Fireworks safety for children @ CCG Pediatric Blog
Summer, the Fourth of July, warm summer nights, what a great time of year. When you think of the Fourth of July it is synonyms with fireworks. But fireworks can be harmful...
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Suggestions to protect you and your family from mosquito bites.
If you turn on the news you will likely hear a lot about politics, but also you are hearing about mosquitoes and the Zeka Virus. I thought I would give you some tips to...
What is up with the stomach flu at CCG Pediatric Bog.
I don’t know if you have noticed but every year around this time there is an unwanted friend :(. The stomach Flu. Rotovirus Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation...
Why do geese fly in a V @ CCG Peds Blog
Flying Geese can teach us a lesson. I have been noticing for several weeks the geese gathering, squawking, and flying in there “V” formation. I have always been amazed at how they seem to...
How Stress Affects the Body
Stress…..what, exactly, is it? The definition in the Merriam Webster online dictionary is: “a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc, Something that causes strong feelings of...
As We Age – Taking Care of Your Skin
The skin is the largest organ of our body. It is responsible for regulating our body temperature, protecting us from pathogens, and provides a barrier against invasion by outside organisms. The skin protects underlying...
Chronic Disease – Stroke
Chronic Disease in the United States – Stroke This week the focus of my thoughts for the blog post has moved to strokes, sometimes called a brain attack. A stroke occurs when...
Nutrition and Chronic Disease
Well, we’ve spent some time on the health issues of obesity and cardiovascular workings and I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some basic nutrition facts as they may relate...
Chronic Diseases in the United States – