If you’ve ever had strep throat, you know what a pain it can be. Literally. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and swollen. If untreated, it can cause further complications, including kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever. The cause of strep throat is a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes or […]
If you suffer from allergies or you have a child who suffers from allergies, chances are you usually have some Benadryl near by. The popular antihistamine is commonly used by adults and children alike to treat allergy symptoms. All medications come with their fair share of possible side effects. But it turns out that Benadryl […]
Want something to satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash? Try this fresh watermelon lemonade.
Shingles. You’ve seen the ads, you know the drill; if you ever had chickenpox, you’ve already got the shingles virus and your only hope is vaccination… right? Wrong. While the mainstream medical industry loves to tout its knowledge as the only way to avoid things like shingles, the truth is that nature has always been […]
Back in 2009, New Zealand farmer Alan Smith took a holiday in Fiji. While there, he began developing flu-like symptoms. By the time he arrived back in New Zealand, it was clear to doctors that he had come down with the swine flu. To make matters worse, he was also battling leukemia. Alan’s health continued […]
Emergen-C is a popular Vitamin C-based powdered drink mix that fizzes when you mix it. It claims to provide consumers with an energy boost, better overall health and a strengthened immune system response. You might take it, for example, if you realized you just scarfed down a sandwich without washing your hands after the gym. […]
