Everybody has their go-to first aid remedies. Things like gargling salt water for a sore throat, or inhaling steam to relieve congestion are fairly commonplace. What most don’t realize is that some of those old remedies do more harm than good! Here are 5 things that you didn’t know you were getting wrong: Apply first aid ointment to a cut…
Summertime is upon us! The kids will be going out to play, vacations will be taken, days will be spent at the pool or beach, and projects that couldn’t be completed in the cold of winter will now be finished! While all of these things are essential components to a great summer – there is one side effect of the…
3 Reasons Parents Should Keep Urgent Care in Mind Everyone knows that if you face a serious medical emergency, you need to head straight to the ER; no ifs, ands, or buts about it. However, for less serious or minor injuries, visiting the ER is actually counterproductive – it takes a long time, is very expensive, and takes time away…
April is stress control month so in the spirit of keeping calm and carrying on, here are 8 tips to get your Zen on! Deep Breaths Simply focusing on your breathing and taking deep breaths in and out can reduce anxiety by slowing your heart rate and lowering your blood pressure. One of the biggest victims of stress is your…
College Students Avoid a Trip to Urgent Care this Spring Break by Packing These 5 Essentials The month of April is generally a time of rejoicing for anyone who is in school. April heralds Spring Break, and by extension, the end of the semester! Time to cut loose and have some fun right?! By all means, go someplace…
Chances are, you know of at least one friend, relative or coworker who has come down with the dreaded stomach flu this season; or you may have even caught it yourself. The term stomach flu is actually a misnomer, influenza is actually a respiratory infection. What is commonly referred to as the stomach flu is actually what doctors like…
Spring break is upon us, and many of you will be heading out of town on vacation! We wish you safe travels and a good time! But before you jump in that car, or plane to your vacation destination, there are a couple of things you need to make sure you have with you! Better to be prepared when…
You can probably tell me your significant other’s phone number, your home address, your shoe size… But what about your blood sugar? Or your BMI? Maintaining a healthy heart demands that you keep track of a few things. Since heart disease is the number one killer of men and women, it is very important to take charge…
~~As the weather begins to warm, invariably begins the season of Spring, and along with it, Spring cleaning. People clear out closets, attics, garages, and any other nooks and crannies where junk has accumulated over the past year. Homes are deep cleaned to perfection, and upon completion, your home is refreshed! But any time large scale endeavors such as this…
~~Mononucleosis, commonly known as mono or the kissing disease, is a fairly common illness. By age forty, as many as 85-90% of American Adults have antibodies for Epstein-Barr. Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, its symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness, sore throat, and fever. In some cases, it causes your spleen to swell. (If you have sudden, severe pain…