Viral or Bacterial? How to Tell

Bacterial and viral infections are caused by two different things, but they can often be hard to tell apart because they share many similar symptoms. Both can lead to illnesses like fever, coughing, or fatigue, which makes it challenging to figure out the exact cause of an infection. But, understanding whether an infection is viral […]

Povidone-Iodine Nasal Sprays Are a Game-Changer for Colds and Respiratory Infections

As someone passionate about health and wellness, I’m thrilled to share why povidone-iodine nasal sprays are a smart, science-backed tool for daily nasal hygiene and for preventing and treating the common cold and other respiratory infections. These sprays are easy to use, safe, and target viruses right where they start—in your nose. Let’s explore why […]

The Tiny Invaders: Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites & Fungi Explained

Microbes are present everywhere, including in food, water, soil, and even inside the human body. In most cases, they live peacefully within the body and can even provide health benefits, such as certain bacterial strains in probiotics or yeasts found in fermented foods. However, in other instances, these microbes can become harmful by releasing toxins, […]

How NAC Helped Me Recover from Long COVID

In 2021, after having dodged COVID-19 for over a year, I was finally hit with the bug. For the ten days I quarantined myself, pretty much the only symptom I experienced was a loss of taste and smell. Other than that, I felt okay enough to wonder from time to time what the fuss was […]

Winter is here. Is COVID-19 getting ready to strike again?

The JAMA website, which is part of the Journal of the American Medical Association network, raised an alert on November 22nd that a novel variant of the SARS-CoV-2 had been detected and flagged as a “variant under monitoring” because it’s spreading very rapidly. Labeled the XEC variant, it has some unique features that make it […]

Enovid/NOWONDER™: Anti-viral Protection for a Healthy Winter Season

Looking to boost your immune system for winter? As winter nears, the chance of catching a cold goes up. The average American adult gets the common cold a few times a year, and it’s often believed that colder weather causes more people to stay indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread in close quarters. […]

The Curse of Long Covid

The first time I got infected by COVID-19 was in 2022. I had managed to get through the earlier waves of the pandemic in good shape, having followed all the advice for isolation, masking, and social distancing. By then, we thought we knew so much about the virus after three years into the pandemic that […]

More about the emergence of the COVID-19 variant JN.1

Since the beginning of 2024, there has been a wave of attention coming from major news media and health websites on the emergence of the COVID-19 variant JN.1 as the major form of the virus. Back at the beginning of December, we picked up on the fact that the CDC projected that the new JN.1 […]

Using an Antiviral Nasal Spray to Keep COVID-19 at Bay

As the winter months step up into high gear, COVID-19 continues to evolve, with new variants posing fresh challenges. Until recently here in the US, HV.1 was the variant responsible for most COVID-19 cases (followed by the variants labeled EG.5 and FL.1.5.1), but according to the Center for Disease Control, another variant has been identified […]

Infection with COVID-19 can endanger the heart

It was already known that people with pre-existing heart conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) were more likely to suffer more severe symptoms if they became infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A recent analysis of electronic medical records for more than 45,000 people found that the converse may also be true. Infection with COVID-19 […]