RIDGEWOOD, N.J., Feb. 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- It's the cold and flu season -- and anyone who has been sidelined by fever, achy joints, swollen nasal passages and sore throats knows first hand the value of prevention.
"Boosting your immune system is a major first step," says Steven Lamm, MD, known to millions as the doctor on ABC-TV's "The View." Dr. Lamm reports regularly on a variety of medical issues on local and national television. "The problem is that most people are very confused about which products work best."
Dr. Lamm discusses some key preventive measures for colds, including the importance of sleep, good hygiene, exercise and good nutrition. He also discusses the merits of vitamin C/Ester-C, zinc and echinacea, citing scientific evidence when appropriate. And he provides some information on the value of home remedies.
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