紅眼症(結膜炎) Conjunctivitis

結膜炎常被稱為“紅眼症”，症狀包括眼白部分感覺痛楚和/或痕癢，並伴隨紅腫。結膜炎最常見的成因是過敏反應或眼部受感染。另外一種常見的眼部問題是一隻眼睛的眼白部分出血，稱為“結膜下出血”，使一隻眼睛的一部分呈現鮮紅色，雖然外觀有些嚇人，但不引起不適或視力改變，過一段時間便會自愈。需要指出以上兩種情況的成因並不一樣。

結膜炎可由以下原因引起：
過敏反應 - 瘙癢是主要症狀。很可能雙眼都受到影響，而淚水分泌通常是清澈的。過敏性結膜炎可能會突然來襲，快來快去，也可能性質溫和但持續一段長時間。

病毒感染 - 小許瘙癢，但眼睛疼痛、輕度泛紅（或呈現粉紅色）和流眼水等症狀更為明顯。它可能由一隻眼開始，但很容易會傳播到另一隻眼（所以要小心處理，避免觸摸未受影響的眼睛）。眼水分泌通常是清澈而量大。有時需要三個星期症狀才會完全消失，並可能因呼吸道感染或感冒而再度復發。

細菌感染 - 眼部分泌濃稠的黃綠色粘液，伴隨著疼痛。

有毒物質 - 通常是眼部不小心接觸了化學品而產生的急性反應（成因明顯，應立即處理）。

過度刺激 - 佩戴隱形眼鏡入睡或淚水分泌不足都是造成眼部過度受刺激的主要原因。

處理結膜炎需要非常小心，如果症狀嚴重而持久，必須立即求醫。

推薦的補充劑
MSM
對於長期過敏性結膜炎非常有效，每日補充 3000毫克或以上MSM補充劑，對治療過敏反應非常有效。

其他有用的補充劑：
洋甘菊
有助於抵抗感染。

茴香籽
有助於抵抗感染。

萬壽菊（金盞菊）
有助舒緩眼部刺激。


Often called "pink eye" or "red eye," conjunctivitis is a painful and/or itchy redness of the whites of one's eyes. It is most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection. This is different from bleeding into the white part of one eye, called a "subconjunctival hemorrhage," which leaves part of one eye bright red, but causes no discomfort or vision change.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by:
Allergies — Itching is the dominant symptom. It is more likely to affect both eyes, and the discharge/watering from the eyes is usually clear. It may hit suddenly, or be mild and ongoing.

Viral — Though there may be some itchiness, the pain, mild redness (more pink) and watering are more prominent. It may start in one eye, but easily can spread to the other (so be careful not to touch the unaffected eye). The discharge is usually clear and watery. It may take three weeks to resolve and may occur along with a respiratory infection or cold.

Bacterial — This is associated with a puss-like yellow-green mucus discharge along with pain.

Toxic — From an acute chemical exposure (usually obvious and should be immediately treated).

Irritation — Falling asleep with your contact lenses in or having inadequate tears to support the use of contact lenses.


Recommended Supplement
MSM
For long-term allergic conjunctivitis, treating allergies with the supplement MSM 3,000+ milligrams (mg) a day.

Other useful supplements:
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Helps fight infection.

Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare). Helps fight infection.

Marigold (Calendula officinalis). Soothes irritation.

生蛇點算好 Shingles

帶狀皰疹病毒潛伏於體內，一旦病毒發作會引起皮疹，並造成後遺性神經痛，這種皮疹叫做帶狀皰疹，或俗稱“生蛇”。帶狀皰疹病毒也是生水痘的元兇。

人體感染了水痘後，即使水痘已經消失，病毒仍然會潛伏於你的神經末梢。這通常不成問題。然而，如果病毒在某一個神經末梢被重新激活，則會沿著該神經的分佈產生皮疹(小水泡)。帶狀皰疹的特徵是非常疼痛，通常發生於身體的其中一側，形成一條線的形狀。如果這條線延伸超過了身體的中線，則問題可能由其他因素引起而並非生蛇。

帶狀皰疹引起的疼痛感覺有時會持續一段時間，如果持續數周至數年（大約一半老年患者的痛症會持續一年以上），則稱為“帶狀皰疹後神經痛（PHN）”。PHN的疼痛感覺類似被火灼傷、觸電，或深層的痛楚。而長者受PHN的影響最大，可以嚴重影響生活。幸好醫學進步，現時大多數帶狀皰疹都可以得到有效治療。

