Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections. Zakay-Rones Z, Thom E, Wollan T, Wadstein J. Source Department of Virology, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel. Abstract Elderberry has been used in folk medicine for centuries to...

In a new study an extract of Elderberry reduced symptoms and shortened the duration of flu type A and B in fifty four participants aged 18-54. The study, accepted for publication in the Journal of International Medical Research, was conducted in Oslo, Norway. On average, flu patients given elderberry recovered...

The flu virus is a respiratory illness and can cause many of the symptoms that everyone has experienced at one time: fever, body aches, coughing, congestion and fatigue. Most of the symptoms that are caused by the flu virus could also just as easily be the result of a cold...

A mixture of B vitamins, fish oils and plant sterols shows promise in boosting heart health by improving the lipid profile of young people with high levels of cholesterol, according to new research. The pilot study – published in Nutrition Journal – investigated the effects of a combination of plant...

The Dangers of Poor Oral Health are explained by Dr. Chris Kammer for the Quantum Health Oral Care Video Series. Untreated oral health problems can lead to systemic health problems, such as heart disease, memory loss, cancer and even pregnancy complications. Links between oral health and overall health are now...

Treating the common cold, some natural cold remedies and other general cold prevention tips explained by Dr. Chris Kammer for the Quantum Health Video Series The average person gets two or three colds every year. And while a cold won’t kill you,...

Text from the video; Dentist Dr. Christopher Kammer: Preventing Cold Sores According to the Center for Disease control, 17% of adult Americans test positive for the Virus that causes genital herpes, and fully 80% test positive for Herpes Simplex 1, which causes cold sores. Although 80% of adults test positive...

This is the text of a video by dentist Dr. Christopher Kammer on cold sore triggers. Some patients who suffer from cold sores never know when one will suddenly appear. Others are aware of definite triggers foods, illness, or sunlight, for example that may cause a Herpes Simplex Virus 1...

No one thinks mosquitoes are cute, and many search for advice on natural mosquito repellent tactics. Discover the basic facts on mosquitos and how you can minimise the irritation they cause to you. Follow these practical steps to manage your environment and make a wise choice of

Question:  Are Cold Sores Contagious? Dr Chris Kammer answers this question as part of the Quantum Health Oral Care Video Series. Answer: Yes, they are contagious and can be spread very easily. To protect yourself and others, it’s important to learn how the herpes simplex virus 1 that causes cold...