health/wellness
Cedar Fever
Cedar Fever: What is It and How To Treat It? Cedar fever is a seasonal allergy that is particularly common in the Central Texas region. It is caused by the pollen from the mountain cedar tree, which is abundant in the area. This type of allergy can cause a range of symptoms that can…
Read MoreDehydration
Dehydration happens when your body doesn’t have as much water as it needs. Without the proper amount of water, your body will not function properly. You can have mild, moderate, or severe dehydration depending on how much fluid is missing from your body. Causes It’s normal to lose water from your body every day from…
Read MoreSafe Summer Workouts
Don’t use summer as an excuse to take a break from your fitness routine. On the contrary, summer is a great season to continue or even augment your workouts. The days are longer and it’s typically the best time to enjoy delicious fresh fruits and vegetables to nourish your body. While not everyone is…
Read MorePediatric Care
Any time your child becomes sick or injured, it can be scary. You may not know what to do. Should you take him or her to the doctor? Do they need to go to an urgent care, ER, or their pediatrician? If you have any question about your child’s health, you should call his…
Read MoreIs It Just Allergies or Covid-19?
Allergy season is typically a miserable time of year for allergy sufferers, but these days, things are a bit more complicated. That’s because of COVID-19, the respiratory virus that has many of the same symptoms as allergies. Now, every tickle in the throat or stuffy nose is a cause for concern: Is it just allergies…
Read MorePainful Medical Conditions
Unfortunately, many painful medical conditions can also be the most difficult to diagnose. When you become accustomed to a certain level of pain, seeking treatment may seem inconvenient. If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing temporary pain, or the symptoms of a medical condition, the best option is always to seek out professional advice. Here are…
Read MoreAntibiotics Are Not Always The Answer
Antibiotic use is the leading cause of antibiotic resistance. Between one-third to one-half of antibiotic use in humans is either unnecessary or inappropriate. Approximately, 47 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions are written in doctor’s offices, emergency rooms, and hospital-based clinics throughout the United States; making appropriate antibiotic prescribing a national priority. To combat antibiotic…
Read MoreTips To Improve Your Sleep
Sleep is a biological necessity for life and health. Research shows that the hours we spend sleeping are not simply passive but incredibly important. During sleep, your body is busy fighting pathogens, removing toxins from the body, scavaging cancer cells, repairing damaged tissues, and forming vital memories that are essential for learning. In part, this…
Read MoreMigraines: Not Just A Common Headache
Migraines are a very painful and often debilitating form of headache. The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they’re thought to be the result of abnormal brain activity temporarily affecting nerve signals, chemicals and blood vessels in the brain. About 1 in 10 people suffer from migraines- which are classified as a chronic neurological…
Read MoreAllergic Reactions
Recognizing the first signs of a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and taking immediate action with epinephrine (epipen) can be the difference between life and death. If you or a loved one, especially a child, has a severe allergic reaction, every second counts. Thankfully, most allergic reactions are relatively minor and do not require epinephrine. These…
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