Thick, Greenish Runny Nose = Antibiotics? No, It Doesn't...

Thick, Greenish Runny Nose = Antibiotics? No, It Doesn’t…

It’s a popular misconception among not just the population but also many doctors, that a greenish runny nose = bacterial infection = the need to

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Great News: Something Actually Helps Fight The Common Cold -- Zinc!

Great News: Something Actually Helps Fight The Common Cold — Zinc!

I’ve often complained, along with the rest of the world, that there is no magic pill yet designed to cure the world’s most common illness

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“Not All Bugs Need Drugs” — AKA Antibiotic Overuse…

“Not All Bugs Need Drugs” — AKA Antibiotic Overuse…

Here’s another pop quiz: Which scenario below requires antibiotics? A fever for 3 days Cough that turns wet A cough that “gets deeper into my

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Fight Off Your Cold — With Gargling?

Fight Off Your Cold — With Gargling?

It’s definitely the middle of winter season already, and my clinic’s waiting room is filled with sniffly, sneezing patients. Since there’s no magic bullet to

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Healthy Tips to Prevent Colds & Flu

We are now deep into winter, and most likely you and your family have already been through a couple rounds of the common colds and

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Do You Need The Flu Vaccine? Maybe Not...

Do You Need The Flu Vaccine? Maybe Not…

It’s definitely the middle of flu season already, and so far it isn’t so bad where I practice. I’m still having daily conversations with my

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Chinese Medicine & Flu: A Q&A With TCM Doctor

Chinese Medicine & Flu: A Q&A With TCM Doctor

Last week, I discussed Chinese herbs and the flu, and the difficulties I had in finding excellent studies either for or against their effectiveness. After

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