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What is Autoimmune Disease?  Your body’s immune system is an army that protects against and fights off outside invaders like viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing agents. It does this in a number of ways, but one of the key components of your body’s initial responses to a perceived invader is inflammation. (As an example, inflammation is what you experience when your sinuses and throat seem to “explode” while you battle a cold.) This then tells your immune system... Read More →

I remember during my clinical training being told that men generally don’t prioritize doctor visits unless: a) Something feels terribly wrong b) Prostate-related complaints spring up c) Sexual dysfunction ensues or; d) Their partner drags them in! Fair enough, I certainly get it.  I was never fond of doctor visits myself. But, what if uncomfortable symptoms could be addressed sooner? Even avoided altogether before it begins affecting ones quality of life? In other words,... Read More →

  Swimmer’s Ear by Cindy Wechsler APRN Swimmer’s ear (aka otitis externa) is an infection of the ear canal. It is most commonly caused by water getting trapped in the ear canal.  Prevalence is generally during the summer months when kids have an increased opportunity to swim, hence how it got its name “swimmer’s ear”. However, it can occur any time of the year. Symptoms can include itching, pain (especially with chewing or tugging on the earlobe), feeling clogged or... Read More →

Summer Sun Safety for Kids: When it comes to protecting your kids from the sun, sunscreen plays an important role. But sunscreen is just one of the ways to guard against the sun’s damaging rays. Because the sun’s rays can reflect off of the sand and water or other reflective surfaces, hats, and sunglasses can also play an important role in preventing UV damage. Apply natural sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours or... Read More →