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April 24, 2013

2013: The Worst Allergy Season Ever

Filed under: allergic,allergy,allergy control products — Tags: allergies, Allergy season, pollen count — Dr. Zickler @ 12:54 pm

It’s almost that time of year again: allergy season. No one enjoys the dreaded swollen red eyes, runny noses, and itchy throats. Of course we can protect ourselves with the different allergy medicines and avoiding certain foods, but are we able to protect ourselves for what is being anticipated as worst allergy season ever?

What makes this allergy season different from the ones in past years? Well its simple, the problem is climate change. With the dramatic fluctuations in temperatures and increased precipitation, means that plants are releasing more and more pollen than they ever have.

So in order to protect yourself from the itching, sniffing, and sneezing that come from allergies, here are 5 tips for protecting yourself against the worst allergy season ever.

1. Avoid going outside when the pollen count is high

There are websites, TV channels, and radio stations that can keep you updated on the pollen count in regions. You should avoid trees, such as cedar and elm, during the early spring when they release their pollen. Grass, on the other hand, pollinates in April, and should be avoided then. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should lock yourself in the house! Pollen count is typically high in the early evening, so it may be best to avoid going outside then.

2. Switch on the air conditioner

When we are outside, allergens can attach onto our clothes. This means that you bring allergens indoors, when entering your house. An air conditioner will not only keep your home cool, but it will help filter the allergens in your house and get rid of any mould carrying moisture. Unlike a fan, the AC keeps the house cool and dry making for the perfect environment to get rid of allergens.

3. Prevent pollen and mould carrying moisture from getting into the house

The best way to prevent allergens from entering the house is to close all of the doors and windows. The exception to this rule is when you take a shower. Turn on a fan and slightly open a window when showering, in order to expel the moisture being released into the air. You must limit the amount of moisture in the air when you shower, because it will greatly reduce the chances of mould growing in your home. Moreover, your thermostat should be kept at temperatures that are neither too low nor too high. Temperatures that are too low encourage the growth of mould, while temperatures that are too high temperatures will likely bother you.

4. Keep dust out

Most allergy sufferers are very sensitive to dust. Some of the measures you can take to keep dust out of the house include vacuuming the floors, insisting that people take off their shoes before entering your home, and discarding clothes that you have not worn in a long time.

5. Avoid foods that come in contact with pollen

There are many types of food, especially fruit, that come in contact with pollen before you consume them. Do your research to know which foods may make your allergies worse, and avoid them.

An important thing to note about the Mediterranean diet is, how all of its components work together. You have to eat all of the food groups, at the same time, in the specific amounts outlined above. This is what makes, a Mediterranean diet healthy.

Dr. Zickler

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April 9, 2013

What is a Mediterranean Diet and Why Should I Care?

Filed under: diet,diets,health,healthly diet,healthy diets,Healthy Eating,healthy food — Tags: mediterranean diet meal plan, the mediterranean diet, what is the mediterranean diet — Dr. Zickler @ 7:35 am

You know the 2,000 calorie daily amount that nutritional diet guidelines often follow? They’re just that: guidelines.

It’s not a rule you have to follow to the letter. In fact, every person has different needs, nutritionally. Some might be content with 1,750 while others might need 2,500. If you exercise, that changes the numbers too.

That’s why I prefer diets that make general recommendations. They’re especially helpful for people who want to design a specific diet that fits their own unique nutritional needs.

Seeing a dietitian definitely has value, in the interim, for those who want a DIY approach, perhaps take a look at the Mediterranean diet. It has great nutritional balance, plenty of vegetables, and can be really tasty too.

A Mediterranean Diet: The Basics

A lot of the Mediterranean diet is up to you. You get to decide exactly what you eat and how you prepare it. That’s another reason why I like guideline diets instead of specific requirement diets: they’re personal.

But when it comes down to it, just follow these quick rules when choosing your meals:

• Eat a lot of olive oil, legumes, unrefined grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Greek salad is a great option here. It tastes great and it’s not hard to make. Have fruit or vegetables with some dip for snacking. Choose whole-grain breads. One of my favorite movie-snacks is snap peas with hummus.

