As we begin to spend more time outdoors because of the warmer weather, it’s important that we prepare for ticks and bug season. Ticks and Lyme disease is not something to obsess over, but it’s definitely something you should keep in mind, especially if you live in Connecticut. Deer ticks especially, are tiny and can be very sneaky, latching onto you without you knowing. Lyme Disease is the most common tick borne illness ...
Over 26 million of people in the United States are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or STIs (sexually transmitted infections) every year. Pretty staggering, yes? If you are sexually active, you’re at risk for contracting an STD or STI. There is no magic pill that will give you immunity from all STDs. You can only stay informed, practice safer sex and get tested to reduce your chances of contracting one. STDs are silent ...
Did you know that we are heading into an early spring allergy season? Just like last year, we had a warmer than usual winter. Our bodies got used to the warm sporadic temperatures which in turn causes our immune systems to become hypersensitive. Tree and grass pollen are usually the culprits in the springtime and they’re now starting to bloom and spread pollen in the air. If you’re an allergy sufferer, this means ...
While the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is currently surging around Connecticut, it’s not the only source of sore throats during these bitter winter months. Flu, colds and strep throat are here as well, and we are seeing people for all of these ailments. Of that list, strep throat is the only one that’s caused by a bacterial infection. It doesn’t come with respiratory symptoms like COVID-19, flu and colds do. We know ...
If you’ve ever been asked to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, chances are you were asked to show your results from a PCR, or ‘polymerase chain reaction test. But, why are people still confused about the other testing options out there? You may have heard of antigen testing, molecular testing, PCR tests, rapid tests…so many tests! and are tilting your head saying, “aren’t they all the same thing? Which should ...
How does one prepare for a COVID-19 free Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza and New Year? After all, we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for almost 2 years now. So, it should be easy…. right? Wrong. It’s never going to be easy. We may have a vaccine for it now, but there are still people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19. At the same time, we have The Delta variant, and now the Omicron variant beginning ...
Diabetes is not a health condition you want to ignore. Some of you might not know the symptoms or risk factors of the disease and could possibly develop it later on in life. Others might be experiencing it second hand by watching a family member suffer from the disease. The point is, you don’t want to ignore possible warning signs because it may lead to other health complications if left unmanaged. Diabetes is a ...
Yes, you guessed it. Flu season is right around the corner. “But, do I have to get a flu shot?”. We hear this all the time. This year especially, it’s important that you get vaccinated for the flu because COVID-19 is still around and there are NEW variants circulating across the states. Both viruses have symptoms that are very similar and heading into the flu season, you don’t want to get both. AFC ...
School is right around the corner and guess what that means? Back to school everything! As you’re planning on getting back to school supplies and clothes, you should also remember to get their physical and immunizations updated too! They may have been able to skip the doctor’s office last year when going to school virtually. But this year, going back to school in-person means going back to the doctor. Why? Because it’s ...
Summer break is here! The kids are home, and it’s time to take a long awaited break from COVID-19. Traveling is well-established as being both spiritually and emotionally healthy. However, between flying in a congested airplane and encountering a near-infinite number of foreign bacteria, traveling can be unhealthy if you’re not fully prepared. In order to ensure that your body is safe enough to combat the health risks associated with international and domestic ...
