Congestion Relief from the Pantry

Congested with a cold, allergies, or bronchitis?

Try this home remedy from Seattle naturopathic physician Dr Venessa Wahler.

Feeling congested? Before you reach for an over-the-counter decongestant, try this simple home remedy first. It’s no surprise that that decongestants simply mask symptoms–only to return when the medication wears off. Unfortunately, they do nothing to address [...]

Ask the Doctor: Colds and Bronchitis

Q: Everyone’s sick in our house. Colds, bronchitis, ear infections, yikes! What can we do to prevent this situation, and to get better? – Janice in Tulsa

A:

For prevention ideas, see this article.

To help the family members who are already sick:

Eat simply. Focus on vegetable or chicken broth and steamed vegetables. [...]

Ask the Doctor: Flu and Infection Protection

Q: Everyone at work seems to have a cold, flu, or sinus infection. What should I do to protect myself ? – Denise in Tulsa

A:

1) Wash hands frequently

Read what happened to the frequency of illness in an elementary school that scheduled hand washing 4 times daily.

Then, check out our tips on [...]