Natural Remedies for the Flu
What is the Flu? Influenza is more commonly called the flu, is an acute viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. The difference between the common cold, and the flu are that a cold is usually restricted to the chest, neck and head, and come on slow. While the flu on the other hand strikes fast, and causes symptoms all over the body. Who Gets the Flu? There are three classifications for the influenza virus, A, B, and C. A, [...]
Natural Remedies for Shingles
What is Shingles? Shingles is a condition which is usually painful, that is caused by the herpes zoster virus. This virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you have had chickenpox the virus doesn’t leave your body. The virus lies dormant in the nerves near your spine, where it usually stays unknown. But sometimes the virus is triggered, and this time the reaction is much more sever and painful than before. Who Gets Shingles? People who have had [...]
Natural Remedies for Ear Infections
What are Ear Infections? There are two types of ear infections, an outer ear infection, and a middle ear infection. The outer ear infection is commonly known as otitis, and swimmer’s ear. Outer ear infection affect the ear canal. This happens when a substance, most notably water enters the canal, and becomes trapped by a buildup of ear wax. This makes for a perfect environment for bacteria to breed. Middle ear infections also called otitis media, and are the more [...]