The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

I don't believe in the whole "milk does a body good" mantra, even if the regulations are different here in Canada than in the US. The body can't digest milk properly after the age of three, and I can think of much better foods and supplements that would give you more calcium, vitamin D without all the added sugar.

 

Milk Doesn't Produce Phlegm

Fact or fiction: Milk makes you mucus-y?

FICTION
You may be used to avoiding your daily glass of milk whenever you find yourself battling a cold — it's commonly thought that milk increases phlegm and makes your cold worse. But there's no evidence that milk causes your body to produce more phlegm than it normally does when you're sick. However, for some people, drinking milk can make phlegm thicker and irritate the throat more — so if that's you, stick to water.

Smooching Spreads Germs? 

 

 

 

The last thing you want to do when you're sick is give your cold to someone you love. But do you really need to put your lips on lock down when you have a cold?

Fact or fiction: Smooching spreads germs?
FICTION
Don't shy away from your sweetie's smooch just because one of you has a cold. It's actually pretty difficult to catch a cold from exchanging saliva — most viruses make their way into our body from the hands through the nose or eyes. The amount of the virus on someones lips or mouth is usually pretty low, and so is the risk — especially compared to the feel-good powers of a kiss.
(source Medhelp.org)

So there you have it. Some factual and fictional answers to common cold questions. Again if you are the type of person like me that likes to prevent colds and the flu then check out a previous blog BEAT THE FLU

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The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

I have to disagree with this answer. Vitamin C in large doses 4 or more grams a day have proven to shorten clients being sick by half compared to others who don't take it. Unfortunately most people will only take or test on 1-2 grams of vitamin C.
 
“C” Doesn’t Stand for Cure

Fact or fiction: Vitamin C keeps colds away?

FICTION

Most of us feel a cold coming on and immediately start stocking up on vitamin C. But it turns out that vitamin C has no proven effect on preventing a cold. And, it won't make you feel better or recover too much faster once you've caught the virus.

But that's no excuse to stop drinking your daily glass of orange juice — vitamin C still helps prevent immune system deficiencies and heart disease, and helps your skin look smooth.

 

Airplane Air Makes You Sick?

 

Many travelers blame cramped, chilly airplane cabins for the cold symptoms they bring back from vacation. Does the air inside of planes really carry more cold-causing germs than the air you breathe on the ground?

Fact or fiction: Airplane air makes you sick?
FICTION (mostly)
It is true that many people contract a cold after a flight — but that's not due to the re-circulated air you're breathing on the plane. The 50 percent of airplane air that is re-circulated passes through air filters that remove dust, vapors, bacteria and mold — most anything the virus could attach itself to.
The other 50 percent is fresh air, but because it is high-altitude air, it's extremely dry as it enters the cabin. Dry air can negatively affect the mucus system responsible for capturing and getting rid of viruses and bacteria.
If you do get sick after a flight, it's probably because travel involves exposure to a large number of people, from the security line to the waiting area to those way-too-small seats.

 

Milk Makes You Mucus-y?

 

It goes great with a couple of chocolate chip cookies or your favorite breakfast cereal. But can drinking milk while you're sick make your cold symptoms worse?

(Source Medhelp.org)

 

Check back tomorrow for the answer and more Fact or Fiction!

 

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!

 

The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

Fact or fiction: Stress makes you sick?

FACT

While stress may not be responsible for the cold virus itself, there is research that suggests those with higher prolonged stress levels are more likely to catch a cold.

One specific study found that people who were happy, lively, calm or positive were less likely to catch colds than more pessimistic people, and also reported fewer symptoms when they did get sick.

 

Lack of Sleep Courts a Cold?

Long hours at work coupled with late nights out with your friends can leave you feeling cranky and worn-down. But can lack of sleep cause you to catch a cold, too?

Sleep Bolsters Immunity

Fact or fiction: Lack of sleep courts a cold?

FACT

Sleep deprivation can contribute to how easily you catch a cold. In several studies, people who slept less (especially those who tossed and turned throughout the night or lay in bed for a long time trying to fall asleep) were two to three times more likely to catch a cold.

