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As winter approaches, so do the sniffles, coughs, and sore throats that often send people rushing to the doctor for antibiotics. While antibiotics can be lifesaving when used appropriately, they are not the cure-all many believe them to be, especially when it comes to viral infections like the common cold or flu. Antibiotics Don’t Work on Viruses Antibiotics target bacteria, not viruses! Most colds, sore throats, and cases of the flu are viral, which means antibiotics won’t m

We know what happens when kids get back to school, right? New colds, strep throat and missed days from school seem to be inevitable for...

First aid kit to have on hand when you call me for help

You can probably guess my answer being an Integrative Physician.

My research on Flu Vaccine.

Smart doctors don’t get flu shots. Smart patients don’t either.Does that mean you’re not smart if you got a flu shot. No.

If you get the flu, odds are you will survive.

So when my kids get fever and congestion, and I make sure they don't have anything dangerous of course.

There are so many ways to stay well during flu season that it will be impossible to cover all the possibilities, so I will cover the ones I