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Feb. 23, 2009 -- A walk in the sun may be better than popping a vitamin C tablet for boosting your chances of preventing the common cold or flu.\n\nA new study adds to mounting evidence that vitamin C may have been stealing the spotlight all these years from the real cold fighter, vitamin D.

Is sunshine more than just a home remedy for a cold? New research suggests it may be: In a study that will be published tomorrow, people with low levels of vitamin D - also known as the "sunshine vitamin" - were more likely to catch cold and flu than folks with adequate amounts. The effect of the vitamin was strongest in people with asthma and other lung diseases who are predisposed to respiratory infections.

Incidence of reported cold/influenza symptoms according to season. The 104 subjects in the placebo group (light shade) reported cold and flu symptoms year around with the most symptoms in the winter. While on 800 IU per day (intermediate shade) the 104 test subjects were as likely to get sick in the summer as the winter. Only one of the 104 test subjects had cold/influenza symptoms during the final year of the trial, when they took 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day (dark shading). Adapted from: Aloia JF, Li-Ng M: Epidemic influenza and vitamin D. Epidemiol Infect 2007; 135: 1095-1096

"With daily news reports warning of a swine flu pandemic, members have besieged our health advisors with questions about what they should do to protect themselves against the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. The good news is that Life Extension® members obtain a considerable amount of immune support via the supplements they already use, especially those taking high-dose vitamin D. An important question, however, is what one should do if they develop symptoms of a viral infection? As the days grow colder, the risks of contracting common flu and cold viruses increase. Each year, flu virus infections kill around 36,000 Americans and cause miseries for millions.1 An outbreak of the swine flu virus is expected this winter. While certain supplements (and drugs) purport to shorten the duration of a viral infection, most of them fail to provide significant relief. Over the past 28 years, Life Extension® personnel have experimented with various nutrients, hormones, and drugs in order to minimize the impact of the common cold and typical flu viruses. In this article, I will reveal what has worked for me personally to ward off common cold/flu viruses and what has been validated in the scientific literature to be effective. I will also elaborate on some aggressive prescription drug strategies to consider in the event that you contract a severe form of swine flu or other type of influenza."

Pure Nutrition Raw Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil is made from fresh raw coconuts through a no-heat process to maintain its natural properties and preserve vital nutrients. It comes in a glass bottle which further ensures that its contents remain pure and untouched.

A Sore Throat is a painful feeling in the throat aggravated by swallowing. A sore throat can also feel dry and scratchy and  makes it hard to talk. A sore throat is a frequent symptom of the common cold or other acute respiratory tract ...

A Sore Throat is a painful feeling in the throat aggravated by swallowing. A sore throat can also feel dry and scratchy and  makes it hard to talk. A sore throat is a frequent symptom of the common cold or other acute respiratory tract ...

Coughing is common health problem and it may arise due to blockage or irritant in your throat or upper respiratory tract. Coughing can also be due to a viral infection, common cold, flu, and smoking or health problems such as asthma, ...

Coughing is common health problem and it may arise due to blockage or irritant in your throat or upper respiratory tract. Coughing can also be due to a viral infection, common cold, flu, and smoking or health problems such as asthma, ...

The vitamin D craze has been building over the last few years, with low levels of the supplement being the blamed as a source of many of our ills. Depression? D can ease it. Chronic pain? Take D. It is said to prevent kidney disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, colon and breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, or even the common cold. Recently, a study linked low vitamin D levels to the rise in Caesarean births.

Some honey and cinnamon benefits include: For heart health, arthritis, stomach health, strengthen the immune system, influenza and colds, for hearing, acne and skin disorders ,for bad breath, silhouette, fatigue and anti-aging and longevity

Classic, flavorful, heart-healthy Classic Tortilla Soup is perfect for a warm dinner on a cold night. Simple to prepare; add shredded chicken for a heartier dish and top with tortilla chips for some extra crunch.

If you have never thought about the fat and sugar content of all those prepared foods you eat - not just ice cream and chips, but cold cuts, crackers, energy bars and other "normal" (but unnatural) foods - here is one good reason to start reading the nutrition labels.

As a tea, lantana leaves can be used for relief from headaches, fever, flu, coughs, colds toothaches and indigestion. It also relieves the symptoms of rheumatism and other joint pains. Benefit more by going to medicinalplants101.blogspot.com

This is the recipe method and instruction: 1. Firstly, we will need to sift the baking powder with the salt. Additionally, add some shortening as well and rub into the mix very lightly. The point to take note is to just put enough cold water to ...

