Health Education – Page 2 – Nutraceuticals Research Institute

Managing Eczema

Eczema is a common term for atopic dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by inflamed skin with itching, dryness, and irritation. It typically begins to appear in childhood and in many…

Ear Infections: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Ear infection (otitis media) is one of the most common illnesses of childhood and the primary cause for antibiotic use in children, costing the U.S. roughly $5 billion each year. While all…

Lice: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Lice are tiny insects that live on humans and feed on blood. Lice lay (eggs) nits – which are often mistaken for dandruff – and hatch in 8-9 days. These…

What to do about strep throat?

While viruses are the most common cause of a sore throat, strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Diagnosing strep can…

Using Essential Oils in the Classroom

As essential oil use in the classroom becomes more common, many questions have been raised about the effectiveness and safety of this application. Why are essential oils used in a…

Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) commonly cause upper and lower respiratory illnesses in infants, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. However, infection occurs most frequently among children…