http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/flu+season flu season Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:10:57 -0500 Many households underestimate the health problems that can be caused by mold and the ease with which mold can begin to grow in a home. Mold is similar to the flu virus in that it is always present in some quantity and that the only reason that people do not continually have the flu is not because the virus is not present, but because they have maintained immunity, either through flu shots or a strong autoimmune system. However, the flu virus is more prevalent in the winter months, and this is the reasons flu shots are offered in the November timeframe. Similarly, the level of background mold can be greatly increased if it is allowed to grow and multiply in a home, and can overcome the body's natural immunity if allowed to persist. This happens when moisture is allowed to accumulate in a certain area of the home. This can happen with roof leaks, plumbing leaks or other drainage problems. It is present in crawl spaces and damp basements. It can happen when steam from the kitchen or bathroom is not properly vented, allowing condensation to persist. It can even be caused by the extensive use of a humidifier.home]]> home inspector]]> Long Island home inspectors]]> Logn Island residential inspector]]> home inspectors]]> homes]]> Long Island home inspectors]]> long island]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mold-Inspection-To-Keep-Your-Family-Safe/3630521 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:46:13 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mold-Inspection-To-Keep-Your-Family-Safe/3630521 Senior services are a great way to help elderly individuals maintain their independence and health. Many home care providers offer clients assistance with daily tasks including errands and transportation, as well as helping them monitor medications and recover from illnesses. Their main focus is to keep elderly care clients healthy and happy, and unfortunately during the winter flu season, this can be a difficult task. Even seniors who work with personal elderly care providers or who keep their homes immaculately clean cannot avoid coming in contact with cold and flu germs while out in public. While it is nearly impossible to avoid all germs, there are some things seniors can do to help prevent themselves from getting sick this season while they are out and about alone, with a family member, friend, or elderly care provider. Shopping Carts Shoppers are out in large numbers during the holiday season busily running from store to store purchasing food and gifts for parties and festivities. This includes a large number of seniors who may be out by themselves, with family members, or with home care service assistants.home care service]]> home care]]> senior services]]> alzheimer's care]]> elderly care]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Home-Care-Services-Protecting-Senior-Shoppers-From-Germs-During-Cold-Season/3619272 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:34:34 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Home-Care-Services-Protecting-Senior-Shoppers-From-Germs-During-Cold-Season/3619272 'Tis the season for making resolutions, many of them health-related. Unfortunately, most people overlook one of the most important aspects of good health: their teeth. Here are ten suggested resolutions to correct that omission. 1: Make regular appointments with your dentist at least twice a year for checkups and cleaning, and for X-Rays every other year. 2: Brush and floss at least twice a day - some dentists recommend brushing after every meal. And don't forget your tongue - failure to brush it leads to bad breath and nobody wants that! 3: Watch what you eat and drink. Many foods and beverages can damage teeth by causing decay and destroying enamel. Included on the no-no list are alcohol, acidic or sugary soda or juice drinks, and hard candies and lollipops. Coffee, tea and wine can leave ugly stains that will require teeth whitening and sticky foods that remain on teeth and gums cause cavities. Substitute healthy snacks and sugar-free drinks for those that can cause damage. 4: If you haven't quit smoking yet, do it this year. Not only will it improve your general health, it will do wonders for your pearly whites.orland park teeth polishing]]> orland park teeth whitening]]> tinley park dentists]]> orland park cosmetic dentistry]]> orland park dentist]]> health]]> health and fitn]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-Ten-New-Years-Resolutions-For-Healthier-Teeth-And-Gums/3613904 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:54:48 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-Ten-New-Years-Resolutions-For-Healthier-Teeth-And-Gums/3613904 Vitamin D]]> Vitamin D Benefits]]> Vitamin D Supplements]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-Vitamin-D-Benefits--Why-It---s-Called-The-Super-Vitamin/3610958 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:29:21 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/-Vitamin-D-Benefits--Why-It---s-Called-The-Super-Vitamin/3610958 How to treat the flu, Influenza Symptoms? It is a common question that a physician faces in his or her day to day life. Basically, this flu is remaining with the child for long time with comparison to any other ages, Influenza Type A. It is also causing some major harm among the child, so their parents need to more watchful about it. Like any other, you can get effective result in quick time by treating this problem in the early stage. There are no such definitive cures available for this health problem but you can manage this issue by going under some medication process. There are also many types of remedies available through which you can offer more comfort to your child from this flu, Influenza Type B. Firstly, you can keep your child under observation if fever climbs more than 104 degree F, then you should make immediate contact with the health experts to avoid any sorts of serious case. You can offer complete rest to your child while looking for any other process on how to treat the flu.Influenza Symptoms]]> Influenza Type A]]> Influenza Type B]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/To-Treat-The-Flu-----Required-Some-Primary-Treatment-First-/3604556 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:08:37 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/To-Treat-The-Flu-----Required-Some-Primary-Treatment-First-/3604556 Flu ppt templates]]> flu powerpoint templates]]> medical ppt presentation]]> medical ppt