治療程序
當出現上述症狀，身體有疼痛性皮疹（但不痕癢），建議立即求醫。醫生一般會處方抗病毒藥物，療程大約7-10天。

抗病毒藥物
帶狀皰疹發作初期（48-72小時內）便開始治療，效果最明顯。常用抗病毒藥物是伐昔洛韋(valacyclovir)，劑量一般是每日三次每次服1000毫克，連續服用7-10天。

急性帶狀皰疹也可以用以下營養補充劑：
維他命 B12每日5000毫克，分開數次服用。
將B12片劑含於舌下，效果會更快。

賴氨酸每日2,000-2,500毫克，有助於餓死相關病毒。

維他命B雜，有助神經線癒合。

Postherpetic Neuralgia follows a rash called “herpes zoster.” Often called “shingles,” it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The first time you get chickenpox, the virus remains in your nerve endings even after the chickenpox is gone. This usually causes no problems. If the virus re-activates in one of the nerve endings, however, it causes a rash (small blisters) all along the distribution of that nerve. The rash of herpes zoster is characterized by being painful and being in a line totally on one side of the body. If it extends past the midline of your body, the rash is probably coming from something else. If the pain persists after the rash is gone, continuing for weeks to years (over one year in half of elderly patients), it is called "Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)." The pain tends to be burning, electric, or deep and aching. Elderly are most affected by PHN. It can severely disrupt one’s life, but fortunately can now be effectively treated in most cases.



Treatment

Once a new painful rash (not itchy) that fits the description of shingles, immediate treatment with prescription antivirals for ten days is highly recommended.



Medications

Beginning treatment early on in a shingles attack (within 48-72 hours) is critical. The recommended dose is 1,000 mg of valacyclovir(an antiviral agent) three times a day for a week to 10 days for shingles.



Recommended Supplements

Acute shingles can be helped with the following supplements:



Vitamin B12

B12 sublingual tablets (5,000 mcg a day dissolved under the tongue) can be helpful.



Lysine

Lysine 2,000-2,500 mg/day may help starve the virus.



B complex

Take a good B complex vitamin to help support nerve healing.



Medication reminder

In addition to these supplements, it is most important that you take the prescription antiviral noted above.

安眠的天然補充劑 Some natural sleep-aid supplements

都市生活緊張，處理各種事項使人精神長期處於繃緊狀態，若再不幸碰上失眠，身體就會缺乏休養生息的機會，很多慢性疾病也由此而生。

因此很多人希望尋覓一些助眠的草藥以解不眠之憂，特別是那些想戒掉安眠藥的人對這方面的需求甚殷。其實幫助睡眠的天然補充劑的選擇也不少，這裡介紹一些常用的給大家。

纈草根是一種天然鎮靜劑，其用途可以追溯至古希臘時代。近年來，它的有效性得到了臨床研究的支持。

除了纈草根之外，許多其他營養素也可以改善睡眠，包括γ-氨基丁酸或簡稱GABA（一種能抑制大腦活動的天然自然化學物質）和L-茶氨酸（在綠茶葉中發現的一種氨基酸，能誘導腦電波令身體放鬆）。

薰衣草也是最受歡迎的睡眠草藥之一，歷來一直用於舒緩緊張情緒、讓心情放鬆。現時已有很多科學研究成果印證了古人的智慧。泰國的一項研究發現，熏薰衣草能夠幫助我們放慢心率、降低血壓和降低皮膚溫度。其他研究發現，當你處於薰衣草香味的房間或將薰衣草油灑在睡衣或枕頭上，睡眠質量都有所提升。而德國的藥物管理局更已批准薰衣草用於治療失眠症。

安眠小提示
睡前，用瀉鹽開熱水泡浴。更換睡衣或其他舒適的棉質鬆身衣服。睡前喝一杯洋甘菊或薰衣草茶。這些都會讓你睡得溫暖舒適。

Those who want to explore herbal sleep aids—and especially those who want to wean themselves off sleeping pills—have many options to consider. Valerian root, for example, is a natural sedative whose use dates back to ancient Greece. In recent years, its effectiveness has been supported by research. In addition to valerian root, many other nutrients can also improve sleep, including gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA (a naturally occurring chemical that dampens brain activity), and L-theanine (an amino acid found in green tea leaves that induces brain waves connected to relaxation).

