
As summer comes to an end, we should welcome fall with festive hearts. With that said, we should also start preparing ourselves for the most common illnesses that occur during the colder months: cold and flu. If you are like most people, you have battled a cold or flu at some point in your life,
Read moreThe flu isn’t just a bad cold. It’s influenza, a viral infection that strikes your throat, nose and lungs. Although people may refer to a stomach virus as the “stomach flu,” that’s not the same thing. Influenza generally gets better on its own. You can take steps to give your body the best chance of
Read moreIf the flu virus is a frequent visitor to your household, you may think the only thing you can do is wait for it to run its course. Perhaps you stock up on boxes of tissues, herbal teas and DVDs to help get you through the congestion, coughing and nausea the virus brings. However, if
Read moreThe flu can make you feel awful. Your body aches, your throat is swollen and your head throbs. You would do anything to relieve your symptoms. You might think that you can ease the pain by taking antibiotics. However, antibiotics won’t help with the flu. What Are Antibiotics? The discovery of antibiotics changed the world
Read moreSummer is a great time for ice cream, water parks, and road trips. If you are planning a fun, summer road trip, you should also be preparing an essential first aid kit for those unexpected emergencies. Don’t go on a road trip without these essentials in your first aid kit! Medicines Anti-Diarrhea: During a summer
Read moreMany people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area develop conditions that require serious pain relief. Mild pain can usually be managed with OTC (over-the-counter) medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. However, pain that results from surgery, broken bones, automobile accidents or a debilitating medical condition can be severe enough to warrant something stronger. In that case, your
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