• Eat a moderate amount of dairy products.
The occasional glass of milk and cream-based sauces, like tzatziki, are great additions to your meal. However, meals centered around milk and cheese aren’t recommended. Pasta with cream sauce and cheese might be too much dairy for a Mediterranean diet.

• Eat a fair amount of fish.
Now, I don’t mean deep-fried fish. Since when has deep-fried food ever been good for your health? It results in gaining fat that you don’t need. But, grilled fish is excellent. If you like sushi, that can work well too.

• Eat only a little meat.
Here, I’m talking about beef and poultry. Some meat is definitely fine. A little chicken in a salad could be just enough. But, eating a steak every night is too much for the Mediterranean diet.

• Drink some alcohol.
Always in moderation, of course. A little alcohol is an important part of the diet. How much depends on your gender. “Some” in this case consists of about 1 to 4 drinks-per-day for men or 1/3 to 2 drinks per day for women.

Dr. Zickler

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March 25, 2013

How to Slowly Start a Diet

Filed under: diet,diets,health,healthly diet,healthy,healthy diet,healthy diets,Healthy Eating,healthy food,weight loss,weightloss — Tags: diet regimen, diets that work, start losing weight, Starting a diet — Dr. Zickler @ 9:00 am

If you’ve made the decision to start watching what you put in your body, I think you’re definitely on the right track. It is well known, and it is not uncommon, that many people don’t see their diets through, or never seem to find the time to get a handle on their diet habits.

I am going to explain to you how to slowly start dieting.

‘Baby steps’ are sometimes the best steps. And if you follow this easy series of questions, you can start to get a really firm grasp on what you’re eating.

It all starts with knowing.

A lot of the time, people just don’t keep track of what they eat. So, going from “not thinking at all about eating” and jumping to “thinking about eating and trying to eat differently” … well, it can be a big challenge.

Start a Diet with Knowledge

One step at a time, right? The first thing you can do is just keep track of what you’re eating.

Now, I don’t mean you have to carry around a little booklet, or a smartphone note app, and remember to jot down everything you eat; that will work, but there’s an easier way. All it takes is about 10 minutes every night. Sit down and make a list. You’re going to write down everything you ate in the last 24 hours. But here’s the secret: don’t start with that morning. Instead, work backwards.

Step One: Working backwards, what have you eaten today?

Start with writing down your dinner. Then remember back and jot down a snack you might have had in the afternoon. And then write down your lunch. Finally, write down your breakfast, even if it was just grabbing something as you ran out the door.

Why does this work? Instead of going all the way back to this morning in one jump, working your way back is just an easier way to remember. As you go back in your mind, little cues will remind you of where you were and what you did.

Next, write down beverages.

Step Two: With your meals, and throughout the day, what did you drink?

Beside your meals and snacks, write down any drinks you had. If you drank coffee or tea, make sure you write down how much sugar and/or cream you put in.

Once you’ve done that, take a moment and scan through your day again in your head. Did you have any little drinks along the way? Write those down too.

Next, we cover add-ons.

Step Three: Did you have anything for dessert with your meals?

Lots of people forget about grabbing a cookie while cleaning up dinner. But, these small snacks can quickly make the calories add up.

And last but not least, the nibbles.

Step 4 Four: Did you eat any small things over the course of the day?

Now that you’ve been over your day a few times in your head, it will be easier to remember any little bites or snacks you may have routinely grabbed.

When you picked up that coffee, did you get something with it?
Were there snacks in the office that day?

That’s all there is to it. Once you start working backwards, remembering what you’ve eaten gets a lot easier.

Do this for a few days and then think about the calories you’ve taken in. Look back at your lists. Notice any trends or habits? Know your eating schedule; it will make it easier to slide into a new diet.

You can even start by making small changes. Start with a healthy breakfast. Cut out the soda and other sugary drinks. It all adds up.

Dr. Zickler

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March 13, 2013

Facts About Kidney Disease

Filed under: health,Kidney — Tags: kidney disease, kidney health, kidney problems — Dr. Zickler @ 9:00 am

Did you know that March is National Kidney Month? A whole month dedicated to our little bean shaped organs.

