Elderberry for the Flu

Hi all!  This is the official start of our home/natural remedy series! I thought these studies were interesting concerning using elderberry extract to help treat the flu.   Just a note on the dosing:                Liquid: 15 ml four times a day for 3 -5 days                Lozenges: 1 four times a day for 2 days [...]

All About the Flu Series

Okay -this is our attempt to organize all the flu info!  This is like the table of contents for our All About the Flu series -it has all the links to our articles about the flu and drugs to treat the flu. General flu info: What is the Swine Flu? Catie’s Experience with the Flu Treatment [...]

My Personal Experience With the Flu

Hey everyone, Just wanted to add a piece to our “All About the Flu” series.  This time around the subject was none other than myself rather than one of you!  I decided I’d fill you in on my very own experience with the flu. Now, I know not everybody’s situation is the same, but in general, the flu runs a similar [...]

Relenza -The Other Treatment for the Flu

There are currently only two drugs available to prevent and treat the seasonal and swine flu.  We have heard plenty about Tamiflu -so I made a quick video about Relenza.    Here is a picture of the Relenza inhaler: We have a bunch more articles -just go to All About the Flu to get all [...]

All About Tamiflu

Happy Halloween!  I hope everyone had a great Halloween! What the heck is Tamiflu?? We put this video together to give you the quick 4-1-1 about Tamiflu…     We also have more detailed articles about Tamiflu… If you have a family member with the flu and want to know if you should take Tamiflu [...]

Tamiflu and Your Child

Should I give my kid Tamiflu?  The flu season is in full swing, so, by now, I am sure you have heard of the “flu drug” Tamiflu (oseltamivir).  It’s an oral antiviral medication that has been on the market since 1999.  It first gained popularity in 2005 with a well-publicized shortage due to a scarcity [...]