When winter weather hits the Windy City, dry, cracked skin is a common complaint. While not a serious medical condition, dry skin is uncomfortable and can lead to premature aging of the affected area. The good news for people afflicted…
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I’m a nutrition professional, and I’m going to say it — the food pyramid was useless. Good riddance to unscientific recommendations based on feeding the masses the most calories for their dollar. Now we have MyPlate, improving congruence between the USDA’s recommendations…
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When you wake up with a scratchy throat, cough and overall body aches, you may have someone tell you that you have the flu. This often misunderstood illness can make you feel very sick, and the team at Aayu Clinics…
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Cold and flu season is upon us, and with it comes thoughts of germs and how to avoid them. While we here at Lakeview Immediate Care make it easy for you to get help when you are sick, we would much rather help you stay healthy from the start. Unfortunately, if you are heading into…
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Every year when the seasons change, the same thing happens — people around you start coming down with the flu (influenza). Whether it’s your kids bringing sickness home from school or your co-workers passing germs, it’s practically inevitable.
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Today, head injuries are becoming an increasing concern. If you get a phone call from your child’s school or sports coach, or are a teacher or coach yourself, you need to know what to do in the case of a concussion or other head injury.
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Whether you have a pollen allergy, mold allergy or dust mite allergy, spring is the season when many common allergies seem to be magnified. If you regularly suffer from seasonal allergies, then you need to be prepared for the coming allergy season.
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The feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged and depressed are all so similar, it can often be hard to know which is which. Are you struggling with ongoing depression, for example? Or, are you going through a stressful season of life?
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Stomach Bug Or Food Poisoning? Nobody likes waking up in the middle of the night to stomach pain — but if you or one of your kids is dealing with a stomach bug or food poisoning, the misery of cramping, bloating and hours in the bathroom is probably all too familiar.
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From a sinus infection to a sports injury, when you want fast medical care at reasonable prices, head to urgent care. With urgent care Chicago, you’ll be able to get efficient treatment, often using the same medical equipment found in an emergency room, without having to pay emergency room prices.
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As cold and flu season kicks into high gear, one of the most frequent questions people have is whether or not they should be immunized with a flu shot.
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Fall is a season of transition — the leaves change color, the weather shifts from warm to cooler, and the calendar goes from summer to a new school year.
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Persistent coughing is an irritating and potentially dangerous problem. It may start with a common cold or as a symptom of the flu, but persists after your body heals and you do not have other symptoms.
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“You are a VIP, a very important person, so take care with self care. If not you, who? If not now, when?” – Toni Hawkins Self-care should always come first in your life. The problem is, we probably aren’t doing enough of it.
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We are a primary care practice that also specializes in providing mental health services. Today a large number of mental health conditions are managed in primary care.
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Naltrexone was initially used to treat opioid addiction, including heroin treatment. Recovering addicts taking Naltrexone no longer experienced the pleasurable sensations association with opioid use, and were, therefore, less motivated to continue drug abuse.
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Everybody feels stressed from time to time, but chronic stress has become more prevalent than ever in the 21st century. Higher demands and longer hours in the workplace, familial/relationship issues, and economic tensions have left society feeling isolated.
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