slides]]> medical templates slides]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Flu-Powerpoint-Templates--How-To-Make-Them-More-Effective/3602537 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:42:59 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Flu-Powerpoint-Templates--How-To-Make-Them-More-Effective/3602537 The media is currently obsessed with delivering constant news about the spread of swine flu. It is important that people look past the hysteria on TV and take simple steps to prepare and ideally prevent from becoming ill. One solution many people use to help prevent expensive diseases like obesity and cancer is detoxification. This can come in the form of natural products containing acai berry extract. Consumers can obtain products like this to protect yourself from toxins building up in your body. To reduce risk of swine flu, there are several low and no cost steps to be taken to keep the family healthy and safe: 1) Wash your hands often using warm water and soap, before you eat, be sure to wash your hands and ensure the family does too. After every trip to the bathroom, do the same thing. Alcohol based hands cleaners are also effective. 2) Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, since flu transmission is person to person, limiting airborne spread is critical. Teach children both how to do this and why. Send them to school with a small pack of tissues each day.Flu Virus]]> Immune System]]> Supplements]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-To-Prevent-Swine-Flu/3602453 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:30:26 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Tips-To-Prevent-Swine-Flu/3602453 It's that season again, when the days become shorter and the weather colder. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in colds and flu, with the spread of germs and infections. It is reported that colds and flu affect 15 millions people in the UK each year, so there is never a more vital time for us to prepare and protect our immune system. Luckily, there are natural remedies to help us succeed. Fresh garlic vs black garlic Fresh garlic has been used across the world as a traditional medicine for over 4000 years. There has been extensive research conducted into the potential health benefits of garlic that show it aids cardiovascular health; studies have found it can lower cholesterol levels and reduce high blood pressure. Many experts now believe that it can help prevent hardening of the arteries by stopping the build up of harmful arterial plaques, and as a result can lower blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Black garlic also holds all the same beneficial properties, except experts believe it is in fact even more powerful.Simply Supplements]]> black garlic]]> garlic]]> colds and flu]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Simply-Supplements--Black-Garlic-Can-Protect-Immune-System/3593863 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:34:15 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Simply-Supplements--Black-Garlic-Can-Protect-Immune-System/3593863 elder care]]> flu season]]> flu on elders]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Taking-Good-Care-Of-Our-Elders-Versus-Flu/3593027 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:50:42 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Taking-Good-Care-Of-Our-Elders-Versus-Flu/3593027 Cold and flu season, yep AND hellip; it's here again: along with coughing, sniffles, sneezing, infected sinuses, chills and headaches. Even though there are people who swear at flu shots and others who swear by them, we all know about that option, but maybe this will help. Following are 10 ways (besides cough and cold medicine) to boost your immune system during cold and flu season (with or without flu shots)! Do you know the reasons cold and flu symptoms occur? It is actually the way your immune system fights off whatever virus you managed to pick up. Look at this: AND bull; Fever - Higher temperatures will both slow down germ production and increase the performance of your immune system. AND bull; Swollen Sinuses - This is caused by that army of immune cells rushing to battle those nasty germs. AND bull; Drippy Nose - This flushes germs out of your body along wit the excess mucus being produced. To avoid or lessen the severity of a cold or the flu you need to build up your immune system. Try some of these suggestions: 1. Eat a healthier diet. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and minimal saturated fats.cough medicine]]> cold medicine]]> cough and cold medicine]]> homeopathic cold remedies]]> homeopathic cold medicine]]> homeopathic cough medicine]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/During-Cold-Season-You-Need-To-Boost-Your-Immune-System/3590722 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:13:42 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/During-Cold-Season-You-Need-To-Boost-Your-Immune-System/3590722 Cold, flu, and strep throat arrive with the winter season and the strep bug that a good percentage of healthy adults carry dormant throughout the year can awaken and lead to a sore throat and other strep symptoms. Many times, the greatest deterrent to overcoming strep throat is when treatment is not sought out immediately. Strep is a more serious illness than a common cold of flu-like symptoms and an online medical consultation will go a long way in the road to recovery. Strep Throat Misconceptions Strep throat is an illness that should be taken seriously. Unlike cold or flu-like symptoms, strep throat come on quickly and is also highly contagious. If you have a large family or small children, isolating yourself until you have proper antibiotics from an online doctor will keep you from transferring your illness to loved ones or friends. Fevers and sore throats are common symptoms for colds and the flu. While many people wait out colds and flu-like symptoms over time, strep throat is something you want to treat right away with antibiotics.online doctor]]> online doctor consultation]]> online medical]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Strep-Throat-Symptoms-With-An-Online-Doctor/3575959 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:16:37 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Strep-Throat-Symptoms-With-An-Online-Doctor/3575959 It's not just some old wives' tale: the cold weather does make us more prone to colds and flu. Although the cold temperature does not cause these diseases (yes, we know, it's viruses that do), the fact that people tend to congregate indoors more in winter makes it easier for us to catch other people's viruses. Also, a study published in the Oxford Journal of Family Practice showed that the closing of blood vessels near the surface of the skin, which happens when our bodies get chilled, makes us more vulnerable to viruses by depriving our nasal cavity of protective mucous. But this does not mean colds and flu are unavoidable during the winter season. There are things you can do to keep healthy. 