Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat that does not last for more than two days, while other symptoms such as runny nose, congestion and cough are present by the fourth or fifth day.  These symptoms usually last around a week.  With a flu however, the symptoms are more severe and come on very quickly.  These symptoms usually include sore throat, fever, muscle aches and pains, headache, cough and congestion.  These symptoms can last up to five days, but possibly longer. Being prepared for cold/flu season and ensuring your medicine cabinet is stocked with natural therapies, that combat a

In the battle for weight loss, you have new ammunition. Fiber is an often overlooked ingredient in effective weight loss. While everyone else is looking at calories and carbs, you should be concentrating on getting more fiber if you want to lose weight. What is Fiber? Fiber is the portion of plant foods that your body can’t digest. Many kinds of food contain fiber, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. There are two kinds of fiber; soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber aids your digestive system in passing food through. Soluble fiber helps your body rid itself of