A casualty of COVID-19 that can be just as dangerous as coronavirus itself is neglecting to visit the doctor when you need to.Due to fears of contracting coronavirus, people are suffering at home for critical needs, some that result in worsening conditions, and sadly, even death. Doctors around the country have reported substantial decreases in […]
Nutrition and Your Immune System
Ever wondered why some people rarely get sick? There are lots of factors that contribute to a healthy immune system. There are steps you can take to bolster your body’s defenses. The most important thing to do is live a healthy lifestyle. Eating lean protein, lots of fresh veggies and fruit and limiting processed foods […]
Should I Panic About Coronavirus?
Update 3/26/20: Since the initial publishing of this article, the situation has changed quite a bit. Please review the CDC’s guidelines for the most up-to-date information. It’s all over the news and dominating international headlines. But how much should you worry about contracting COVID-19, the sickness caused by the newest coronavirus strain creating panic around […]
What’s That Rash: Winter Rash
Winter weather can be harsh on your skin. If you find that you have developed a red, flaky, or itchy rash during the colder months, it could be nothing more than so-called “winter rash”. While generally just uncomfortable, you may be wondering, “is there is any point at which I should take this rash more […]
Don’t Let a Christmas Injury Ruin Your Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year can land you in a hospital or doctor’s office if you aren’t careful. For 2016, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) documented 18,400 injuries related to holiday decorating alone that required a visit to the emergency room. And the numbers only increase each year. According to […]
Sugar and Your Immune System
We all know too much sugar is bad for us. Sugar promotes obesity, diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, skin aging, and a host of other ailments. It increases the risk of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney failure, just to name a few. And, concerning especially during cold and flu season, eating sugar suppresses the immune […]
How to Stay Safe this Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for kids — costumes, candy… need we say more? But, Halloween is also a time that many avoidable injuries and accidents can happen. Sadly, there are 3,800 Halloween-related injuries each year, and children are twice as likely to be killed in a traffic accident on Halloween than any other night. […]
Children’s Sports Injuries — Are you Prepared?
School is officially in full session and fall sports are well underway. Unfortunately, that also means kids sports injuries are imminent. Youth Sports-Related Injuries are on the Rise In a day and age where youth sports seem to be becoming more and more competitive at younger ages, one challenge that arises is protecting our children […]
Feeling Stressed? Do These Five Things
Stress is a part of life. Being late for a meeting, speaking in front of a crowd, interviewing for a job, rushing to meet a deadline — all trigger the body to cope by releasing certain hormones to activate our survival instinct. But too much or unrelenting stress causes your body to constantly be in […]
Back-to-School Physicals
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about backpacks, pencils, and of course, back-to-school physicals! Who should get a school physical? It’s a good idea for every child to visit their doctor once a year for a physical, or annual wellness exam. If your child participates in extracurricular activities, a sports physical is […]
