immune system

Cold sores, sometimes known as fever blisters are a type of Herpes virus, known as HSV1.  Cold sores are related to the virus that causes genital herpes (HSV-2) but are of a different sort.  Cold sore can nevertheless be just as

The common cold is an infection that affects the upper respiratory tract.  It is a virus that most often occurs during the Fall and Winter months.  It is not that cold weather gives rise to colds per se, but rather that the cold viruses tend to thrive more in colder temperatures. 

Why would you not want to be happier? Everyone needs a little more happiness in their life – being happy actually boosts immunity , improves mental functioning and helps you handle stressful situations better. Try the following tips to inject a little happiness into your everyday life:

 Tis the season to catch a cold. Unfortunately, when the weather changes so do our bodies and our immune systems tend to be weaker than normal. In order to fend off the cold and boost your immune system , eat the following immunity boosting foods:

If you are on both a budget and a diet, don’t fret. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the healthiest foods can be grown from home easily or, if you don’t’ have a garden, bought cheap from a farmers market.  Here are a few ideas for cheap and healthy ingredients to add to your shopping list:

Unless you are superman (or superwoman), supplements are essential for optimum health. Many people don’t feel like they need supplements if they eat a balanced diet but in fact they do. It is next to impossible to get all of the vitamins and minerals that you need from your diet alone.