Beta-glucans, a type of sugar found in both raw and cooked mushrooms, is believed to be responsible for the immune-stimulating properties. In addition, mushrooms are the only vegetable that naturally contains vitamin D, and decreased …
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A Dietitian's View: Foods to Help Fight Off a Cold Archives
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Prosperity Abounds Blog: Snot and the Common Cold: 3 Things You …
Saturday, December 5th, 2009In studies, beta-glucan increased the body’s ability to identify microbial invaders and also increased the communication among various parts of the body’s immune system. Note that this effect was only achieved with beta-glucan that had …
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Flu or Colds: How Can You Tell?
Saturday, November 14th, 2009Estonian Free press (press release) Flu or Colds: How Can You Tell? TestCountry.com In a previous post, we shared with you how US health officials have expressed that not everyone who develops swine flu is coming in to receive appropriate ..
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Foods That Fight Colds
Monday, November 9th, 2009Whether you’re walking around with a box of tissues or curled up in bed with aches and the shivers, what you feed your cold or flu can speed your recovery. Here’s how to maximize your body’s virus-busting powers.
Herbal medicine for colds
Sunday, October 4th, 2009Beta Glucan is one herbal remedy that helps to boost your immune system to superhuman levels. Beta Glucan stimulates macrophages, which your body uses as a ‘first line of defense’ against bodily invaders. Beta Glucan is naturally found …
Two Easy Ways to Protect against Flu | Health Studios
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Both moderate exercise and Beta Glucan have long been thought to increase immune system function, and thus protect against infection. A new research study explores the possibly benefits of combining the two. …
Colds are not caused by viruses
Friday, September 11th, 2009Did you know that according to recent studies colds are not caused by viruses, but by the immune system? Scientists have confirmed that it is our immune system response that is the cause of the cold, not the virus itself. Of more than 100 different viruses that can cause the common cold, human rhinoviruses are the major cause.
“…while colds are usually considered to be minor infections of the nose and throat, they can have much more serious health repercussions.”
Simple remedies can prevent, lessen severity of common cold
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009While the common #cold may be incurable, inconvenient and at times incapacitating, simple home remedies may offer relief to those stuck with the sniffles this winter.Click here to view complete article
