You may experience seasonal allergies in late winter or spring or even in late summer and fall. Allergies may occur occasionally as a plant you’re allergic to blooms, or you may experience around-the-clock allergies during specific seasonal months. Essential oils may be used as an alternative or complementary treatment for allergy symptoms. They’re derived from plants and can be used ...

Being sick, even when you’re home in bed, isn’t fun. The combination of body aches, fever, chills, and nasal congestion can be enough to make anyone miserable. There are plenty of home remedies that can alleviate your symptoms and get you back to normal. If you still feel sick after a few weeks, make an appointment with your doctor. If ...

Your immune system is your body’s version of the military: sworn to defend against all who threaten it, both foreign and domestic. It has some really interesting soldiers that help make this possible. Your immune system protects against disease, infection, and helps you recover after an injury. The immune system is a complex fighting system powered by five liters of ...

Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system strong. If you’re looking for ways to prevent winter colds and the flu, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store. Plan your meals to include these 3 powerful immune system boosters. Citrus Fruits and Boosting Your Immunity- Most people turn to vitamin C after ...

Your immune system is constantly active, figuring out which cells belong to your body and which don’t. This means the immune system needs a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to keep its energy up and going. The following recipes are packed with essential nutrients for everyday health or for fighting off the cold and flu. Learn which immunity-enhancing nutrients ...

The immune system is one of the most important parts of human health, mainly because it is responsible for keeping the rest of our body healthy! Although, we don’t like to think about it this way, our bodies are constantly under attack from environmental, biological, psychosocial, physical, bacterial, fungal, and viral agents that are trying to make us anything but ...

Weight loss occurs when energy intake is less than the energy expended. One means of losing weight includes restricting calories and engaging in physical activity. The intensity and duration of exercise may affect your immune functioning. Additionally, your body’s fat reserves, dictated by the calories you consume, may alter your body’s response to acute and chronic conditions. Moderate Exercise- Exercise ...