Grandmas are famous for their home remedies and their pithy words of wisdom. From making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear to rubbing an egg on your body to brushing your hair 100 strokes a night, we all probably have some favorite grandma words of wisdom and good habits that we incorporate into
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Sniffling. Itching. Sneezing. Coughing. Strep throat, common colds, flu, and even allergies, can all make the rounds at the same time, wreaking havoc on your well-being. It can be difficult to figure out which of these ailments is affecting you and to decide on the proper course of treatment. We’ve compiled a list of symptoms
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Food poisoning. It’s guaranteed to secure some awkward guffaws during a comedy movie, but enduring a bout of this bacteria-driven illness is no laughing matter. While most of us know the basics about food poisoning (avoiding raw chicken seems to be at the top of everyone’s list), there are still plenty of myths related to
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Put Away the Scissors, and Enjoy the Festivities Like most people, you probably have a lot going on over the holidays. Getting together with friends and family can be magical, but it’s also overwhelming. Your kids are begging you to put up the decorations, and you’ve committed to making cookies for your book club and
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As the most frequent reason to visit emergency rooms nationwide, an injury from slipping and falling is a very real risk, both at home and at work. If you are over 65, your risk of getting hurt in a fall is even higher than average, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. During the fall and
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Minor scrapes and cuts usually don’t require urgent care unless the wound gets infected or is exceptionally slow to heal. With more serious cuts, how can you tell when you need medical help or stitches? Here’s a guide on how to tell the difference between a cut you can treat at home and a gash
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Flu season gets into full swing from late fall to spring. At a time of the year when many of us are busier than ever, the flu can take us out of commission and wreck our plans. Worse yet, the flu can endanger our health and that of those around us. At Integra Urgent Care,
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Most people who suffer from spring allergies also deal with the same problems during the fall. You can’t fully appreciate a pumpkin spice latte with a stuffy nose, so you should take some steps to minimize the impact of allergies on your daily life. This guide covers common triggers, symptoms and remedies for fall allergies.
Read moreYou probably know Integra Urgent Care as your go-to medical center when someone in your family is suffering from a sudden illness or injury. We love providing urgent care services to our patients when they need us the most, but we’re proud to do more too. After all, we’re concerned about your family’s overall health
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Stress and anxiety levels in American society climb higher and higher each year. Unfortunately, high stress levels do more than just affect mental health. They affect physical health too. The doctors here at Integra Urgent Care know all too well that stress-related illnesses are real. While you can treat these illnesses as they arise, preventing
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