SUMMARY: Research has discovered some of the "causes" of canker sores. A leading Dentist recommends canker sore prevention strategies and treatment options. FULL TEXT: Canker sores may be small, but they cause big, painful problems. Knowing the causes may help to develop a canker sore prevention strategy. Technically,...

Cold and flu season is stressful. Not just because we have to deal with the symptoms, which are awful enough as it is, but also...

Zinc is a mineral that is essential to many different processes in the body. You don't produce zinc in your body, and you cannot store...

Your immune system is comprised of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. It helps your body to fight off...

Marshmallow root is a flowering herb also known as Althaea officinalis. The roots, leaves, and flowers have traditionally been used medicinally in many countries worldwide. It is thought that it may have...

Question: Are Cold Sores Contagious? Dr. Chris Kammer answers this question as part of theQuantum Health Oral Care VideoSeries. 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 sores can...

We seem to be constantly attached to the digital world. Between video calls, TV, remote work on our laptops, eBooks, and social media, spending a screen-free moment is rare these days. This extended use of electronic devices exposes us to blue light and the effects associated with it.

Your immune system is made up of a very big and complex network of cells and proteins all around your body, and its role is to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other threats. And for most people, the immune system does an amazing job at keeping them healthy.

Eye exercises make a radical promise—to improve your vision naturally without surgery. If you experience certain eye conditions, eye exercises claim to cure them miraculously. But do they work? Is doing simple eye movements every day going to rid you of glasses or corrective lenses for good?

Lysine (also known as L-Lysine) is an amino acid or building block of protein essential for growth and tissue repair. Contrary to other amino acids, our body cannot produce lysine, so we need to get it through other things like the nutrients in our diet and other supplements.