Shubhra Krishan June 2, 2015 As a kid, I was taught to gargle after brushing, using lightly salted water. My mother added an element of fun to it by asking me to think of the germs in the … Continue reading
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Moms’ Pesticide Exposure Tied to Infection in Kids
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK | Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:12pm EST (Reuters Health) – A new report links remnants of a once-common pesticide to lung infections and wheezing in kids exposed to the chemical before birth. Known as … Continue reading
Which Foods Boost the Immune System?
Can certain foods boost the immune system? We look at what to eat to prevent illnesses and stay well Can foods boost the immune system? If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. When it comes to … Continue reading
5 Foods For a Strong Immune System
There are a number of ways your lifestyle can enhance your immune system, but one of the most important is eating the right foods. So how do we choose? It seems like every few weeks there is a new immune-boosting … Continue reading
How To Manage Fear Around COVID While Still Staying Safe
There’s a delicate balance between vigilance and prioritizing other parts of our physical and mental health. Here’s what to know. At this point in the pandemic, many people are struggling to make decisions about how to behave. Since the start … Continue reading
3 Mental Problems Linked To Vitamin B12 Deficiency
The deficiency is easy to rectify with diet or supplementation. Mental confusion can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, research suggests. People with a B12 deficiency can have problems with their memory and concentration. Depression symptoms like low mood … Continue reading
Unvaccinated People Are ‘Variant Factories,’ Infectious Diseases Expert Says
Unvaccinated people do more than merely risk their own health. They’re also a risk to everyone if they become infected with coronavirus, infectious disease specialists say. That’s because the only source of new coronavirus variants is the body of an … Continue reading
What The Western Diet Does To The Immune System
Diets rich in two nutrients harm immune cells in the gut, putting people at high risk of intestinal infections. A diet rich in fat and sugar damages particular immune cells named Paneth cells that produce antimicrobial molecules keeping inflammation and … Continue reading
Feeding the Brain
Our body’s control centre needs a healthy diet “You can’t wink your eye without nutrients being involved, never mind think, remember, learn, or sleep.” So says brain expert Aileen Burford-Mason, author of The Healthy Brain: Optimize Brain Power at Any … Continue reading
These Vitamins Help Fight COVID-19
These vitamins could reduce respiratory conditions and COVID-19 infections. Vitamin A, D, and E could help people ward off respiratory illnesses and viral infections like COVID-19. The effect of nutrition on improving the immune system due to the human body’s … Continue reading
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