 

Vitamin C Keeps Colds Away?

 

 

                  

For most of us, a tall glass of orange juice is a sick-day staple — we keep it on our bedside table right next to our box of tissues and sore-throat lozenges. But just how key is vitamin C when it comes to curing the common cold?

Check back tomorrow for the answer.
(Source Medhelp.org)

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Health benefits of sex!

Why is sex and, er, solo sex, so good for you? These statistics are sure to get you in the mood

1) Regular sex can decrease his risk of heart conditions by 45%. Good news for your bloke! 2) When women masturbate to orgasm, the pain tolerance threshold is believed to increase by 74.6% – the Big O’s a natural pain killer! 3) An active and fulfilling sex life can increase your lifespan by 50%. 4) Burn 7,500 calories a year by making love three times a week. 5) Cut your risk of stroke by up to 50% by making love several times a week. 6) 1-2 times a week is all it takes for sex to increase your production of the immune-strengthening antibody immunoglobulin by a third. * Warning: Health benefits based on moderation. Excess excitement may have contraindications. Find out the secrets of good sex and don't forget to check out Valentine's Day sex guide. Source Women's Health and Fitness Australia Have a Healthy and Successful Weekend!

The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

Coach Mask is going to have two question and answers today as a 2 for 1 Black Friday special! Exercise Cautiously with a Cold.
Today's answer to the question: Exercise exacerbates cold symptoms?
                   

Fact or fiction:  

FICTION (mostly)

When it comes to deciding whether to exercise while you have a cold, there's only one hard and fast rule — let your body be the judge. Generally, if most of your symptoms are above the neck (nasal congestion, sneezing or a slight sore throat), exercise may actually help to open your nasal passages and relieve that stuffy, congested feeling. Just make sure to scale back the length and intensity of your workout — exercising too hard or for too long while you have a cold can actually slow down your recovery.

If you have below-the neck-symptoms (chest congestion, an upset stomach or a deep cough), it's probably best to put your workout routine on hold for a couple of days while you build your strength back up.

And once you've finally kicked that cold, get back on your workout schedule. Studies show that regular exercise boosts immunity.

 

Chicken Soup Soothes Cold Symptoms?

There's no disputing that a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup helps comfort you when you're in bed with a cold. But does it help your body physically fight the virus as well?
                 

Fact or fiction: Chicken soup soothes cold symptoms?

FACT

That's right, your go-to sick-day comfort food actually helps you feel better. Inhaling the steam from a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup can help clear your stuffy nose, and the soup's broth can help keep you hydrated.

Researchers who studied several kinds of chicken noodle soup in a lab also found that the food has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it may actually help reduce some of those cold symptoms that make you feel icky, like coughs or congestion. Send me a message and I will send you my favorite chicken soup recipe!

 

Stress Makes You Sick?

 

 

You may have noticed that you start to feel cold symptoms after a particularly long week at work or after some other stressful event takes place. But is stress really to blame for your stuffy nose and scratchy throat?

 

Check back for my next post for the answer.

(source Medhelp.org)

 

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The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

Hydrating is very important, but I also believe eating fresh raw fruits and vegetables will help speed up the recovery.

Liquid Health

Fact or fiction: Feed a cold, starve a fever?

FICTION

The old adage, "feed a cold, starve a fever" is actually a myth. When you have a cold, it's not unusual to lose your appetite — and forcing yourself to eat (or denying yourself food if you're hungry) won't do much to help fight the virus. However, added energy can help your body recuperate, so if you're feeling up to it, eating light, healthy foods will help boost your energy.

The real key to recovering from a cold isn't what you eat, it's what you drink. Make sure to drink plenty of water — staying hydrated helps your body flush out the virus.

 

Exercise Exacerbates Cold Symptoms?

Daily exercise helps keep you feeling strong and healthy. But does pushing ahead with your workout routine help or hurt your body when it's fighting a cold?

Check back tomorrow to find out.
(Source medhelp.org)

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The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

I must say I get a little irritated when I see someone cough or sneeze and not cover their mouth with their arm. If you use your hand your just passing along the germs.