1. Keep warm. If chilling makes us more vulnerable to the cold and flu viruses, help your body protect you by keeping it warm: Wear a hat. Keep your feet dry. Put on the right coat or jacket as protection from the weather. 2. Strengthen your immune system. Why is it that two individuals could be exposed to exactly the same germs but only one of them gets sick? The answer is immunity.Office Cleaning London]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Avoiding-Germs-This-Winter/3575705 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:25:51 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Avoiding-Germs-This-Winter/3575705 Many people head to the medical clinic to improve on their health. You may feel ill or have an injury that needs care. If you are facing a life threatening condition, you should head to an emergency room instead. However, there are times when you should be visiting one of the clinic nearby when you want to prevent illness, too. These facilities can provide you with a range of different treatments and prevention steps to improve your overall health or even help you to avoid potential health problems down the road. Prevention Is Easy There are several things you can do at a medical clinic that can help you to prevent illness or injury. These facilities are not just for accidents or illness needs. For example, you can often visit the location if you need your flu shot for the year. Flu shots can help you to stay healthy during the season. However, by going here to get it, you do not have to spend a lot of your time and money getting it taken care of. Sometimes you do not even need an appointment.new castle medical clinic]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Medical-Clinic--Visits-To-Prevent-Illness/3574961 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:10 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Medical-Clinic--Visits-To-Prevent-Illness/3574961 surgery care]]> Intravenous therapy toronto]]> Naturopath Toronto]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-Cold-And-Flu-For-Me-And-You/3573281 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:09:21 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-Cold-And-Flu-For-Me-And-You/3573281 Wet Wipes]]> Wet Wipe]]> antibacterial hand wipes]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wet-Wipes-In-The-Workplace-Just-Make-Sense/3571807 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:28:22 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wet-Wipes-In-The-Workplace-Just-Make-Sense/3571807 Taking care of your health and well being is the primary responsibility of each particular person on planet earth. There sure are a lot of factors that contribute to a healthy life. 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Ending a seven-year playoff drought is the immediate concern for the Knicks,who have had to deal with enormous hype since acquiring in ablockbuster deal last month. Anthony is averaging 26.0 points in 13 games with New York, but the team isjust 7-6 and fans have grown frustrated as four losses have come against teamswith losing records. Those worries even caused coach Mike DAntoni to joke thatfans should take some Prozac or something.Football shirts]]> Wales football shirt]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Knicks-pistons-Preview-/3555238 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Knicks-pistons-Preview-/3555238 Every year the public is encouraged to take advantage of the flu vaccine, which some patients can get for free through the NHS. Anyone that is over the age of 65, people that suffer from long term conditions and have a weakened immune system, or any women that are pregnant meet the criteria for free vaccines, and many get them and stay protected against the flu throughout the winter season. A lot of people simply assume that these vaccines are rolled out with ease every year though, but as the influenza virus is constantly changing it is actually a procedure that is on-going, and constant research into the various vaccines goes a long way in aiding production. The human influenza virus is endemic in the United Kingdom, meaning that it is under manageable control, but it still holds a considerable amount of risk to those that meet the above criteria. For this reason the some of the public is given free access to vaccines that can help to bolster their immune system against the virus. Each year, a new vaccine must be created to account for new strains of the virus and so the process never stops.pharmaceutical drug development]]> pharmalicensing]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Drug-Discovery-Aids-In-The-Creation-Of-New-Flu-Vaccines/3553176 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:40:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Drug-Discovery-Aids-In-The-Creation-Of-New-Flu-Vaccines/3553176 The slight bitter pungent taste of olives on your pizza or pasta or the pickled ones that get along with almost anything and everything is one irresistible taste that I long to eat forever. As I watched a continental food show on my Verizon FiOS TV with recipes of cured olives, I yearned to taste the olives that took me back to the days of my childhood visit to Morocco where I first tasted the glorious green olive and from then, never stopped guzzling this heavenly fruit and its products. The olive or the Olea europaea is a species of a small tree native to the coastal Mediterranean Basin and requires a long, hot growing season to properly ripen the fruit. History traces the cultivation of Olives, some thousands of years ago in the region of Syria. Their implications have been tacked in many civilizations by archeologists and have enriched the human race with its distinguished uses. Olive trees, with a lifespan of over thousand years might have seen many generations and kingdoms arise and perish.Verizon FiOS TV]]> television]]> olive oil]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-World-Of-Olives---Its-Varieties-And-Uses/3544348 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:26:47 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-World-Of-Olives---Its-Varieties-And-Uses/3544348