Why is it so important to be aware of our kidneys? We may only need one to survive, but a kidney plays a very important role in our bodies.

What do they do?

Your kidneys main function is to keep your blood clean. They do this by removing waste, toxins, and extra fluids in our blood, and disposing of it through our urine. Keeping your blood clean means that there will be a balance of chemicals and fluid in the body. The kidneys also help control blood pressure and secrete hormones into our body.

Am I at risk?

Let’s take a quiz:

1. Do you have diabetes?
2. Do you have heart disease?
3. Do you have high blood pressure?
4. Are you over 60 years old?
5. Do you have a family member with any type of kidney disease?
6. Do you come from African America, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian decent?

If you answered YES to at least one question, you are at a higher risk for developing kidney disease.

What can I do to Manage Kidney Disease?

1. Monitor your blood sugar

It is very common for people with diabetes to develop kidney disease. The high glucose levels damage the blood vessels inside of the kidneys, impairing the functionality of the organ. This may lead to the kidney releasing proteins that are essential to your health into urine, instead of into your body.

2. Manage blood pressure

High blood pressure is the second most common reason for kidney failure. Like diabetes, high blood pressure has the potential to damage blood vessels in the kidneys, which can affect the way that the kidneys function.

3. Take control of cholesterol

Like blood pressure and diabetes, cholesterol can damage the way the kidneys operate and affect the health of your entire body.

4. Follow a kidney health diet

A kidney health diet will include getting the right amount of protein and cutting back on sodium, potassium, phosphorous, and fluids. The amount of nutrients, like protein, that your body requires will vary depending on factors like whether you are undergoing dialysis or not. Typically a kidney friendly diet will include small portions of nutritious protein, unsaturated fats, a limited of 2000-4000 mg of potassium per day, and a maximum of 1000 mg of phosphorous a day. When it comes to fluids, factors such as overall health and amount of daily exercise will affect the amount of water an individual should drink. Ideally, a healthy female should consume nine glasses water a day, and a healthy male should consume thirteen glasses a day. With kidney health issues, this number will vary, and should be determined by a doctor and a nutritionist who is experienced in kidney health diets.

5. Be active

Being active will benefit your kidneys, as well diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Once you have control of diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol, your kidneys will be in better shape. What’s to lose?

Knowledge is power, so spread the word about National Kidney Awareness Month and get tested for kidney illnesses. It’s better to detect kidney disease early on, rather than when it’s too late.

Dr. Zickler

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March 7, 2013

How To Start a Healthy Diet

Filed under: diet,diets,health,healthly diet,healthy,healthy diet,healthy diets,Healthy Eating,healthy living — Tags: diet plans, healthy diet, healthy diet plans, healthy diets — Dr. Zickler @ 1:00 pm

I am going to explain to you how to slowly start a healthy diet.

‘Baby steps’ are sometimes the best steps. And if you follow this easy series of questions, you can start to get a really firm grasp on what you’re eating.

It all starts with knowing.

Start a Diet with Knowledge

One step at a time, right? The first thing you can do is just keep track of what you’re eating.

But here’s the secret: don’t start with that morning. Instead, work backwards.

Step One: Working backwards, what have you eaten today?

Next, write down beverages.

Step Two: With your meals, and throughout the day, what did you drink?

Beside your meals and snacks, write down any drinks you had. If you drank coffee or tea, make sure you write down how much sugar and/or cream you put in.

Once you’ve done that, take a moment and scan through your day again in your head. Did you have any little drinks along the way? Write those down too.

Next, we cover add-ons.

Step Three: Did you have anything for dessert with your meals?

Lots of people forget about grabbing a cookie while cleaning up dinner. But, these small snacks can quickly make the calories add up.

And last but not least, the nibbles.

Step Four: Did you eat any small things over the course of the day?

Now that you’ve been over your day a few times in your head, it will be easier to remember any little bites or snacks you may have routinely grabbed.

When you picked up that coffee, did you get something with it?

Were there snacks in the office that day?

That’s all there is to it. Once you start working backwards, remembering what you’ve eaten gets a lot easier.

You can even start by making small changes. Start with a healthy breakfast. Cut out the soda and other sugary drinks. It all adds up.

