Your best defense against flu, COVID, RSV and all viruses
Normally, this time of year we can count on being bombarded by signs EVERYWHERE saying, “Get your flu shot! It’s your best protection against the flu!” But this year’s push has a unique twist. Because not only are they pushing flu shots, but also COVID jabs and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) shots too. Before you get caught up in the inevitable fear-mongering that the mainstream media will undoubtedly be unleashing, let me enlighten you...
Brace yourself—more fear mongering is on the horizon
It’s that time of year again. The time when we are bombarded by signs EVERYWHERE saying, “Get your flu shot!” And this year’s push has an additional twist because now we are hearing about COVID and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) too! So get ready to start hearing scary numbers about hospitalizations, cases and the risk of death. But before you get caught up in worry and fear, here are some things to think about. ...
This “fearless foursome” protects against COVID
Over the last year, it has become abundantly clear that there is a nasty new respiratory virus in our midst, joining the ranks of pneumonia, influenza, bronchitis, croup, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and H1N1, among others. And while the COVID-19 virus (aka SARS-CoV-2) is “new” to us, viruses in general have been around since the dawn of time. Believe it or not, currently there are about 200 different viruses hanging around that could potentially...
- Tags: COVID-19, Healthy Living, Immune Health, Influenza, Viruses
Forget flu season—sugar season is upon us!
It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not referring to the fact that stores are displaying Christmas merchandise and the radio stations are playing nonstop holiday tunes—I’m talking about “flu season.” And you know what that means. Signs all over God’s green earth telling everyone to “Get their flu shot!” I also have noticed that there is a special maketing twist this year with respect to COVID. Now we’re hearing, “Protect yourself and...
- Tags: General Health, Healthy Living, Immune Health, Influenza, Sugar
Your best defense against flu, COVID and all viruses
Before I get into today’s topic, I would like to wish my daughter Danielle a very happy birthday! She is the light of my life and I couldn’t be more proud of her. So if any of you call our office today and Danielle answers your call, be sure to wish her happy birthday! Now onto today’s discussion: It’s THAT time of year again. The time when we are bombarded by signs EVERYWHERE saying,...
Become a less attractive home for COVID-19 (and other sickness)
I think it’s safe to say that most of us don’t want to catch a bacterial or viral infection…and many people are understandably concerned about what would happen if they got sick (especially in the wake of the COVID-19 situation). But the interesting thing about bacteria and viruses is that not everyone is “fair game” to get sick. Some people seem to catch everything that’s going around, while others almost never get sick—even when...