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by Dr. Leo Galland

Fighting Parasites

Testing for Parasites

 

Laboratories that specialize in tropical medicine or parasitology are more likely to find organisms in stool specimens than are general or hospital laboratories.

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Catch a Bus and Catch a Cold

Scientists in England find that bus or train use can boost the risk of respiratory infections.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

Pills for Your Upcoming Trip

Maybe not this weekend, maybe not Thanksgiving, maybe not even Christmas, but chances are that someday soon you will be traveling.

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Zinc Supplements Could Increase Immunity

Recent research from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston highlights  the potential benefits of zinc supplementation for the elderly.

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by Dr. Leo Galland

 

Probiotics Boost Immunity

Probiotics, beneficial bacteria in food or dietary supplements, are the subject of ongoing research for their potential to help boost immunity.

 

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study done at the University of Wisconsin found that children who received two doses a day of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis for 6 months had a major reduction in acute winter illnesses.

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by Dr. Leo Galland

Amino Acids Boost Immunity

 

While exercise has many benefits, the physical strain of strenuous exercise tends to depress the immune system, which can be a problem for athletes.

 

Recent research done in Japan indicates that the amino acids cysteine and theanine could help boost immunity and prevent infections for people engaging in intense physical activity.

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