All You Need to Know about Elderberry

Bahar Mahmoudi International Pharmacy Graduate and Natural Health Practitioner   The black elderberry plant is a deciduous shrub found mostly in North America and Europe. Most of the scientific research on the medicinal benefits of the plant has been conducted on the European species, Sambucus nigra. The plant produces white flowers that are used for…

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The Difference Between a Common Cold, Flu, and Coronaviruses

Bahar Mahmoudi International Pharmacy Graduate and Natural Health Practitioner Common cold, Flu, and Coronaviruses are all respiratory illnesses; however, they are caused by different viruses. Because these three types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference based on the symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common…

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The Importance of Lutein of Children’s Health

Carotenoids are vital to a child’s health providing antioxidant properties to aid their growth. Lutein is a dietary carotenoid found in yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables as well as leafy green vegetables. Lutein has been known for its strong supportive role in eye health, especially in decreasing the risk of age-related eye diseases.…

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3 Home Remedies for Asthma

According to WebMD, Asthma is still the leading cause of chronic illness in children and affects about 7 million children in the United States and, for unknown reasons, is steadily increasing.  These are scary facts for parents, and with the weather constantly changing your child is more prone to an asthma attack than ever before.…

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Influenza (Flu) Symptoms and Home Remedies for Kids

This flu season they are has been a spike in reported flu cases, and many are saying that the Influenza shot may not be enough to fight the influenza virus this year.  Unfortunately the flu strikes quicker than a common cold and can have your little one stuck in bed for a few days. These…

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