Your immune system is important. Very much like your own personal army, it guards your body against attacks from invaders (like bacteria, fungi, and viruses), defending against infections and several kinds of cancer. And it’s smart, too, often... Read more
Your immune system is important. Very much like your own personal army, it guards your body against attacks from invaders (like bacteria, fungi, and viruses), defending against infections and several kinds of cancer. And it’s smart, too, often... Read more
While scientists don’t completely understand why allergies develop, they do believe that a combination of things create the immune system confusion, from genetic predisposition to environmental factors.
There are two main categories of ris... Read more
When a virus enters your body, one of three things can happen:
The virus can die, OR
Your immune system can activate and kill the virus, OR
The virus can survive, multiply, and produce a cold or the flu.
How do you kee... Read more
Yes, it's possible to eat certain foods and boost your longevity. Often labeled "super foods," these foods have the ability to not only strengthen the immune system, but to also fight disease, and lower body fat and cholesterol.
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Down 23 pounds
Down 1 size
Down 2" off my waist
BP 119/81
Totally un-health-related... I got a Mustang! Shiny, red, beautiful! ;) Zoom............
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Is there any truth to the fact that as we age, we can't get back to the weight or size or body fat percentage we were when we were younger?
I ask because I was going through my closet last night and found an old miniskirt size 4 that I wore in c... Read more
I work out everyday. I walk 2 miles per day in the morning then hit the gym in the evening. I am focused on being a healthier me. But I am concerned that I am loosing the weight and not the inches? Does anyone have an answer?... Read more
I feel so overwhelmed. I just had my 56th birthday and weigh 221 pounds. I am a stress eaters and in a stressful job so I eat all the time.
I don't really have any close friends to do this with me.
What are some good first steps?... Read more
I sat next to someone on a plane and he told me all about Spark People. That was 3 years ago I signed up but did nothing but read articles every day. Now with lots to lose weight wise, I am trying to engage in all of the activities, logging my food... Read more
This is a great blood test that tells you how the food you eat interacts with your immune system. The "wrong" food, although it may be a "healthful" for most people, will induce inflammation. The immune system aims to damage the food, which it mist... Read more
Constantly feeling chilled narrows blood vessels in the nose, which prevents infection-fighting immune system cells from reaching your sinuses.... Read more
Just as you hear someone cough or sneeze this time of year, you may wonder if that is something you should be worried about. Many people will come down with a cold or the flu during the winter months. But how should you take care of yourself when you... Read more
No More Sick DaysDon't let colds and flu spoil your season. Stop sniffles before they start by strengthening your immunity. Click through to discover the newest germ-fighting tips straight from the experts.The doctor says... Take a deep breathPeo... Read more
I wasn’t going to blog today but then something popped into my head that I figured I should talk about after yesterday’s rant and the fact that…
I woke up sick this morning with a nasal drip. Ugh. 198
This was due to the very dry and col... Read more
Lisa Collier Cool health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/7-sur prising-immune-system-boosters cites a scary Journal of Infectious Diseases study that suggests, “…infectious droplets exhaled by someone with flu can travel at least 6’ (and) 20% of fl... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.
