 million outpatients visits, 200,000 hospital visits, and about 300 deaths each year....
by Brenda Watson | Jun 16, 2014 | Common Cold, General, Immune System, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Respiratory issues
Probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, have been studied for a number of health conditions, but one of the most exciting benefits of probiotics is their effect on the common cold. A number of studies have looked at probiotic treatment and prevention of upper respiratory...