…than $12 billion! The truth is, not everyone infected with HPV develops cervical dysplasia or cancer—millions of healthy people also harbor the virus. If you have or are at risk for cervical dysplasia or cancer, it’s important to know that there are a number of things you can to do to bolster your…
…products like Metamucil are also helpful. * Take L-lysine to get rid of cold sores. Cold sores are caused by the extremely contagious herpes simplex 1 virus. Taking L-lysine inhibits the virus’ ability to replicate. If you are prone to cold sores, take a preventive daily dose of 750 to 1,500 mg of lysine…
…Yet that’s exactly what may be coming down the pike. Researchers at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York are using a genetically modified virus to create a vaccine that contains an antibody to destroy nicotine—the most addictive component of cigarettes—before it reaches the brain. It’s…
Have you ever wondered why some people exposed to an office of sniffling, sneezing coworkers never get sick, while others seem to succumb to every passing virus? Are they blessed with good luck or good genes, or is there something about their approach to life that makes them immune to things that…
…alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis, but nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Afflicting roughly one in four Americans, it is not caused by alcohol or a virus but by obesity and insulin resistance. Hence, many people living with diabetes are affected by it. In fact, at least half of all people with type 2…
…alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis, but nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Afflicting roughly one in four Americans, it is not caused by alcohol or a virus, but by obesity and insulin resistance—and at least half of all type 2 diabetics are affected. NAFLD is a progressive disease marked by three distinct…
…effective for preventing and treating arthritis. * Support your immune system. One study found that green tea can block the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from attaching to healthy immune system cells. And Japanese researchers discovered that 3–5 cups of green tea per day reduced flu by 46 percent…
…interfere with your body’s natural immune function. And, a review of 51 studies of various products revealed they have little to no effect on flu viruses. Furthermore, these “remedies,” which are often a combination of different types of drugs (i.e., pain relievers, decongestants, etc.), come with…
…impaired insulin secretion. This vitamin also turns on genes that boost production of antimicrobial peptides called cathelicidins, which destroy viruses, bacteria, and other germs. Since people managing diabetes are more prone to infections due to diabetic ulcers and periodontal disease, optimal levels…
…respond more fully to the present stressor. That’s why even low-grade stress and anxiety can damage your body’s ability to defend itself against viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. That’s where adaptogens come in. Adaptogens are compounds that help the body adapt to and regenerate after exposure…
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