Here's the answer to yesterday's question. Fact or fiction: Wash hands to keep colds at bay?

FACT
Whenever someone coughs, sneezes or blows their nose, the virus jumps on to their hands and then spreads to whatever they touch. That makes it easier for you to pick up the virus with your hands, and then put it into your body when you touch your eyes or nose.
The best way to keep germs at bay? Make hand-washing a regular habit. Use warm water and soap, and scrub for about 20-30 seconds. Take special care to wash your hands — or use an alcohol-based sanitizer — after close contact with a group of people (like a business meeting), before a meal or after touching commonly-used items like elevator buttons or the office copy machine.

Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever?

                  

You've heard it before — feed a cold, starve a fever. Or was that, starve a cold, feed a fever? Which one is right — and how much does your diet really matter to your recovery?

Check back tomorrow for the answer.
(Source Medhelp.org)

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The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction Continued....

Here's the answer to yesterday's question. Being Cold Causes a Cold?
Answwer: FICTION

That heavy winter coat isn't offering you much protection from the common cold. While the cool, dry air makes it easier for the virus to circulate, you don't get sick from chilly weather.
Actually, the reason many people get colds during the fall and winter months is because the drop in temperature keeps more people indoors, where they're in closer contact for longer periods of time. This allows germs to jump more easily from person to person. Need help not getting sick? Click HERE

Hand Washing Staves Off the Sniffles?
                  

From handshakes to your computer keyboard to the handrails on trains and buses, your hands are constantly exposed to germs circulating throughout the air. Can diligently washing your hands with soap and water offer some protection? Are clean hands crucial in the fight against the common cold?
(Source Medhelp.org)

Check back tomorrow for the answer!

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The Common Cold - Fact or Fiction

Over the next few days I will discuss the myth of the common cold. I have already posted about prevention in a previous blog and have posted some natural cough remedies to my facebook page Coach Mask now it's time to find out the facts or fictions of the common cold.

It's known as the common cold for a reason — the cold virus hits the average adult one to three times each year. It seems that no one is immune to the virus — or to the stuffy nose, cough or general aches and pains that come with it.
But how much do you really know about the common cold? Because colds are so prevalent, there's a lot of speculation about how you catch the virus, or what can improve or worsen its symptoms. Read on to find out what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to 11 common thoughts about the common cold.

 

Being Cold Causes a Cold?
                  

Bundling up under coats, scarves, hats and gloves definitely makes us feel protected from winter weather. But does it really help us deflect germs?
Fact or fiction: Being cold causes colds?
Anser check back to get the answer and the next question.........

(Source Medhelp.org)

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!
 

Beat the FLU without Vaccines.

Even when you know how to be healthy, this is the time of year when colds, flu and viruses have a better chance of taking you down.

So here’s your 12-step program for how to avoid getting sick and stay healthy and well.

Although it’s an essential part of the plan, knowing how to stay healthy and well isn’t just based on starting out with robust health. Aggressive pathogens run rampant all day long on any surfaces you touch.

And no matter how well you take care of yourself, you MAY still get infected.

But, with these how to avoid getting sick tips, you can greatly improve your odds of making it all the way through this flu-season unscathed. And if you do get sick, your symptoms won’t be as severe or as long-lasting. I haven't been sick in years and now you can have a fighting chance too!

Here are your flu fighting down-and-dirty-dozen tips for how to avoid getting sick, prevent colds and flu, be well and stay healthy all season long:

1. Stay away from sick people. Although germs are all around us, they’re naturally more concentrated in sick people. So avoid close contact at social gatherings or work with anyone who seems under-the-weather. And, if you must visit somebody in the hospital, sit in a doctor’s waiting room or care for a sick child, which are all germ factories, wear a mask.

2. Eat only super healthy food. How well you eat has a huge effect on whether or not your body has the resistance necessary to protect you from germ invasions. So make sure you’re eating healthy foods, like lean protein, whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

3. Maintain germ-free hands. Since much of your contact with the world is through your hands, and bacteria and viruses can live on surfaces up to 8 hours, keeping your hands squeaky clean helps protect you from getting sick. Here’s a list of some of the main germ hideout sites:

Malls	Handrails	Shopping carts
Money	Doorknobs	Gym equipment
Schools	Playgrounds	Public restrooms
Libraries	Office phones	Restaurant Tables

And also be wary of cafeteria, restaurant and all group shared foods.

