Tag: viral infections
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20 Easy Ways to Reduce Viral Infections and Bacteria
If there was a way that you could boost your immunity to reduce viral infections, would you do it? You are exposed to contaminants daily as you go about your life. Some toxins will result in sickness, while others won’t affect you. It all depends on your immune system. When it’s working as it should,…
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UK Researchers Find Out What Makes Viruses Contagious
For the first time ever, researchers have discovered how viruses such as the cold and polio ‘package up’ their genetic code. This allows them to infect cells, but scientists hope the study may result in new drugs to combat viral infections. The journal PLOS Pathogens published findings on January 8, 2021, performed by a research…
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10 Scientific Reasons Eucalyptus is Good for Your Health
For thousands of years, humans relied on essential oils for food, perfume, and medicinal uses. Modern science now confirms some of their health benefits. One quintessential favorite comes from the eucalyptus tree. Most essential oils are safe for your skin if you dilute them with a carrier oil. These unscented oils safely dilute the essential…
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15 Red Flags That Reveal Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is also called “the kissing disease” because it’s transferred by saliva. According to science, the first mention of this condition was in 1889 called glandular fever. It’s caused by either the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus. The most common age group to contract this virus is those between 10-35 years. However, it can…
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10 Things That Cause Sneezing (And How to Stop It)
How many times have you closed your eyes today as you randomly sneezed? Perhaps it was one rogue outburst, or you were gripped in a series of breathless events. What causes sneezing? And are there any remedies to combat this annoying issue? Understanding Sneezing Did you know that most people sneeze an average of four…
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Doctors Explain 20 Ways to Avoid Catching a Cold
There’s nothing worse than catching a cold during the winter months. Cold and flu season is fast approaching. The last thing you want to do is to be sick. Nothing is worse than the sneezing, coughing, and aching that comes with these common illnesses. Thankfully, there are many ways that you can keep these viruses…