Flu

As with the regular flu, seasonal flu is caused by a virus which infects your nose, lungs, sinuses and throat. There are three forms of the flu virus, known as type A, B or C. Type A is the most common form and also the most infectious,…

You wouldn't think much of the humble mushroom. Normally flavoursome and delicious in soup or a fry-up, it tends to be the bland addition to any dish – but in new research conducted at Boston University School of Medicine; it has been found…

We've always been told that exercise is great for our bodies and wellbeing, but when it comes to illness, it can be difficult to know whether you're doing the right thing. Physical activity can boost your immune system, improve your…

Did you know that herbal tea could help to protect you against getting the flu? You may think that this advice does not apply to you as you have had the flu vaccination and have no need for complementary medicine. This is not quite true:…

From chicken soup to starving a fever, everyone has a favourite remedy for curing the cold and flu. But how do you separate the old wives’ tales from the reality? Here are 5 myths debunked and facts confirmed. Feed a cold and starve a…

While the idea of a cure for the common cold might be nothing but a pipe dream, many people are still looking for effective relief of the symptoms of cold and flu. But quite often chemicals and drugs are found to quite ineffective which has…

At this time of year, it’s likely that you’ve been all too aware of how the weather affects your wellness. However, whether you’ve got a crippling cough or you’re fighting off a flu bug, the good news is that it’s never too late to…

It can be difficult to think of the nose as a ‘vital organ’ – but the truth is that it plays a hugely important role in our overall wellbeing. It’s a fact that around 70 percent of the bacteria that enters our bodies comes in through the…

Though the days are starting to get a little bit longer, and you’re not leaving for work in the dark anymore, winter has not quite left us yet. With the cold weather has come a flurry of cold and flu cases that has affected the wellbeing of…

The recent outbreak of flu in this country has harmed the wellbeing of many people more than it ever has before, which is why wellness experts are now recommending that, if you have rheumatoid arthritis, you need to be especially cautious.…

During this time of year, a cold or flu will often make you reaching for the orange juice or head down the vitamins, minerals and supplements aisle of your local pharmacy, in search of a wellness-boosting dose of vitamins C and D, but do…

Ladies and men are waging a long standing war over the question, ‘Just who has it worse? ‘ Women suffer child birth but then men suffer the agony of a blow to the testicles. You could argue that the former is much more painful than…

There are all sorts of things which people can do to improve their health and wellness in their day to day lives. Of course, people being people, most don't. Some things require a lot of effort and you can understand why most won't bother,…

Cancer sufferers should be wary of their weakened state of health, and this is especially the case when undergoing chemo- or radio- therapy. No amount of precaution is too much, as there is no need to expose your wellness to any extra risk.…

It’s always distressing to watch your child suffer; even when it’s just a cold. With many parents wary of giving their children too many pharmaceutical drugs, it’s well worth stocking up on a range of complementary treatments for the next…

A healthy diet is not only advisable when your wellness has taken a little turn for the worse, but some of the best natural remedies for preventing flu in the first place, as well as a multitude of other health problems and diseases, come…