Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist

Seasonal Allergies: Seven Tips to Consider this Summer

Well, summer seems to be trying its best to get here but spring and its cooler/wet weather refuses to exit in many places around the country. The changing weather patterns have brought forth more thunderstorms and tornados. Outdoor pollen and mold counts have been like a seesaw as sunny and warm days give way to cool and rainy ones. How has this... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2013, comments (0)|
James Thompson MD

James Thompson MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Christmas Trees May Make You Sneezy and Wheezy

Is your Christmas tree making you wheeze? Find out if artificial trees would work better for you or if you can make your natural Christmas tree more asthma friendly. Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every year and 1-2 weeks later my... Read moreChevron
posted 12/13/2012, comments (0)|
Eileen Bailey

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Treatment for Swine Flu

The swine flu is making its way around the country with symptoms such as fever, sore throat and aches, similar to the seasonal flu. As with the seasonal flu, treatment is available to help make those with the flu more comfortable.   Antiviral Medications There are two main antiviral medications currently prescribed to treat symptoms of the... Read moreChevron
Allison Janse

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Author and Germ Freak

Using Water to Boost the Immune System

We all know that staying hydrated can help keep us healthy, but it turns out that an age-old secret to good health this season could begin by turning on your water faucet -- the cold water faucet, that is. Alexa Fleckenstein, M.D., coauthor of the book Health20: Tap into the Healing Powers of Water to Fight Disease, Look Younger, and Feel Your... Read moreChevron