One of the most popular herbs for sleep is lavender, which has been used throughout history for healing and relaxation. There is scientific evidence to support what the ancients knew. A Thai study found that smelling lavender helps us relax by slowing down our heart rate, decreasing our blood pressure, and lowering skin temperature. Other studies have found sleep quality improved in a room scented with lavender or when lavender oil was sprinkled on pajamas or pillows. And in Germany, lavender tea has been approved by their equivalent of the FDA as a treatment for insomnia.

Some tips
Before bed, take a hot bath with Epsom salts. Have pajamas, nightdresses, even T-shirts dedicated to sleep. Sometimes a cup of chamomile or lavender tea is warm and comforting before going to bed. 

白血病先兆 Leukemia Symptoms: Know the Signs

經常發燒、疲憊不堪，甚或有關節疼痛和淋巴腫賬等不適。 這些症狀表面上看有些似流感或其他感染的跡像，但這些也是白血病患者常見的症狀。白血病的其他症狀包括容易出血或瘀傷、反复流鼻血和皮膚出現小紅點等。

一般而言，白血病屬於人體血液組織的癌症(骨髓是其中一種血液組織)。 白血病的體徵因癌症類型而異， 在某些情況下，白血病早期可能沒有明顯症狀。

由於許多白血病症狀比較模糊，可能由其他疾病（癌變或非癌變）引起，所以必須盡快讓醫生對其進行評估。 一個及時而準確的診斷意味著更早可以開始治療，挽回一命。

You’re feverish and fatigued. Your joints ache, and your lymph glands have swollen. Sounds like you have signs of the flu or any number of infections. But they’re also common leukemia symptoms.  Other symptoms of leukemia are easy bleeding or bruising, recurrent nosebleeds and tiny red spots in your skin.

In general terms, leukemia is cancer of your body’s blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow. Signs of leukemia vary, depending on the type of cancer you have; in some cases, leukemia causes no symptoms early on.

Since many leukemia symptoms are vague and may be caused by other conditions—cancerous and non-cancerous—it’s important to have them evaluated by your physician. A prompt, accurate diagnosis means an earlier start to treatment that may save your life.

舒緩耳鳴的補充劑 Supplements for Tinnitus

耳鳴是指耳朵聽到嘶嘶聲或振鈴聲，這些聲音可以持續性或間歇性發生。有時發生於一邊耳朵，也可能兩邊同時發生。

耳鳴有很多成因，或者與年齡漸長聽力減退有關，或由於耳部損傷或感染、身處高噪音環境或高海拔地區、上呼吸道感染、耳垢堵塞、身體缺乏某些維他命和礦物質、耳骨改變、甚或高血壓或低血壓、糖尿病或血液循環障礙等因素所造成。

耳鳴情況如果未能得到改善，會嚴重干擾日常生活，影響聽力，不能集中精神去工作，甚至睡眠困難。

這裡提供一些天然補充劑，或有助減少耳鳴發生，天然而有效。

1.銀杏葉

銀杏葉被認為是針對耳鳴最有效的草藥。它有助改善血液循環，因此能改善耳部功能，減少聽到振鈴等聲音。

此外，銀杏葉具有抗菌和抗真菌特性，可以針對潛在感染，有利於改善症狀。

建議每天服用120至240毫克標準化銀杏葉提取物，持續服用六週效果更為理想。


2. 聖羅勒

聖羅勒是一種印度草藥，也是針對耳鳴很有效的自然療法草本成分。它的抗菌特性能消除導致耳鳴的細菌。另外，這種草藥可以減輕耳痛情況。

3. 生薑

生薑也有助改善耳鳴情況。薑的藥用和治療作用有助改善血液循環、消除病原體和對抗自由基。此外，它具有類似阿司匹林的止痛特性，幫助減輕耳鳴引起的疼痛感覺。



Tinnitus means sizzling or ringing sounds in the ears, which can be constant or intermittent. It can occur in one or both ears.

It may be caused by age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or infection, exposure to loud noise, high altitudes, upper respiratory infections, earwax blockage, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, ear bone changes, or diseases like high or low blood pressure, diabetes or a circulatory system disorder.

