A kiss under the mistletoe is a longstanding holiday tradition, steeped in ancient lore. Depending on the health of your kissing partner, when you indulge in a 10-second kiss, you exchange much more than good tidings…

If you’re one of the many people who make it a point to get their flu shot each year, you should be aware of some potential risks that your doctor and pharmacist are probably not telling you about.

When the weather is changing, many of us suffer with sinus congestion, headaches, congested chests and colds. And viruses and allergens are spreading, too. Essential oils can help relieve symptoms of congestion and sinus pressure so you can breathe better…

Flu season is here. If you haven’t begun working to boost your immune system, you better start now if you want to avoid the runny nose, coughing, fever and body aches that can last for days to weeks. Because even if you regularly get your flu shot, there’s no guarantee this year’s shot will actually work…

Honey is really healthy… It’s antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidants. But there’s one particular kind of honey that stands out from the pack when it comes to health benefits…

Vitamin C is best known for its ability to fight viruses — especially the common cold. Of course, some people will tell you vitamin C’s cold-fighting abilities are a myth. But, the truth is, its cold-fighting reputation is warranted, as long as you take the right amount to get the job done…

The sniffles, congestion, headache and body pains that come with a summer cold can leave you stuck indoors right when you want to be out enjoying the fun. And, to add insult to injury, summer colds tend to last longer than the ones you catch in the winter and have a higher chance of recurring.

You’ve probably already heard that you should supplement vitamin D. What you don’t know though is that the supplement you’ve been taking is missing a vital piece of the puzzle that boosts your immunity, helps you heal and even fights off infections and cancer.

Your body needs a wide range of nutrients to perform its functions. But there is one vitamin that supports every function in your body and can miraculously reduce your risk of all causes of death — even the big ones like heart disease, stroke and cancer…

If you’ve ever suffered from hay fever, you know it’s no walk in the park. In fact, it can turn a mere walk in a park into an unpleasant, sneeze-and-sniffle-filled ordeal that, it turns out, may be caused by an imbalance between different types of immune cells. Here’s how to fix that…

Allergies can be a sign of more serious long-term conditions such as a poorly functioning immune system or even digestive problems. In other words, there’s actually no such thing as just an allergy…

Ever wonder why you’re more likely to find yourself saddled with a cold or flu-related respiratory infection (or God forbid an even worse respiratory infection like pneumonia) this time of year? Time to get serious about your vitamin…