Influenza Season Hit Early This Year, but it is Not Too Late to be Vaccinated. There are plenty of reasons to look forward to the winter. Who doesn’t love the prospect of hot cocoa on a cool night and the anticipation of the first snow of the season? However, the
Holistic medical treatments : Boost the immune system for a healthier school year School bells are ringing again, and along with homework, PTA meetings, and science fair projects, parents are facing the onslaught of cold and flu season. Chances are, your child will have more than one missed days of
Tick season, while starting to end, is still with us, and with it the threat of Lyme disease. The Mid-Hudson Valley area of New York has led the way in the number of diagnosed cases of Lyme disease in previous years and, unfortunately, that’s likely to continue. People are warned
Symptoms of Lyme Disease and Protection When camping, playing in wooded areas or even working in them, most people generally don’t automatically think Lyme disease. What is it? Lyme disease happens when a deer tick, usually found in wooded areas, burrows itself into the skin and does not get removed
Improve Lyme Disease Treatment With Early Diagnosis Lyme disease is a frustrating disease to live with. Prognosis can be great if your Lyme disease is quickly identified and treated with antibiotics, but that is easier said than done. The initial diagnosis of Lyme disease can be a little tricky, because
Preventing Swimmers Ear Swimmers ear puts a damper on summer time fun — and it’s painful. Children up to teens are the most susceptible. Fortunately most will outgrow the recurring problem, but preventative measures can be taken to ensure recurring infections are minimized or even prevented to eliminate or limit
New Treatments for Rosacea Offers Excellent Cosmetic Results Rosacea is a troublesome condition. It is estimated to affect 16 million Americans. Although it is not life-threatening, it can seriously reduce the quality of life of sufferers. It generally first manifests in middle-age as excessively red facial skin. Over time, the
Know When to Consider Seeing a Doctor for Your Seasonal Many individuals suffer from some form of seasonal allergies that are oftentimes weather related. However, some individual’s seasonal allergies are more severe than others, which can require more than over the counter treatments. The goal of this article will be
Symptoms that indicate varicose veins need treatment. Varicose veins are enlarged veins in the legs. They are often visible through the skin as unsightly twisting blue lines. They are very common, particularly in older women. They are caused by weak valves in the veins that allow blood to back up
3 Incredible Benefits of Physical Therapy Some people avoid physical therapy like the plague. If this sounds like you, you should reconsider. You will regret not going to physical therapy if you have: Back pain Knee pain Wrist pain Other treatable injuries. In this article we will cover three incredible benefits of
