Kids and thumbsucking

24 Friday Apr 2020

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Kids who suck their thumbs for years can force their teeth out of alignment. But they’d probably need braces anyway. The good news is: It reduces their risk of developing allergies! That’s from a study of over a‑thousand kids in Pediatrics. Because kids’ fingers are disgustingly germy. And by regularly ingesting those germs in small amounts, kids build up a tolerance to pollen, pet dander, and dust. And kids who suck their thumb AND bite their nails get an even bigger immune-boosting effect!

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If you want to avoid a cold, or get rid of one:

17 Tuesday Mar 2020

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The herb thyme is your friend. It contains an oil called thymol that kills germs on contact and is an active ingredient in cold medications, like Vicks VapoRub. It can stop an infection short by activating white blood cells and boosting immunity. And if you’re already sick, thyme can reduce congestion, coughs and nasal irritation. So cook with thyme, or make tea. Add 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme to hot water, steep for 10 minutes, strain and sip. And for a stuffy nose, add thyme to boiling water, cover your head with a towel, lean over and inhale the steam.

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Kiss your partner!

25 Monday Mar 2019

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This may be the most fun way to improve your immune system: Kiss your partner! According to the journal Microbiome just 10 seconds of French kissing can transfer 80 million germs from one person’s mouth to another’s. Yes that’s a lot of microorganisms, but the health benefits are huge. Because when we’re exposed to other people’s germs, it helps us build immunity to those germs.

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Do you need a tetanus shot?

24 Monday Sep 2018

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If you ever step on a rusty nail, you may wonder: “When was my last tetanus shot?” But you might not need one. Until now, doctors would vaccinate for both tetanus and diphtheria in childhood… and recommend booster shots every decade. But Oregon Health and Science University researchers compared immunity levels of hundreds of adults who had and hadn’t had booster shots. The result: Tetanus and diphtheria antibodies last at least 30 years from ONE shot. Still not sure when you were last vaccinated? Ask your doctor if your 30-year anniversary for tetanus and diphtheria is coming up.

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Avoid a cold or the flu with yoga!

12 Monday Mar 2018

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Here’s another reason to roll out your yoga mat: It could keep you from catching a cold or the flu! Sports medicine physician Dr. Jordan Metzl says the slow controlled movements in yoga trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body. And in a study, people who practiced yoga 4 times a week for 3 months improved their immune function and increased their antioxidant levels.

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Here’s a quick tip for avoiding a cold this winter:

21 Tuesday Nov 2017

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Keep your nose warm! Research at Yale University found that low temperatures make our immune system less effective, making it much easier for the cold virus to invade our system, and make us sick. So, try wrapping your face and nose in a scarf when it’s chilly outside……That way, the carbon dioxide you breathe out will warm the oxygen you breathe in – which will help keep the germs at bay.

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Want to de-stress and boost your immunity?

20 Friday Oct 2017

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Get a foot rub! University of Miami researchers found a 10-minute foot massage stimulates acupressure points… Which energize the white blood cells that destroy invading viruses on contact. Don’t have someone around to massage your feet? Put a couple cans of food or tennis balls on the floor, and gently roll each foot back and forth.

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Thinking about taking up yoga? This is why you should do it!

08 Friday Sep 2017

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Here’s another reason to roll out your yoga mat: It could keep you from catching a cold or the flu! Sports medicine physician, Dr. Jordan Metzl says yoga’s slow, controlled movements trigger an anti-inflammatory response in the body. And in a study, people who practiced yoga 4 times a week for 3 months improved their immune function and increased their antioxidant levels.

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This may be the most fun way to boost your immune system:

21 Wednesday Jun 2017

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Kiss your partner! According to the journal Microbiome, just 10 seconds of kissing can transfer 80 million germs from one person’s mouth to another’s. It sounds gross, but the health benefits are huge. Because when we’re exposed to other people’s germs, it helps us build immunity to those new germs. In fact, kissing could help protect a couple’s future babies from being infected in utero from viruses.

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Forget allergy pills: Get a pet!

26 Friday May 2017

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Microbiologist Dr. Susan Lynch says owning a dog reduces the risk of allergies, in kids and adults. That’s because pets – especially dogs – introduce new microbes to the home and your body. And that helps us build up our immunity to more allergens.

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Tag Archives: immunity

Kids and thumbsucking

If you want to avoid a cold, or get rid of one:

Kiss your partner!

Do you need a tetanus shot?

Avoid a cold or the flu with yoga!

Here’s a quick tip for avoiding a cold this winter:

Want to de-stress and boost your immunity?

Thinking about taking up yoga? This is why you should do it!

This may be the most fun way to boost your immune system:

Forget allergy pills: Get a pet!