Asthma/AllergyCommon ColdConsumer AlertCoughFDA/FTC/CDCInfectionShingles Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore” JRFeb 13, 2012Feb 13, 2012 The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract... Read More
Common ColdCough Symptomatic benefits of hot drinks for cold and flu JRJan 14, 2011Jan 14, 2011 Researchers from Cardiff University, in the UK studied the effects of fruit drinks on nasal airflow and cold and flu... Read More
Common ColdCoughEchinaceaInfectionVitaminsZinc CAM to treat the cold and flu JRSep 18, 2010Sep 18, 2010 Dr. Mark Moyad (photo) is Director of Preventive and Alternative Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann... Read More
Common ColdCoughDiet-NutritionVitamins Vitamin B12 and unexplained cough JRJul 23, 2010Jul 23, 2010 During the World Allergy Congress, researchers from the University of Turin, in Italy reported that a “deficiency of vitamin B12... Read More
CoughExerciseHeart Disease Cold therapy to manage cough pain after heart surgery JRMay 13, 2010May 13, 2010 Coughing is the most painful experience following heart surgery. Researchers at the University of Ottawa, in Canada used cold therapy... Read More
ChildrenCommon ColdCoughHoney (incl Medihoney) Treating cough with honey JRMay 10, 2010May 10, 2010 Cough is a major cause of doctor visits among children and adults. It can impact quality of life, cause anxiety,... Read More
Cochrane LibraryCoughIncontenence: Urinary Pelvic floor training for urinary incontinence JRDec 12, 2009May 10, 2010 Stress incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine during a physical activity such as coughing or sneezing. It can happen... Read More
CoughInfection Flu season: Lower your risk JROct 4, 2009May 10, 2010 The Bastyr Center for Natural Health, in Seattle, Washington has published common sense recommendations. Let’s focus on proactive actions to... Read More
ChildrenCommon ColdCoughPre, Pro, Synbiotics Probiotic effects on cold and influenza symptoms JRAug 2, 2009May 10, 2010 An international group of researchers report that taking a dietary probiotic for 6 months reduced the signs and symptoms of... Read More
Alcohol SanitizersCommon ColdCoughInfection Reducing swine flu transmission JRMay 3, 2009Sep 13, 2010 Medscape has an interview with Dr. Georges Benjamin (photo), who is executive director of the American Public Health Association. Highlights... Read More
Common ColdCoughInfection Facemasks reduce the spread of influenza-like illness JRMay 3, 2009May 10, 2010 Influenza-like illness is similar to the flu, and more severe than cold-like symptoms. Researchers from Australia report that it’s a... Read More
CoughHIV/AIDSMarijuana (Cannabinoids)Pain-Neuropathic Smoked medicinal cannabis for neuropathic pain in HIV JRMar 31, 2009May 10, 2010 It was reportedly effective when used in addition to pain treatment in patients with medically refractory pain due to HIV.... Read More
CoughDiet-NutritionExerciseIncontenence: UrinaryObesity Lose weight, gain control over incontinence JRJan 29, 2009May 10, 2010 Obesity correlates with urinary incontinence. Might weight loss be an effective treatment? Researchers from across the US decided to find... Read More
Consumer AlertCoughFDA/FTC/CDCObesity Consumer Alert: 40 more weight loss products JRJan 8, 2009May 10, 2010 There are 80 drugs on the FDA list of weight loss products that contain undeclared drugs or chemicals. Here’s the... Read More
ChildrenCommon ColdCoughGinseng Safety of American ginseng in children JRAug 20, 2008May 10, 2010 In January, the FDA recommended that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and... Read More
BreathingCoughMultiple SclerosisParkinson's Respiratory muscle strength training JRJul 4, 2008May 10, 2010 Respiratory muscle strengthening programs are either inspiratory or expiratory and typically use handheld devices. Dr. Christine Sapienza from the University... Read More
BreathingCough Using speech pathology management to control chronic cough JRJun 19, 2008May 10, 2010 It’s a viable alternative for patients who do not respond to medical treatment. But what is “speech pathology?” Read More
BiofeedbackCough Habit cough and the use of biofeedback JRMay 26, 2008May 10, 2010 Let’s start by stating that “habit” cough is rare. Don’t jump to the conclusion that a cough lasting a month... Read More
Anxiety (Panic)/DepressionAsthma/AllergyAyurvedaCoughHeadache/MigrainePainSleep (Insomnia) Response to Ayurvedic herbal supplements among 9/11 survivors JRJan 24, 2008May 10, 2010 Here are the results of a study of Ayurvedic herbal treatment for health problems caused by exposure to the toxic... Read More
Asthma/AllergyCoughMarijuana (Cannabinoids) Comparing cannabis vs cigarettes on the lungs JRDec 15, 2007May 10, 2010 Professor Richard Beasley from the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand has studied the effects of marijuana on the lungs.... Read More