Dr. Zickler

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January 10, 2013

Abandoned Drugs at the Pharmacy

Filed under: health — doctorsolve @ 10:37 am

Everyone enjoys saving money, but what if saving money was putting your health at risk? Recently, more and more prescriptions are being filled but not picked up at the pharmacy. In Europe, the government has imposed that major pharmacies introduce cuts in drug prices to reduce the amount of abandoned prescriptions. Countries like Greece and Spain have entailed drug cuts up to 25%. There is a scare that the same will have to be done in the US.

There has been a 55% rise in the abandonment of prescriptions compared to four years ago. A pharmacy in the US claims that there are about a hundred prescriptions a week that are filled but not picked up by patients, in comparison to last year when there would only be about seven. In 2008, there were 5 million patients that had gotten 10.3 million prescriptions filled, but only 3.3% of those were picked up.

This rise in abandonment is linked to an increase in the price of brand name drugs. In the past five years, brand name medications have risen by 41.5% in price. More and more doctors are now prescribing generics to ensure that patients are using the drugs. Generic drugs account for about 75% of prescribed medications. Just because the generic is cheaper than the brand-name drug does not mean it does not have the same effects. The generic has the same strength and side effects as the brand-name drug; they are completely alike besides shape or color.

The main reason that drugs are being abandoned is because people cannot afford them. Drugs with higher prices are 3-5 times more likely to be unclaimed, especially with people who have to pay co-insurance. New prescriptions given to a patient will also most likely be abandoned. If patients are switched to a new drug, they may not have a full understanding of why they are being switched, and therefore will not pick up their prescriptions. Also, patients who have had their prescriptions electronically filled out are more likely to forget about their prescription than patients who go to the pharmacy directly.

Many patients do not find out how much their prescription will be until they drop it off at the pharmacy. Before getting a prescription, ask your doctor how much the drug is to get more information. If you find it too expensive, ask your doctor to switch you to something cheaper or to a generic if it is a brand. Another way to save money is to shop at big stores, such as Costco or Walmart, if you’re looking for over the counter medications. You can also buy drugs online

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January 9, 2013

Facts About Fats: Saturated Fats and Trans Fat

Filed under: fat — Dr. Zickler @ 9:40 am

You know what I dislike most about fats? The name!

Fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. But, because ‘fats’ share their name with that one syllable word for obesity (“fat”), people sometimes start out with some very negative preconceptions about fats, and eating them.

Maybe this was part of the cause of the ‘low fat’ craze in the 1990′s. Diets low in fat (all fats) were very popular. Big companies picked up on this and immediately got their research and development teams on ‘low fat’ options that people could buy. Low fat products were supposed to fit into the popular low fat diets.

It seemed logical.

Except, these low fat foods often had a lot of processed carbohydrates. Instead of fat, people were getting large doses of “rocket fuel” sugar, and were foregoing the essential ‘fatty’ nutrients their body needed.

Today, we know that not all fats are bad. Eating saturated and trans fats has negative consequences, but some fats are very healthy when eaten in moderation.

Facts About Saturated Fats

A large portion of saturated fats comes from high fat animal products. Specifically, I’m talking about cuts of beef that are less-than-lean, and milk products that have most of the fat left in them: cream etc.

This kind of fat has a lot of LDL cholesterol in it. It’s generally a bad sign to have a lot of it when checking cholesterol levels.

Saturated fat gets its name from chemistry. As a molecule, it’s fully ‘saturated’ with hydrogen, which is an important part of how the fat molecule works to give energy. We’ll come back to hydrogen a little later when talking about trans fats.

Instead of saturated fats, healthier diets have higher levels of what’s called unsaturated fats. These kinds of fats are easier for the body to work with.

You can find unsaturated ‘good’ fat in:

olive oil
canola oil
fatty fish like salmon
avocado
almonds
cashews
walnuts
and other foods

Overall, pushing your diet over more towards unsaturated fat can help prevent heart conditions, diabetes, and some liver problems. In fact, for diabetics, a diet with lots of unsaturated fats in good proportions can even lower their need for their diabetic medications.

