It is a viral infection which can be termed as one of the most irritating problem endured by anyone. Even though it is not life threatening it can make your life hell with the runny nose, severe headache, sneezing, sore throat and dry cough. It is a
There are three types of Influenza Pandemic flu, Bird flu or avian flue and Seasonal flu. Among them Bird Flu or Avian Flu is our present topic of discussions. The recent Bird Flu pandemic in different parts of this planet is causing concern to ever
It is known as one of the most contagious diseases and is mainly seen during your childhood. The virus which causes this disease is called varicella-zoster and it causes skin rashes, red and fluid oozing blisters which can be found on any part of th
In a matter of hours, you can now literally travel to the other side of the Earth. With this modern-day convenience we now take for granted, we are able to experience other cultures and regions that once were isolated. This may be a boon to traveler
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ve heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he’s been doing outside reading on the Flu’s origin. What does it all mean? Is it really cause for c
“On the last night/morning, many people were stricken with a gastrointestinal illness that caused diarrhea and vomiting. A great deal of vomit was on the stairs, elevator and other public areas by Friday morning.?So a passenger from Canada, on Decem
In a 2002 study, a group of researchers used oral Beta Glucan to treat mice infected with Bacillus Anthracites. With the high incidence of anthrax vaccine complications, an alternative preventative approach is sorely needed to deal with this frighte
Bird Flu is nothing new. There are actually many different kinds of bird flu caused by any one of the 20 strains of influenza virus mostly affecting chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other birds. The type of avian influenza which has scientists worried
Remember the good old days when a cold consisted of a runny nose, stuffed up sinuses, and a few aches pains? Or how about the flu? I remember as a kid, the worst horror story I ever heard of was someone having a week of diarrhea vomiting. That was s
Introduction Stress is a recognized phenomenon among a majority of Americans. Its affects can be felt in the work place, where it can reduce productivity, and in the home, where it has been associated with family violence. Efforts to assist those in
Does stress damage the immune system? That question can only be answered by first discussing the difference between acute (short-term) stress and chronic (long-term stress). While acute stress causes responses in the body that include boosting the i
Here we answer some commonly asked questions about the effect of stress on the immune system, as well as questions like "how do you boost your immune system". We have found that these are frequently asked questions and hope to help people find their
"Curry for the night is worry for the morning. Tomorrow's bread is not assured from today's labor." - One type of diet stress! "We live in a posh locality. There are five excellent starred hotels near by. The trouble with our family is that we argue
Even if it is the best orchestra of the town, if your heart is muffled drum, you cant enjoy the music. Unless your internal mechanism is evenly balanced, external happenings will not influence you in the manner in which they should influence you. So
Stress is a complicated web. If I say, it bothers everyone, from the cradle to the grave, from the womb to the tomb, it wont be an incorrect statement. Stress has a combined effect, on your body and on your mind. Those who have no jobs are stressed