This annoying condition can interfere with daily activities and cause difficulty hearing, working, concentrating and sleeping. There are a number of natural supplements to reduce ringing in the ears that are very effective.

1. Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is considered the best herbal remedy for tinnitus. It plays a key role in improving blood circulation, which in turn improves the ear functioning and reduces ringing sensations.

Plus, this herb has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can treat any underlying infection that may be contributing to the condition.

Take 120 to 240 mg of standardized extract daily for six weeks to get positive results.

2. Tulasi (Holy Basil)

Tulasi is another good natural remedy for treating tinnitus. Its antibacterial properties can kill the bacteria that may be causing the problem. Plus, this herb can give you relief from ear pain.

3. Ginger

Ginger is also used as a cure for tinnitus. The medicinal and healing properties in ginger help improve blood circulation, get rid of pathogens, and fight free radicals. Plus, it has aspirin-like properties that can help reduce pain accompanying tinnitus.

鼻竇炎 Sinusitis

根據最新研究指出，鼻竇炎與真菌感染關係密切。真菌感染會引起鼻塞，造成鼻腔和鼻竇腫脹閉合，最終導致鼻竇炎。人體內，無論任何管道被阻塞（如闌尾、膽囊等），都會導致繼發性細菌感染 - 鼻竇也不例外。病發時，鼻腔粘液會變成黃綠色，多數人這時候會去看醫生。醫生很多時會處方抗生素以消除細菌感染，這樣你短期內會感覺好了一些。不幸的是，抗生素會導致鼻腔內的真菌(酵母菌)感染惡化，誘發更多的腫脹和堵塞，再導致更多的細菌感染。這就是為什麼鼻竇炎通常會變成慢性鼻炎。 Mayo Clinic Proceedings報導的一項有趣的研究指出，以前“真菌過敏被認為只涉及少於10％的病例......然而我們的研究表明，真菌可能是幾乎所有這些問題的原因，它不是過敏反應，而是免疫反應。”

天然療法
膠性銀鼻腔噴霧
膠性銀是一種非常有用的治療鼻竇炎的天然成分。它具有抗病毒和細菌感染特性。每個鼻孔每天使用1-2次，持續使用6-12週，效果最為理想。

針對念珠菌感染
為了剷除鼻竇感染的根源，治療真菌/念珠菌感染至關重要。鼻竇炎(甚至慢性鼻炎)通常在接受治療6-12週情況會明顯改善。大蒜（Allium sativum）具有抗真菌特性。益生菌如嗜酸乳桿菌和雙歧桿菌也有助於恢復鼻粘膜細菌的正常平衡。一些研究表明黑接骨木果中的化學物質或有助於減少包括鼻竇在內的粘膜腫脹，並有助於緩解鼻塞。

桉樹油(尤加利油)
桉樹油能產生一種奇妙的帶滲透性的揮發物，不會像薄荷油那樣具有刺激性。桉樹油芬香，幾個世紀以來一直用於擴張呼吸道、縮小鼻腔腫脹和減少粘液分泌 - 效果快速也不會令人昏昏欲睡。

勤洗鼻
用一杯溫水、1/4至半茶匙的食用鹽開鹽水洗鼻，能將數以十億計的細菌清除，這樣你的身體就不必與之搏鬥了。

盡量避免使用抗生素
鼻竇感染可能存於所謂的“生物膜”中。服用抗生素很可能會將短期鼻竇感染轉變為慢性鼻竇炎。


Fungal infections cause a stuffy nose, eventually causing the nasal passages and sinuses to swell shut. In the body, any time something gets blocked (e.g., appendix, gallbladder, etc.), it results in a secondary bacterial infection — and the sinuses are no exception. When this happens, your nasal mucus turns yellow-green, and you go to the doctor in pain. They give you an antibiotic, which knocks out the bacterial infection and sometimes leaves you feeling better. Unfortunately, the antibiotic worsens the underlying yeast infection in your nose, causing more swelling and blockages and, therefore, more attacks of bacterial infections. This is why sinusitis in the U.S. usually becomes chronic. An interesting study reported in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings noted that previously “fungus allergy was thought to be involved in less than 10% of cases... our studies indicate, in fact, fungus is likely the cause of nearly all of these problems and that it is not an allergic reaction but an immune reaction.”

