Tick season is upon us. There are many ways we can attract ticks, and working outside is one of them. If you have ever done landscaping or been hiking through the woods, chances are, you’ve had an encounter with one. You would think that they might not be that harmful, but diseases such as lime disease can spread, which can be a lifelong condition. Ticks are found in areas with long grass and look ...
After getting through the long rainy spring season, nice weather is finally here! Here in the New England area, we love getting outside and enjoying the sun. This includes going to our beautiful beaches, hiking, swimming or simply even just sitting outside and enjoying the rays on our skin. Coming from a fair-skinned gal like myself who gets burn easily, you would think I have learned how to properly protect my skin from any sun ...
Spring is a beautiful time of year, with trees and flowers starting to bloom. But it can be a miserable time of year for people with allergies. You know all too well the sniffling and sneezing that comes with the season. You also know that you can find relief thanks to the doctors at AFC Urgent Care. Imagine being able to stop allergies in children before they even develop. Here are some things to consider ...
Spring cleaning is typically meant to help us shed the dust and dirt we’ve accumulated over the course of a cold winter inside. But for seasonal allergy sufferers, spring cleaning can be like medicine. How, you might ask? By getting rid of the allergens that causes seasonal allergy suffering. If your seasonal allergies are kicking up, try these cleaning tips from AFC Urgent Care to get some relief! Use High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters High-Efficiency ...
Visit AFC Urgent Care Beverly Your Seasonal Allergy Needs With allergy season upon us, it can be tempting to schedule a visit with your primary care physician to find some relief. Unfortunately, trying to set up a doctor’s visit can result in a logistical nightmare as you struggle to schedule a timely appointment that fits in your busy schedule. You can avoid the hassle by visiting an American Family Care (AFC) location. AFC is ...
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that the months when your allergen is most active in the air can be the most awful of the year. But allergies are unique to each individual, so a seasonal allergy sufferer can actually experience the worst symptoms any time of the year. Here’s a month-by-month guide to which allergens become prevalent when, so you can know when to visit us at AFC Urgent Care Beverly ...
Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising and birds are chirping. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, “Ah, spring,” might soon turn into “Ah-choo, spring!” Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever, are allergy symptoms that happen during certain times of the year, usually when outdoor plants release their spores. Trees, grasses and weeds are all releasing pollen into the air. These spores and pollen can cause congestion, cough and sneezing in people with ...
By the time you’re reading this, the first tip-off of the NCAA tournament has already commenced, signaling the start of 2017’s March Madness. The NCAA National Championship Tournament, or March Madness, begins with 64 college basketball teams competing for the ultimate honor in college sports. Although it only requires 6 consecutive wins in order to be hailed the champion, March Madness stands as the most chaotic tournament in all of professional and collegiate ...
Each year, March is recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as National Nutrition Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about how vital it is for everyone to eat healthily and to avoid unhealthy eating habits. National Nutrition Month also accounts for the healthy lifestyle choices outside of food and beverage consumption to highlight the importance of exercise. Having National Nutrition Month in March a ton of sense considering many have abandoned their ...
This Valentine’s Day, show your loved one you care by sharing your love, not your germs. Date nights are no fun at all if you both wind up sick, so here are our top tips for keeping you (and your date) healthy this Valentine’s Day. If You’re Sick, Postpone It may put a damper on your plans, but if you or your date are sick, do both of you a favor and ...
