Category: cold and flu

Why Is the World Witnessing an Unprecedented Breakout of Infections?

Even though many would like to declare the pandemic over, COVID-19 variants are still mutating and circulating globally. At the same time, while the virus is particularly disastrous for China, which is seeing abnormal spikes in infection numbers, several waves of viral infections are currently sweeping the world, including the flu, RSV, and other influenza-like…


What Works for the Common Cold?

During cold and flu season, coughing, sneezing, congestion and fatigue can couch-lock you for days at a time. We’ve compiled five top natural cold therapies that work to keep you breathing easy through the coldest time of year The common cold is just that — a standard ailment for many people when winter weather arrives….


Seven Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear the Flu & How to Prevent It Naturally

Building up a strong immune system is key when it comes to preventing the flu. Using herbs, whole foods, indigenous medicine and stress-reducing practices will encourage a healthy immune system and set you up for a flu-free year! 1. The flu is not a life-threatening (for all) disease. “Public health has overstated the risk of…


Secrets for Fighting the Common Cold Using Chinese Medicine

I began writing this post a couple of weeks ago, feeling pretty smug and self-righteous that I hadn’t caught the cold that everyone around me was sporting. Most people I knew weren’t flat out sick, but as their cold progressed, it dropped down and became a chest thing, and they were dealing with a big…


Natural Cough and Sore-Throat Remedies

Bad throat? Here’s some relief.


Virucidal Spray for the Common Cold to Be Listed on ASX

An Australian pharmaceutical firm that is developing the first virus-killing nasal spray for colds is set to be listed on the ASX on Jan. 28. Firebrick Pharma co-founder Peter Molloy said he’s been working on the spray, Nasodine, for almost ten years as a treatment for the common cold. “It appeared to me that if…