Treatment
Colloidal Silver Nose Spray
Another very helpful over the counter treatment for sinusitis is colloidal silver. It is an anti-infectious agent against both viral and bacterial infections.  Use 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day for 6-12 weeks.

Check for candida
To get to the root of sinus infections, and eliminate them, treat the underlying fungal/Candida infections. Sinusitis, even chronic, usually responds dramatically to yeast treatment for 6-12 weeks.  Garlic (Allium sativum) has antifungal properties. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium may help restore normal balance of bacteria in the nasal mucous membranes. Some evidence suggests that chemicals in elderberry may help reduce swelling in mucous membranes, including the sinuses, and help relieve nasal congestion.

Eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil provides a wonderful penetrating vapor that does not have the tendency to irritate like menthol. Eucalyptus smells great, and has been used for centuries to clear stuffy airways, shrink nasal swelling and reduce secretion of mucus — fast and without causing sedation.

Nasal rinses
Nasal rinses using 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt per cup of lukewarm water will wash billions of bacteria down the sink so your body doesn’t have to fight them.

Avoid antibiotics
Sinus infections likely exist in what are called “Biofilms.” Antibiotics turn short term sinus infections into chronic ones.

草藥排毒：牛蒡與沒藥 Herbal detox: Burdock and Myrrh

牛蒡的使用歷史悠久，用於排清肝臟毒素和滋養血液。 服用後，它有發汗的特性，也會增加小便次數。 牛蒡是其中一種最有效的排毒藥草。

用處：舒緩痤瘡、糖尿病、濕疹、牛皮癬，它並具有抗癌特性。


沒藥也是非常有效的排毒草藥，它具有抗真菌和殺菌功效。

用處：香氛療法、香港腳、念珠菌、感冒、傷口、口腔護理、痔瘡和喉嚨痛。

主要成分是樹脂（粘性物質）。


Burdock (Arctium lappa) has been an important ancient herb used for cleaning the liver and building the blood. If taken internally, it could get you sweaty and urinating. Think of burdock as a toxic elimination herb.

Helps with: acne, diabetes, eczema, psoriasis and it has anti-cancer properties.


Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) has long been used as a cleansing agent due to its effective antifungal and antiseptic properties.

Helps with: aromatherapy, athlete’s foot, yeast, colds, cuts, oral care, hemorrhoids and sore throats.

The resin (the sticky substance) is used.

降糖之星：肉桂與丁香 Spices for Diabetes: Cinnamon and Cloves

隨著糖尿病發病率不斷上升，而且西藥治療比較難根治，許多患者轉而傾向使用自然療法幫助控制病情。在一眾天然補充劑之中，肉桂和丁香在降糖作用的研究中有非常詳細的記載。

肉桂

肉桂來自原產於斯里蘭卡的一種濃密綠色樹木。其樹皮的內層被烘乾後，就是我們常見的香料————肉桂。根據美國營養學會2007年發表的研究，肉桂具有與胰島素類似的生物學性質，因此具有降低餐後血糖的能力。另外，根據美國營養學會2009年的報告，在餐中使用肉桂可降低胰島素抵抗性並增強胃腸激素的作用，造成飽腹感和減慢胃部排空率，對控制飯後血糖飆升非常有效。

丁香

丁香是來自一種熱帶常綠喬木的花蕾。研究表明，糖尿病患者每日服用丁香，有助減少血液中葡萄糖水平。根據Alam Khan博士2006年發表的研究，當食用超過30天，丁香具有將平均血清葡萄糖從12.5度降低至8.3度的潛力。

有益心臟健康

經常服用肉桂和丁香除了幫助降低血糖，對心臟健康也有額外益處。根據美國糖尿病協會2003年發表的研究，使用肉桂和丁香超過40天可以降低2型糖尿病患者的甘油三酯、低密度膽固醇和總膽固醇水平。


With rates of diabetes rising and no cure in sight, many patients are turning to natural remedies for support in managing their condition. Amoung these, cinnamon and cloves have been well-documented in research for their glucose-lowering effects.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon originates from bushy green trees native to Sri Lanka. The inner layers of the tree bark are dried to cultivate cinnamon. With biological properties similar to the hormone insulin, cinnamon has the ability to lower post-meal blood sugars, according to research published by the American Society of Nutrition in 2007. In addition, the use of cinnamon at meals decreases insulin resistance and enhances the effects of gastrointestinal hormones responsible for satiety and decreased gastric emptying rates, according to the American Society of Nutrition in 2009.

