How to Protect Against Gastroenteritis ~ aka “Stomach Flu”

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A couple of days ago, in the wee hours of the morning, my daughter called me from a friend's house. She had woken at 4:30 AM with projectile vomiting. A couple of her friends had also been ill and sure enough, she was now a victim of dreaded Gastroenteritis, aka "Stomach Flu". She is not alone in her anguish. We are in the midst of winter and it's definitely gastroenteritis season! Unfortunately, it's next to impossible to avoid this misery causing "flu bug" altogether, however, there are … [Read more...]

Tips for Surviving Cold and Flu Season with the Help of Swiss Natural Echinacea

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Photo credit - flickr mcfarlandmo  (CC)   As we head into the dreaded cold and flu season we are all trying to do whatever we can to keep ourselves and our families healthy.  Knowing how colds and viruses spread is key to understanding how to prevent the illness.  Catching a cold or influenze ("flu") from getting cold and/or wet is a common myth.   The only thing that can cause a cold or flu is a cold or flu virus. Getting cold and/or wet won’t give you a cold. All cold and influenza viruses … [Read more...]