In many places it feels as if summer is here already! With the warmth of summer, comes an increase in certain infections. Below is a list of 9 of them. 1 – Gastroenteritis – Summer is a time for picnics and barbecues. Unfortunately because of the heat, bacteria are able to survive and multiply more […]
Gardening this spring? Be sure to avoid infection!
It’s gardening season! I love passing by homes with well manicured front yards, with all the pretty, colorful flowers. Unfortunately, these pretty gardens sometimes come at a price to the owners or their gardeners. Not just a cost price, but a direct health price too! Already this spring, I’ve seen a couple bad infections related […]
10 tips to kick start your immune system and improve your overall health
Following is a list of simple things I usually tell patients who are worried about their immune system. These tips are also good for optimizing overall health and wellbeing. They are not in order of importance. Here goes… 1 – Get Sleep I am very guilty of not following this rule but a well rested […]
FDA recommends restrictions on common antibiotic, plus my personal experience with levofloxacin
I can literally count on 1 hand, the amount of times in my life that I have taken an antibiotic. The first time was as a child, about 6 years old. All I remember is that I had a severe ear ache and I was taken to the doctor. I got some sort of medication […]