Facts About Trans Fats

When it comes down to it, trans fat is mostly chemical and scientific ‘wizardry’. First, a little bit about how trans fat is made.

Originally, trans fat starts out as regular edible oil. But, then it gets hydrogenated.

Hydrogen gas is put through the oil, changing the molecules. Remember how saturated fat is full of hydrogen? Well, trans fat is too, to a high degree.

The regular oil gets ‘trans’formed.

This transformation process is great for business, but bad for humans.

See, trans fat stays good for longer on store shelves. It’s chemically more stable too. And originally, it was meant to be used as competition for regular butter.

But, our bodies just can’t handle this transformed kind of fat as well as unsaturated fat. It’s harder to break down and harder to use. And it’s been linked to a wide range of health problems.

Watch out for nutritional labels that say “0 grams of trans fat”.

The rules say that companies can list this on their labels, as long as there’s less than 0.5 grams per serving. So, if you eat more than 1 serving of these products in a sitting, you might be getting more trans fat that you think you are. Maybe a lot more.

Dr. Zickler

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December 17, 2012

Family Dinner Statistics Explained by Dr. Zickler

Filed under: family dinner — Dr. Zickler @ 3:20 pm

I’ve heard it time and again from ‘starting out’ families and ‘well established’ families alike. They’ll tell me that family dinners are the cornerstone of a solid family dynamic. It’s supposed to be one of those events that you just don’t miss. And if you do, you make some time to connect later.

I’m all for family dinners. I think they’re a great idea. They give parents a wonderful opportunity to connect with their kids again.

To ask about their day. To see where they are in their life.

But recently, I read a study detailing how the family dinner may not be as important as we once thought.

Sure, it works for some. But, is it really worth extra time and stress, say, in a low-income single-parent household? Maybe not.

The Statistics Behind Family Dinners

In the June edition of the Journal of Marriage and Family, Kelly Musick and her team explain how family dinners are common in well-functioning families, but they’re not necessarily the cause of a family functioning well.

This even carries over into adulthood for the kids. Delinquincy, depression, and substance abuse problems don’t seem to be caused by a lack of family dinners.

Instead, lots of factors play a much bigger role.

It turns out that regular family dinners are much more easily managed in families that:

Have adequate free time
Live in a higher income bracket
Spend more good-quality time together
are closer overall
communicate regularly and openly
Have both biological parents present
have a non-employed (stay-at-home) mother

This statistics data was gathered from about 18,000 children studied over a long period of time. Numbers come from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health.

Why These Family Dinner Statistics are the Case

In the study, the researchers were led to believe that regular family dinners are the vehicle for good family practices, leading to more well-rounded kids that stay out of both medical and legal trouble.

While not the cause of a stronger family connection, family dinners give parents the time and environment to make valuable connections.

Here’s what’s likely to happen at a solid family dinner:

Parents can keep an eye on their children, emotionally. If a child is struggling with a life issue, it’s much more likely to some up, or at least show itself subtly, when parental connection is more frequent.
Academic activities can be discussed. This can lead to the early identification of problems or special aptitudes. For example, if a child is consistently struggling in math, it might be time for a tutor, or maybe reading glasses if the front board can’t be seen. Likewise, a child might show a great interest in music or sports, which could lead to classes or team registration.
Through dinner discussions, family values can be communicated, most likely by example or through sharing daily events.

But more than this, family dinners were said to be just one example of a wide spectrum of routines, practices, and ‘rituals.’ This structured lifestyle better communicates values and priorities.

My key take-away from this? Family dinners may not be as effective without the underlying support.

Family dinner statistics, like most statistics, always have to be interpreted.

Dr. Zickler.

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November 12, 2012

How to See Eye Cancer Symptoms

Filed under: cancer,Cancer prevention,eye cancer — Tags: cancer detection, detect eye cancer, eye cancer symptoms — Dr. Zickler @ 11:19 am

These days, I see a lot of people using camera phones for photos. I have nothing against this, but there’s something to be said about the old-style cameras with a real flash.

What does this have to do with seeing eye cancer symptoms?

Actually, a fair bit.

