Antibiotics Are Not Always the Solution

Almost 20% of the antibiotics prescribed in the United States are for sinus infections, but they may not be as beneficial as we think.

 “A new study adds to the growing body of science suggesting that with some infections, including those of the sinuses, antibiotics aren’t the best course of treatment.” -Jennifer LaRue Huget, Special to [...]

The Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea polyphenols are potent antioxidant compounds that are not only an antioxidant alone, but can increase the activity of natural antioxidant and detoxifying enzymes. Epigallocatechin gallate, EgCG, is the most significant flavonoid in Green Tea and has a variety of benefits for overall health, anti-aging and even disease prevention. EgCG is at least 100 [...]

What’s The Bottom Line on Joint Pain?

60-70% of people over the age of 70 have some degree of Osteoarthritis (OA).  So learning what starts the process and the inflammation that comes with it are important.

The bottom line may be your cells; in particular, your mitochondria.  So what are these little things, and how do they relate to you.  The mitochondria regulate [...]

What You Need to Know This Cold and Flu Season

Bringing sniffles, sneezes, fatigue, and perhaps a sore throat and annoying cough, the common cold, and flu catch all of us from time to time. As for the cold, it is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that is the most common infectious disease in the United States. But there are things you [...]

Holiday Ho Hums

Sometimes it feels like the holidays will never end.  When they do finally end will it take you weeks to recover?  What effect does all this stress and fatigue have on your immunity?  Is this why there is a cold and flu season to match?  What can you do to avoid some of this fatigue?

So [...]

Research shows possible key to Age Related Macular Degeneration

In 2006 and 2007 different groups conducted two research studies.  The results gave a key insight into the causes of age related macular degeneration.  The key – your immune system and anti-oxidants.

Age-related Macular Degenration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible sight impairment and loss among people aged 60 and over.  It is degenerative disorder [...]

Best Supplements for Cold & Flu Resistance

Questions for Prof. Garth Nicolson
Department of Molecular Pathology,
The Institute for Molecular Medicine,
Huntington Beach, California

Any supplements or other things that in your experience are particularly helpful to build cold and flu immunity?

Dr. Nicolson’s reply:

I personally use NT Factor, transfer factors, immune boosters and of course, vitamins and minerals.

Get Your Health Questions Answered by Dr. Garth Nicolson. [...]

Cold & Flu Resistance

Questions for Prof. Garth Nicolson
Department of Molecular Pathology,
The Institute for Molecular Medicine,
Huntington Beach, California

Any supplements or other things that in your experience are particularly helpful to build cold and flu immunity?

Dr. Nicolson’s reply:
I personally use NT Factor, transfer factors, immune boosters and of course, vitamins and minerals.

Get Your Health Questions Answered by Dr. Garth [...]

Optimism Strengthens Your Immune System

In a study of about 125 first-year law students, researchers examined the relationship between personal optimism and cell-mediated immunity (CMI), which plays a central role in protecting you against viral infections.

At five points over the course of the school year, participants answered a series of questions and had their CMI [...]