I have been getting cold sores about two times or so a year since I was a young girl. Typically, and initially, cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). Most people think that means you have a venereal disease, but herpes simplex virus is not a venereal disease. It is really just
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11. Why did I become gluten free?
I want to preface this post with the following. Going gluten free is not for everyone, but I truly believe that it was the best decision for me. And, I really went gluten free for a handful of reasons. Gluten is a general term for some of the proteins found in grains including wheat, barley,
03. Supplements to Boost Immunity
As I noted in a previous post, supplements are very beneficial for maintaining optimal health in general, and now seems like a really good time to let you all know about certain supplements that boost your immunity and can potentially ward off or get your immune system in the best shape possible to ward off
02. Inflammatory Foods
In very general terms, inflammation is the body’s immune system’s response to some sort of irritant, such as a virus, bacteria or foreign object. Say, if you smack your little head on the pavement, your head can become inflamed as your immune system’s cells start activating themselves at high levels to heal your head wound.