These posts cover all sorts of topics related to health and wellness. For tips and tricks to stay healthy or improve your health, check out these posts!
Few experiences are scarier for a child than receiving a vaccination shot. There’s a few different reasons why this happens; some are afraid of the pain, while others fear needles in general. Regardless, making the decision to vaccinate on schedules recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is, in most cases, the right decision.… Read more »
Migraines are a huge roadblock for our patients. Some people experience them infrequently, while others deal with chronic and crippling migraines from their teenage years well into seniorhood. Unfortunately, science still doesn’t fully understand the primary source of migraines, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ways to prevent or treat them. Prevent migraines from… Read more »
With every level of sports comes the risk for injury. The harder you play and compete, the more likely you are to experience an eventual accident. Injuries in the middle of competition season can be incredibly disheartening; no one likes to hear the news that they may have to “sit one out”. That’s why many… Read more »
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that approximately 7.8 percent of all American adults struggle with hay fever. CDC studies confirm this, and also tell us that millions of Americans struggle with other allergies on a daily basis. But it isn’t only humans struggling; your dog can experience allergies, too, and… Read more »
Got that aching, sniffly, sneezy, red-eyed, itchy, annoying allergy feeling once again? You may be experiencing fall allergies, sometimes referred to as “hay fever.” This condition represents an increase in allergy symptoms only during specific times of year, usually the spring and fall. The symptoms match environmental increases in histamine-triggering substances like pollen, grass, and… Read more »
As America’s population ages, so, too, does the rate at which Americans experience age-related health struggles. This includes degenerative joint conditions like osteoarthritis that impact the spine, wrists, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, ankles, and just about every other joint in the human body. When these conditions strike, they can cause immense and difficult-to-control pain, not… Read more »
Visiting the doctor for twice-yearly checkups, taking your medication as prescribed, getting a healthy diet and enough exercise — these are all important ways to improve wellness. But just as the computer or smartphone you’re using to read this right now evolves, the tools you use to keep yourself well evolve over time, too. That’s… Read more »
No one appreciates the news that they need surgery. After all, that news means there’s something wrong that needs to be fixed, and the idea of going under can be frightening. But new medical technologies and strategies are improving surgical outcomes, especially now that doctors know just how much impact self-care can have on surgical… Read more »
Aging can increase your risk for illness and injury, but it doesn’t have to take away your ability to stay healthy, happy, and well altogether. Focusing on your own wellness is the best way to extend your life and get as much enjoyment out of daily activities as you possibly can. If you’ve neglected good… Read more »
Most of us desire nothing more than living a happy, healthy life well into our Golden Years. We look forward to spending our days relaxing with loved ones, achieving our career goals, having children, and sometimes, just adventuring through life. Taking care of your health is the very best way to ensure that you remain… Read more »
info@burtsrx.com