Tag: common cold

It’s cold and flu season; do you really need that antibiotic too?

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It’s cold and flu season; do you really need that antibiotic too? Antibiotics were wonder drugs when introduced years ago, although their overuse in the USA and had a side effect; resistant bugs. From ear infections, to upper respiratory infections, doctors for years have recommended an antibiotic to help you recover. Since antibiotics only work on bacterial infections, you may have recovered naturally anyway.   Their rampant overuse caused secondary infections in the ear, yeast infections and long term gut dysfunction. Other countries culturally used these drugs differently and in some countries, you do not even need a prescription for the Read More »

Cold symptoms are often worse at night; here’s why according to the NY Times.

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Cold symptoms are often worse at night; here’s why according to the NY Times. We are in the middle of cold and flu season and often, when we feel sick, it seems to be worse at night. If you are wondering why, the NY Times may have some answers for you in this article. At night is when we heal and also fight things off.  Perhaps, this is why often when you feel like you are coming down with something, you may wake up and feel perfectly fine the next day.  Your immune system often works its magic at night Read More »

Should you work out when feeling sick?

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Should you work out when feeling sick? If you have ever worked out when feeling sick, sometimes you can feel a lot worse, while other times you can feel better. You should avoid working out with a fever but having minor congestion or a minor headache may be perfectly fine. While ill, you should drink a lot of water and take vitamin C as well as Zinc tabs which can help you feel better sooner. CNET offered some great advice on whether to work out while ill. Check out their article below Should you work out when you’re sick? It Read More »