Author: Valerie Smith

Allergies, It’s that time of the year

Posted on May 1, 2019 by in Trending Treatments

IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR . . . AH-CHOO! Allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies or “hayfever”) affects approximately 20% of people of all ages. The risk of developing allergic rhinitis is much higher in individuals who also have asthma or eczema or have a family history of asthma or rhinitis. Rhinitis refers to inflammation of

Are Measles back?

Posted on April 24, 2019 by in Preventative Action

Measles are back which has caused a great deal of concern in our community. It is an extremely contagious disease that is spread through air droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and 9 out of 10 people exposed will contract the disease if they are not protected. While measles was eliminated in the U.S.