To see if someone has a rare form of eye cancer, called retinoblastoma, all you need is a regular camera with a traditional flash feature. That’s it. Cell phone cameras won’t cut it, I’m afraid. And it’s by no means an all-encompassing text.

But, for seeing some forms of eye cancer, especially eye cancer in children, it works.

Seeing Eye Cancer Symptoms at Home

Get out the old camera with a flash feature. Turn the red-eye reduction off. Make your way into a dimly lit room with someone willing to snap a few shots. Then, take a few photos from different angles.

Essentially, we’re going for the ‘red eye’ phenomenon here. See, red-eye happens when the flash bounces off of a healthy retina, making the pupils look red.

But, if someone has retinoblastoma, instead of a red-eye, you’ll see yellow or white. This yellow or white pupil is the eye cancer symptom you’re looking for.

And if you find it, you’d better make a doctor’s appointment.

What’s happening is that instead of the flash light reflecting off of a healthy retina, it’s reflecting off of the tumor, which looks white-ish. That’s why different angles are necessary: so that you get a better chance of reflecting light off of a tumor.

Now, that’s not to say that every time you see white instead of red, it counts as a cancer symptom for retinoblastoma. That’s not the case. Sometimes, when the optic nerve and the pupil are in exactly the right place, you’ll see yellow or white.

Still, it’s worth a doctor’s visit, especially if the one photographed is under 5 years old.

These Symptoms Can Indicate Eye Cancer in Children

Usually, children under the age of 5 are the ones that show these eye cancer symptoms in home photos. Tumors can start developing at any time, but usually present themselves by that age. Sometimes, tumors even start to grow before a child is born.

If your child does get a diagnosis for retinoblastoma, don’t worry that it was something done during pregnancy. This isn’t likely, and we haven’t yet seen evidence to suggest that retinoblastoma is caused before birth by some external factor.

Overall, this disease is quite rare. Only about 1 in 15,000 babies have it.
If you’re looking to see what this phenomenon looks like , check out this website made by the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society. You’ll see some good photos and have the chance to download pamphlets for more information.

Dr. Zickler

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November 2, 2012

2 Cough Suppressant Home Remedies with Evidence

Filed under: coughing — Tags: cough candy, cough home remedy, cough suppressants, methol candy, stop coughing — Dr. Zickler @ 9:17 am

Who would have imagined that the flavoring ingredients in cough candies were actually helping as a cough suppressants?

Amazing and true.

What I’m talking about is menthol and sweetness. Both of these ingredients have been shown in a laboratory test to actually reduce the coughing reflex. At least in healthy people, that is. People cough for all sorts of reasons, and it’s not always a bad thing for personal health. The lungs are just trying to clean themselves out, after all.

Of course, if the cough is so irritating that it’s affecting your activities, then that’s where a cough suppressant can help you.

The Evidence for Home Remedies to Stop Coughing

First, the scientists doing the study needed a substance that would make people cough. They chose to use capsaicin, which is a chemical that makes peppers burning-spicy.

When people inhale capsaicin, they cough. First problem solved.

Then, they got together some test subjects that didn’t mind coughing in the name of science and medicine.

The group was divided in two. One group tested the effects of a sweet sucrose (sugar) rinse as a cough suppressant. The other group tested inhaling menthol. Both of people had control groups: people who used water instead of the sucrose rinse, and people who inhaled clean air instead of menthol.

Here’s what they found.

The people who inhaled the menthol became about 25% more resilient against the cough-inducing capsaicin. That means inhaling menthol makes you just a little less than without. Good results overall, but not spectacular.

The people who used the sucrose rinse became about 45% more resilient against coughing from the capsaicin. Better results for sure, and worth a look in my books.

The Home Coughing Remedy Explained

By interpreting the results of this experiment, we can say that sucrose rinses and menthol inhalation do indeed have an effect on how resilient people are to coughing due to inhaled irritants.

How does this help you?

Well, for starters it gives you some quick ideas for helping a cough. Something sweet has the chance of helping a little. However, eating large amounts of sugar while sick with a cold or flu can tax your body and prevent you from feeling better, sooner.

Menthol also seems to help, based on this study. You might try some peppermint tea (with a little sugar), or something else minty.

Dr. Zickler

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