That time of year is once again upon us. Along with the holidays, we are also in Flu season. The flu flourishes between the months of September and March. As the weather gets colder, and people spend more and more time inside, it becomes much easier for an infection or virus to spread from person to person. What is…
Urgent care centers are becoming more and more popular these days. With everyone always on the go, nobody has time to get sick anymore. And having to wait two weeks to see your primary care physician is a huge pain! More and more people, instead of suffering for two weeks, are opting to go to an urgent care. They have…
A physical is a general examination by a doctor that is meant to get an overview of a person’s health, or to determine whether a person is fit for certain types of physical activity. It may be required by a place of employment, for children to play sports, or as a general screen for medical conditions. It is the best…
Kids are fond of playing sports. They are in a stage of physical development and sports, no matter what the season is, are a great way to get moving. As school begins and fall sports begin training, their chances become greatly increased for several fall sports injuries. What are the common fall sports injuries? Athletes are can be affected by…
With the arrival of fall there are several things to expect, but the worst of these are the bugs and colds. There are many common illnesses that affect the immune system, particularly in south Louisiana during the fall. What are the common fall illnesses? When the fall season strikes, people should be aware of the most common diseases that can…
One of the most enjoyable and exciting adventures that anyone can participate in is hunting. Though there are places that have strict rules on this activity, animal hunters still have great opportunities in South Louisiana during hunting season. However, people who are fond of engaging in this activity should learn hunting safety measures. What are the common hunting injuries? Despite…
Preventive Measure for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Nowadays, there are lots of illnesses being discovered. One of the very common is Urinary Tract Infection which is also known as UTI (more commonly known as a bladder infection). What is Urinary Tract Infection? Urinary Tract Infection is an illness that may be acquired by anyone of any age or gender….
Sure you’ve heard of poison ivy, yet you may wonder what poison ivy is and what it looks like. Poison ivy has three leaflets with a shiny surface. If your skin comes in contact with the oil on the surface of the leaves, the effect is not immediate. It will begin to bother you after several minutes. The rash that…
Do you ever notice any sort of weird reaction when you eat certain foods? If so, you may be one of the millions of Americans that have a food allergy! An allergy is best explained as when your immune system has an overreaction to a certain substance. Your best friend may be able to have ten dogs at their house….
Playing in the ocean is great fun! Like most things that are fun, there are some guidelines that need to be followed to avoid injury. Being aware of the flags, knowing how to escape rip currents and how to perform CPR are essentials, but do you know how to treat a jellyfish sting? Most people don’t, and there are plenty…