Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: Can you recommend a product to prevent me from getting sick? Something that I can take at the onset of an illness. Jennifer, Portland, Oregon A: Before I answer your question, I want you to consider how getting a little sick might actually be a good thing. Sounds...
by on March 17th, 2010 at 11:03 am

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  • Q: What Is the Best Immune Booster?
    Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this...
    by at March 17th, 2010 at 11:03 am
  • Hydrotherapy Immune Booster
    Dr. Gibran Ramos: We’ve been using water therapeutically for centuries. In Germany and France, there are towns that derive their names from their healing waters. The Norwegians and Swedes are famous for their saunas...
    by at January 25th, 2010 at 08:01 am
  • Treating Kids This Flu Season
    Concerned parents have been calling my office asking for advice on how to best treat their feverish, sniffling tots. Knowing what to look for will help you decide if home remedies are appropriate or if a visit to the doctor...
    by at November 11th, 2009 at 06:11 am
  • WellWired TV: The H1N1 Vaccine and You
    When it comes to the H1N1 flu pandemic this year, it seems like a lot of our patients have vaccine-related questions. Who’s at risk? What’s in this vaccine? Should I get it? Tune in below as Dr. Natasha Kassam...
    by at November 10th, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • A Recipe for Flu Fighting Tea
    I was recently on business in Bangkok when I awoke with the type of bone aching pain I thought could only happen in cheap Halloween movies. I felt as though I had some form of the plague, avian flu or swine flu. With no idea...
    by at November 4th, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • Vaccinations 101
    The H1N1 virus has led to the death of 28 pregnant women and 60 children in the U.S. so it’s no wonder the topic of vaccination is on everyone’s mind. This year’s influenza is virulent and should be considered...
    by at October 8th, 2009 at 05:10 am
  • 8 Ways to Maximize Your Immunity to the Flu
    I’m not being dramatic: we are on the verge of what could be a terrible flu season, fighting a strain of flu virus that has the potential to be very infectious and strong. So don’t wait for that first sniffle!...
    by at August 16th, 2009 at 09:08 pm