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.

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…

People who have asthma typically use corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in their airway so they can breathe again. These drugs aren’t necessarily great for your body, but this micronutrient is, and effective…

Essential oils are the concentrated extracts from trees, herbs and grasses. Many boast anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and their medicinal use can even be traced back to the Bible.

At least 7 hours. That seems to be the perfect dose your body needs each and every night to fend off seasonal cold and flu viruses. That’s because sleep is the ultimate immune-booster…

If you’re trying to live a healthier life, you don’t need to make drastic, sweeping changes to see results. All you have to do is go to your pantry and grab a handful of nuts. If you don’t have any nuts, that’s okay. I’m sure you’ll want to run to the store and get some after hearing this…

You may think a flu shot will get you through the season unscathed. Don’t bet on it. While there’s no way to completely protect yourself from the viruses that cause colds and flu, you can take all-natural measures to strengthen your immune system…

Even if you don’t eat an apple a day to keep the healthcare practitioner away, researchers have something else that can boost your health: a daily, desirable beverage that helps your immune system beat off the colds, flu and other illnesses that go from house to house each year.

You’ve probably heard the old saying “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” But is there any truth to it? A recent study suggests it’s probably not as accurate as your mom led you to believe. In fact, there may be a new adage to guide you next time you’re feeling under the weather…

Let’s face it; no one has time for a cold. In addition to making you feel miserable, colds destroy your schedule. Work, family, errands—they all have to wait while you get better. Or even worse, you have to carry on despite your achy muscles, headache, sore throat and more.