Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Surprisingly, modulating the gut microbiota can actually prevent respiratory infections. This new study of children adds to the evidence.
Kids are especially susceptible to respiratory infections. Tons of studies have established vitamin C’s ability to protect against respiratory infecrions in adults. But not much research has been done on vitamin C for kids. Until now.
There’s a lot of respiratory tract infections going around. This herb may be a helpful part of the answer.
Once thought of only for candida and digestive health, recent research is ballooning probiotics’ resume. This new study adds to the evidence that probiotics can fight the cold.
Acute pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat that causes sore throat, cough and difficulty swallowing. There is no specific drug for the condition, but there just may be a couple of herbs.