Warts 101: What Are They and What Can You Do About Them? What does the word warts conjure up in your mind? Gross, embarrassing, and painful are just a few adjectives people use to describe these nasty growths. At some point in our lives, most of us have experienced the
How to Avoid a Sunburn this Summer A sunburn is dangerous to the skin. Not only does it increase the chances of developing cancer, but it can actually cause the skin to age faster. Naturally, summer is one of the most common times to develop sunburns, but there are some
Tick Borne Illness: Bartonella Ticks…it’s a word that can send shivers down the spine. But it’s hard to deny that beautiful spring weather coincides with these nasty little creatures. Tick borne illnesses should not be taken lightly. And one in particular, Bartonellosis, is a real head scratcher. Unfortunately, science hasn’t
Let’s Take A Look At Laser Hair Removal Ugh, not that time again. Didn’t I just shave yesterday? If you are anything like me, shaving can be a nuisance. I am one of the “lucky” to have course, dark body hair. I can shave in the morning, and end of
Strep throat can be more serious than is often thought While many sore throats get better and go away without treatment, strep throat, caused by a group A streptococcal infection, should not be left untreated. Typically, symptoms include a sudden fever that often gets higher on the second day a
Treating Upper Respiratory Infections-The Common Cold It’s that time of year again, when close quarters and dry conditions offer the perfect environment for the common cold virus to spread throughout the general population. During the winter months many people spend more time indoors which results in more contact with other
Respiratory Infections: Diagnosis, Treatment, Management Posted on: 14 Jan 2016 respiratory infections Anyone with asthma or allergies – or anyone who is simply prone to picking up bronchial bugs – knows respiratory infections come in several degrees of severity. They can also go from “This isn’t so bad” to “I can’t handle this!” in
Is it Too Late for My Family to Get Flu Shots? Posted on: 9 Dec 2015 Flu Shots It’s a little hard to believe that it is almostChristmas already. If you’re like us, time has slipped by much more quickly than you expected. Unfortunately it won’t slow down for us
What is influenza and how can we prevent it? What is Influenza? In one word? Flu. The achy body, fever, headache, chills. Germs are everywhere. Everywhere you walk, sit, eat, stand. So how do we help prevent this visitor that comes around every year? Here are three crucial
7+ days of headache, fever, sore throat, cough & body aches, or a flu shot – you decide Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that is easily spread among adults and children alike. Symptoms can appear as early as October, with the most cases reported January & February. Those at
