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View articles from Health & Herbal News magazine  which relate to infections,cold and flu such as Candida, viral infection, herpes (cold sores), shingles, bacterial and fungal infections, antibiotic use (side effects of) and immune system support

Immune support for all stages

Immune support for all stages

Many people are looking back to the herbal helpers our forefathers used to help support their health and vitality. The gentle yet firm actions of herbs are supported with generations of traditional, safe and effective usage.... More»»

An ounce of cure

An ounce of cure

Typically we reach for supplements once we have already come down with a lurgie.... More»»

Thwarted holiday disasters

Thwarted holiday disasters

The aeroplane sniffles; The bleary aeroplane red eyes; Bali/Delhi Belly; Tingly blistered lips; The back at work blues.... More»»

Get your SystemWell!

Get your SystemWell!

Spring is around the corner and with it comes the smell of barbeques, cut grass and unfortunately those change of season ills and chills. Supporting…... More»»

Thank you Vibactrin!

Thank you Vibactrin!

I just had to let you know my personal success story. I was so blown away by I tell everyone I know!!! As a busy working mother I have battled with non-stop upper repertory issues for the last 6 months, no thanks to my 20 month old daughter…... More»»

Kick those winter nasties with Vitamin C

Kick those winter nasties with Vitamin C

Winter can often be fraught with colds, flu, days off work and visits to the doctor. One time-honoured solution to the winter immune barrage is that good all-rounder, vitamin C.... More»»

Being prepared for the winter season

Being prepared for the winter season

Have you ever uttered the phrase ‘I can’t get sick’! There’s too much to do, work does not stop, people need you and there’s just no time for a rest!... More»»

When the first signs of infection appear think Sam

When the first signs of infection appear think Sam

You are working busily, rushing to get chores done and attending important social gatherings, the task of maintaining a healthy diet and ensuring...... More»»

SystemWell - Prevention is better than cure

SystemWell - Prevention is better than cure

Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus was onto something when he penned “prevention is better than cure”.... More»»

Top 5 Immune Wellness Supplements

Top 5 Immune Wellness Supplements

Olive leaf has, for thousands of years, been a symbol of goodness and purity, representing peace and happiness. Medicinally, olive leaf...... More»»

Mushroom Matters

Mushroom Matters

Mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian herbal medicine for centuries, the knowledge and reverence of their magical and medicinal value seems...... More»»

An Amazing Amazonian Herb

An Amazing Amazonian Herb

Living in the dense rainforests of South America, where dampness, wild animals and killer bugs are a daily threat, the tribes of the Amazon have...... More»»

Ultimate Immunity - beat the bugs this winter

Ultimate Immunity - beat the bugs this winter

With the sun burning above us and cicadas chirruping loudly it can be hard to recall a time when cold, dark winter mornings kept us clinging to...... More»»

Vitamin D for Immune Health

Vitamin D for Immune Health

Increased intakes of vitamin D may reduce the incidence of seasonal ‘flu, according to results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Japan.... More»»

We Can Do Without Candida

We Can Do Without Candida

There are about 400 different species of micro-organisms that call the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract “home”. These include the probiotic or “beneficial” flora... More»»

Nature's medicinal firepower against infection

Nature's medicinal firepower against infection

Our environment contains more than 600 human viruses and thousands of species of bacteria, meaning infection and therefore disruption to our health is a very real and . . .... More»»

Lactoferrin - Mother Nature's Premier Immune-Boost

Lactoferrin - Mother Nature's Premier Immune-Boost

. . . lactoferrin has received extensive attention from research scientists, health practitioners and the general public as bovine lactoferrin exhibits a broad range of biological activity including . . . .
... More»»

Unleash the Power of True Oregano Oil

Unleash the Power of True Oregano Oil

Better known as “the Pizza herb”, oregano has an illustrious history of medicinal use dating back over 2,000 years . . . .... More»»

Warding off more than vampires

Warding off more than vampires

Allium, the latin name for garlic means ‘hot’ or ‘burning’. And this certainly gives us a clue as to the array of uses that this herb provides.... More»»

Prepare for Winter

Prepare for Winter

It happens every year, none of us like it very much, however there is little escape! Yes, winter has zipped up on us again and other than staring wistfully at the office calendar which bears enticing pictures of tropical islands, there is little we c... More»»

Ah-Oh, it’s virus season again!

Ah-Oh, it’s virus season again!

One lesser known fact about the infamous flu vaccine is that it provides potential protection against only three strains of flu.... More»»

SystemWell - 7 System Immunity

SystemWell - 7 System Immunity

Maintaining healthy immune function or rebuilding a depleted immune system is the key to surviving the winter bug-free.... More»»

Life After Antibiotics

Life After Antibiotics

Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed medications in modern medicine. They are commonly
prescribed by doctors to help resolve both minor and life threatening infections and there is no doubt that they have saved many lives since their disco... More»»

 
 
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