Cloves

Cloves come from a flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree. Research promotes the use of cloves for patients with diabetes for the glucose-lowering impacts experienced when consuming cloves on a daily basis. When consumed for more than 30 days, according to research published by Dr. Alam Khan in 2006, cloves have the potential to lower an average serum glucose from 12.5 mmol/L to 8.3 mmol/L.

Heart Health Benefits

For people seeking to use cinnamon and cloves for their glucose-lowering impacts, an additional heart health benefit exists. The use of cinnamon and cloves for more than 40 days leads to a reduction in triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to research published by the American Diabetes Association in 2003.

何謂鼻炎? What Is Rhinitis?

顧名思義，就是鼻子發炎的症狀，並導致大量粘液產生。常見的症狀包括鼻塞、流鼻水和打噴嚏。這些粘液可以從鼻孔流出，它也可以通過鼻後管道經食道排出，即俗稱的鼻水倒流。

鼻炎可以分為多種，而最常見的是過敏性鼻炎，這是一種受空氣中過敏原影響而引起的過敏發炎症狀。過敏性鼻炎可導致不同症狀，包括打噴嚏和鼻癢、咳嗽、頭痛、疲勞不適，長遠而言甚至會影響大腦運作。

引起鼻炎的原因有哪些？
這裡列出其中一些因素，包括：

鼻敏感引致流鼻水。在這種情況下，分泌物通常是透明或有時是白色的。
鼻腔受感染引致大量分泌物產生。分泌物呈現膿水狀，通常是黃色或綠色。
鼻子受外來刺激物影響導致分泌物產生。分泌物最常見是透明或白色的；許多人在暴露於強酸等化學刺激物時常會發生這種情況。
鼻子受寒冷的空氣或煙霧影響也會產生過量分泌物。這通常被稱為刺激性鼻炎。

蠶蟲酵素 Serrapeptase 是有效對付鼻炎的天然補充劑，能徹底消除發炎症狀和收乾粘液分泌。這大大舒緩了炎症反應和細胞組織的各種不適，讓身體的自身免疫系統能正常地應對和處理外來刺激。


It is an inflammation of the nose, resulting in the generation of large amounts of mucus. Its common symptoms are stuffy nose, runny nose, and sneezing. The discharge from the nose can come through the front of the nose. It can also drain through the back of the nose, a condition called post-nasal drip.

The most common kind  is allergic rhinitis, which is usually triggered by airborne allergens. In addition, allergic rhinitis may cause other symptoms, such as sneezing and nasal itching, coughing, headache, fatigue, malaise, and cognitive impairment.


What Causes This Condition?
Various factors include:

Allergies frequently produce a runny nose. In these cases, the discharge will be clear or occasionally white.
Infection causes nasal discharge. This will be a purulent discharge most commonly colored yellow or green.
Irritation to the nose can cause discharge. This discharge is most commonly clear or white; many people experience it when exposed to nasal irritants.
Many individuals exposed to cold air or smoke will have nasal discharge. This is known as Irritative Rhinitis.

Serrapeptase helps immensely as it clears out all of the inflammation and mucus. In addition, by clearing away this problem inflammation and tissue, it enables the body’s own immune system to deal more easily with irritation.

擊退流感 Fight the Flu

天氣陰晴不定，出入冷氣場所溫差大，缺乏足夠休息，抵抗力稍差就很容易患上流感。想知道是否已經中招？看看有否以下不適症狀：
沾寒沾凍、發高燒、喉嚨痛、咳嗽、打噴嚏、疲倦乏力、肌肉和關節疼痛、頭痛鼻塞等等。

