Chicken Soup: Does it heal the soul?

For as long as I can remember my mom and grandmother have always said that the best remedy for a cold is chicken noodle soup.  As I was growing up I never questioned the amazing healing properties of this mystical liquid, but now find myself being a skeptic of many of the "truths" my family taught me about health and wellness.  Going through medical school has definitely changed my outlook on the way I view health and wellness and it is no longer acceptable for me to just take any one's word  about a treatment (even if it is my mom's word).  After doing some research I found that chicken soup as a cure is not just an old wives tale.  There are compounds called carnosine that strengthen the immune system to fight off the cold and flu bugs.  Previous studies show that Chicken Noodle Soup has an anti-inflammatory effect which can help reduce upper respiratory symptoms.  Who ever would have thought that mom's had it right all along?

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This blog is to let others know more about me and to provide readers with commentary on the most recent health news that I come across as I go through my journey in medicine.  Currently, I am a fourth year medical student about to graduate and will be going through the match.  This alone should bring some exciting times.  As I enter residency there will be more exciting times and plenty to talk about as I experience the medical system in a brand new way.  I hope that this blog brings you  good health and prosperity and teaches everyone something new health and wellness. 

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