If the adage "eat her appointment" is true, it has the opposite effect if you eat food is not hygienic. Finally you will bear all bacteria, fungi, mold Map ... will slowly go into your body. And of course with the naked eye can not see the dirty things in food that contains the seeds and they will cause disease. It's time you need to know what good preservation of food for your family. When shopping - Always look carefully "limited use" (best before) and the time of production date on the box of food. - Never buy the box was open, convex and concave or leak. - Reading in food color, deep, or adhesives that are fresh or not oily. - Open the box to check for eggs is definitely not broken or dirty eggs. - Require vendors to use two or more bags containing meat, fish so they will not dirty water flowing from other foods. - Should go straight home after checkout is completed. Otherwise the food will be damaged (run) and it is an opportunity for bacteria arise. In the kitchen Refrigerator: - Adjust the temperature from 4 º C (39.2 º F) or lower. - Always keep the refrigerator clean. - Arrange the items, but not too tight to open cold air transmission to the proper temperature for food preservation is best. - When you want to melt the ice, you should keep the packaging for meat, fish and placed on disk so they do not leak through other foods. Absolutely not use the microwave oven (microwave) to melt the ice. - Keep raw egg placed in a refrigerator box to warm temperatures is not easy to damage the eggs. - Put food place. Vegetables, fruits and ready-made food is always placed in the last compartment - Do not place or potatoes in the refrigerator. - Do not wash, or marinating food prior to refrigeration. Should only be washed before eating or cooking. - Food for the external balance should not exceed 2 hours or contain no more than 2 days in refrigerator. Freezer co

Evidence continues to pile up that the sunshine vitamin protects against much more than bone-softening rickets. Vitamin D, also found in milk and oily fish, is becoming king, from fighting colds to preventing cancer. \n\nInvestigators at the Medical University of South Carolina shut down part of a National Institutes of Health study that left nursing mothers and infants deficient, even though the mothers received the maximum safe amount of vitamin D allowed by the Institute of Medicine.\n\nBut here's the kicker. New research suggests we're not getting nearly enough, and recommended levels may be woefully inadequate.

In the same way that children wish for super hero powers, most of us would like to possess the ability to fight off the threat or onset of germs, the common cold or flu.

"Today, goldenseal is marketed as a tonic to aid digestion, sooth upset stomach, and as an antibacterial and antiviral agent. It is considered a natural antibiotic and is most often combined with echinacea in preparations designed to strengthen the immune system. Many professional herbalists recommend goldenseal in herbal remedies for hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis), colds, and the flu. Goldenseal is considered a useful antiseptic (which is why some herbalists use it topically to disinfect cuts and scrapes) and astringent. It is commonly used to treat severak skin, eye, and mucous membrane inflammatory and infectious conditions (such as sinusitis, conjunctivitis, and urinary tract infections). It is also available in mouthwashes for sore throats and canker sores. Goldenseal has not been thoroughly investigated in scientific studies, but some trials have looked at berberine, one of the active compounds in goldenseal. Berberine is a substance widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat dysentery and infectious diarrhea. Berberine may be effective in humans for malaria, heart failure, and various types of infections, including upper respiratory problems."

Benefits of Vitamin D Supplementation Joel M. Kauffman, Ph.D. Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons Volume 14 Number 2 - Summer 2009 Clinical trials show that vitamin D supplementation at higher levels than previously recommended is beneficial for many conditions. It decreases the frequency of falls and fractures, helps prevent cardiovascular disease, and reduces symptoms of colds or influenza. Benefits are also seen in diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn disease, pain, depression, and possibly autism. Sunlight does not cause an overdose of vitamin D production, and toxicity from supplementation is rare. Dose recommendations are increasing, but appear to be lagging the favorable trial results. A number of common drugs deplete vitamin D levels, and others may limit its biosynthesis from sunlight. People with adequate levels from sun exposure will not benefit from supplementation. While dietary intake is helpful, supplementation is better able to raise serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D , the major circulating metabolite, to the level now thought adequate, 30-50 ng/mL. Where there is inadequate daily sun exposure, oral doses of 1,000-2,000 IU/d are now considered routine, with much higher doses (up to 50,000 IU) for rapid repletion now considered safe.