This herb, derived from the root of the ginger plant, is spicy and smells wonderful.  It is this ingredient that gives ginger ale its flavor, and is most well known for treatment of nausea.  But that’s not all ginger can do for you. Ginger tea is a source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium and [...]

Wikimedia Commons. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that whose symptoms may include wheezing, coughing and rapid breathing. Asthma attacks may be triggered by allergies, colds and believe it or not, exercise. There are numerous prescription and a few over the counter medications that are on the market to treat asthma, but nearly all may [...]

Let’s face it – prescription drugs are not always the right fix. Over the past few years, several prescription drugs have been discontinued because of their long term and/or side effects on the human body. In addition, many prescription drugs on the market today clearly state in their literature that the long term use effects [...]

Frequent hand washing keeps germs at bay © Johanna Goodyear | Dreamstime.com Related articles Boost your cold-fighting immunity Can turmeric help your asthma? Just like any influenza infection, the curve of infection for the H1N1 swine flu virus is on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Both doctor visits and [...]