如果有其中一些症狀，你可能已經患上了流感。

這時候，一些天然植物補充劑或者能幫到你：

黃芪 Astragalus: 增強免疫力。

紫錐花 Echinacea: 在流感開始時最有用。免疫力提升劑，也能抗病毒和抗炎。

黑接骨木 Elderberry: 含有抗病毒蛋白質;可用於治療流感和其他病毒性呼吸系統疾病。

尤加利油 Eucalyptus: 具有抗病毒和免疫力提升作用，有效舒緩鼻塞。

大蒜 Garlic: 可減少鼻塞，緩解上呼吸道症狀。

薑 Ginger: 在印度草藥學（阿育吠陀）和中醫藥中非常重要的草本用藥;促進發汗，舒緩流感引起的寒戰感、發燒和頭痛等。

蜂蜜 Honey:有效舒緩呼吸道感染症狀。喝一杯熱檸蜜，迅速緩解咳嗽和發燒不適。

檸檬 Lemon:具抗病毒特性;富含維他命B和C;檸檬汁可以殺死細菌並防止病毒傳播。

甘草 Licorice: 緩解喉嚨痛和咳嗽不適;也能提升免疫力。

橄欖葉 Olive leaf: 提取物具有抗流感病毒的活性。

牛至油 Oregano oil: 用於咳嗽和其他上呼吸道症狀，味道辛辣但效果奇佳。

茶樹油 Tea tree oil: 用於香熏療法，可減少流感症狀、抵抗感染、減少發燒;也強化身體免疫系統。

Do you have the flu? If your symptoms include chills, high fever, sore throat, dry cough, sneezing, runny nose, weakness, body aches, muscle pain, nausea, and headache . . . the answer is yes.

A number of botanical remedies as below can offer relief.


Astragalus: Strengthens immune system.


Echinacea: Useful at onset of flu. An immune stimulant, it’s also antiviral and anti-inflammatory.

Elderberry: Contains antiviral proteins; useful for treating flu and other viral respiratory disorders.

Eucalyptus: A strong decongestant with antiviral and immune-stimulating properties.

Garlic: Can reduce nasal congestion and ease upper respiratory symptoms.

Ginger: Important in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine; promotes sweating; ginger preparations are useful for chills, fever, and headaches that accompany flu.

Honey: Effective for treating respiratory flu symptoms. In a cup of hot water with lemon, honey eases cough and fever.

Lemon: Antiviral properties; rich in vitamins B and C; lemon juice can kill germs and keep viruses from spreading.

Licorice: To soothe sore throats and coughs; also stimulates the immune system.

Olive leaf: Extract exhibits antiviral activity against flu.

Oregano oil: Useful for coughs and other upper respiratory symptoms.

Tea tree oil: Used in aromatherapy, tea tree oil may reduce flu symptoms, fight infection, and reduce fever; also stimulates immune system.

消滅暗瘡！Stop the Spots!

暗瘡是一種皮膚疾病，通常毛孔被堵塞後發生，終導致稱為青春痘、白頭、黑頭或囊腫等皮膚感染。 暗瘡常見於青春期開始時，但許多成年人也發生這情況，尤其婦女在月經期間問題特別顯著。研究發現暗瘡也與遺傳因素有關。

利用天然成分對付暗瘡
多種天然成分皆可幫助控制暗瘡爆發。 茶樹油已被證明是非常有效的天然抗痤瘡劑，試試稀釋一滴茶樹油在面霜裡，或直接用棉花棒將茶樹油塗於患處，效果明顯。具抗菌特性的茶樹油能有效減輕皮膚發炎的情況。

金盞花乳霜對舒緩暗瘡也有幫助，對那些油性皮膚和經常受黑頭困擾的人士特別有效。

草藥成分如薰衣草和洋甘菊也可以幫助減少炎症和皮膚紅腫，並有效預防暗瘡爆發。

有些人更會將甜杏仁油塗於患處。雖然塗油於暗瘡患處聽起來有點奇怪，但甜杏仁油可以幫助皮膚保持水分的天然平衡，預防暗瘡爆發。


Acne is a skin disorder that occurs when pores get clogged. This eventually causes small infections known as pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, or cysts. Acne usually begins during adolescence but many adults experience it too—especially women during their menstrual cycle. Heredity also may play a part.

Spots Be Gone
Fortunately, there are natural ingredients that can help control acne outbreaks. Tea tree oil has been shown to be very effective natural anti-acne agent. Try diluting one drop in your facial cream or oil, or apply it straight to a pimple with a cotton swab. The antibacterial tea tree oil can help reduce inflammation.

Calendula can help if skin is oily and plagued with blackheads.

Herbal ingredients like lavender, and chamomile can help reduce inflammation and redness and may prevent future breakouts.

And while it may seem strange to apply oil to blemished skin, sweet almond oils can help maintain a natural moisture balance.