Also known as the coronavirus, COVID-19 is a viral infection that is believed to have started in Wuhan, China. With many feeling overwhelmed by the media and the headlines, we have put together some information about the facts and the best preventative measures, as of right now.
Let’s start with what it is. COVID-19 is a viral infection that originated from animals, specifically seafood sold in the Wuhan city fish market. There are now more than 89,000 cases of the virus worldwide. The global death toll from the virus has surpassed 3,000, giving the disease a 2% mortality rate. Continue reading “COVID-19: Facts & Tips for Prevention of the Coronavirus”
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In the next few weeks, I will be reposting blogs that have helpful information for dealing with all the awesome things (insert sarcasm here) that come with kids going back to school. Whether your kids have started school already or this is your last stretch of summer, this series will look at everything from making back-to-school lunches to trying to keep them healthy. So good luck to all the families out there. We are all in this together!
Sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, itchy eyes, coughing… Sound familiar? For a lot of people, when these uncomfortable symptoms hit, it can be difficult to know whether it’s allergies, sinusitis or a cold. While these conditions can produce similar symptoms, there are some key differences to be aware of. Knowing the cause of your respiratory distress is the first step to finding relief. Once you know what the culprit is, supporting your body as quickly as possible with the best remedies is the next important step to feeling better, fast.