4. Keep hands off your face. One of the best ways for germs to get into your body is through your mouth, eyes and nose. So even if you’re vigilant about washing hands, get in the habit of not touching your face.

5. Avoid breathing toxic fumes. Inhaling airborne germs from people’s coughs and sneezes are infectious. But smoking, second-hand smoke and traffic fumes can destroy vitamin C and also weaken your defenses.

6. Take immunity supplements. Combined with a healthy diet, nutritional supplements definitely help you to stay well. Along with the basic daily nutrients, antioxidant supplements, like A, C, E and selenium, plus vitamin D, enzymes and probiotics can all help you avoid getting sick.

7. Drink plenty of clean water. Drinking water is essential to staying healthy. Add some lemon with natural vitamin C to help fight off foreign invaders and stevia extract to turn it into healthy lemonade.

8. Be sensible about exercise. Staying active helps reduce stress and improves your immune system. But if you feel like you might be getting sick, skip the workout. Your body needs rest and all your extra resources in order to fight off whatever germs you’ve been exposed to.

9. Always get plenty of sleep. Your immune system is very effective at defending you against foreign invaders, but your body needs downtime in order to restore itself. This is especially true if you’re fighting off an infection. So learn how get a good night's sleep – every night.

10. Don’t share food or utensils. Germs can easily find their way into party dips, finger food or any shared dishes or drinks. And be sure to use your dishwasher or hot soapy water to clean dishes at home.

11. Avoid drinking excess alcohol. According to research, alcohol weakens your immune system for up to 24 hours. So, especially if you feel you might be coming down with something, lay off the booze.

12. If you get sick, be pro-active. Drink plenty of liquids (like water with lemon, herb tea and plain broth), avoid congestive foods and overeating, get lots and lots of rest and take extra nutritional supplements.

And be smart about antibiotics. While they’re effective with bacterial infections, like pneumonia or sinusitis, most colds, sore throats and flues are caused by viruses, which are totally unresponsive to antibiotics.

Plus, needlessly taking antibiotics will only weaken your immune system.

While learning how to avoid getting sick, stay healthy and be well takes effort, it’s a vital part of knowing how to be healthy all year long.

To order all you immune boosting supplements click HERE.

Have a Healthy and Successful Sick Free Winter!

How to Lose the Last 10 Pounds and Never Look Back

From Market America blog.

When involved in the weight loss industry, it is commonplace to work with individuals who have significant amounts of weight to lose: 30, 40 or 50 pounds. There are even some who target to lose over 100 pounds. However, there is another segment of the market with a different agenda – those struggling to drop five to 15 pounds. And this is the weight that, most often, is the most stubborn to lose.
When it comes to selling weight loss, this second group is as important as the first. The fact of the matter is that everyone in the first group – if they are progressing properly – will eventually become a member of the second group!
For those who find they are approaching their target weight, but are struggling with those last stubborn pounds, TLS Tonalin^® CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) is an excellent product. It can provide support not only for losing those last stubborn pounds, but also to help keep them off.*
TLS Tonalin CLA contains ingredients that can help distribute body fat to fat-burning muscle tissue, where it can be burned as fuel. Let the fat you want to lose fuel your workouts!*
This slight support, combined with exercise, can be enough to help you burn through those last 10 pounds, and target stubborn belly fat; precisely where this fat tends to linger. Like other TLS supplements, this product is a potential gateway to provide support in achieving their target weight.*

Primary Benefits of TLS Tonalin CLA:

• Targets stubborn belly fat
• Helps reduce overall body fat
• Assists in promoting lean muscle mass
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• Promotes the utilization of body fat as fuel

Today, take stock and let us know: how many people have you met who are in “The Last 10 Pounds” zone, and could benefit from TLS Tonalin CLA?
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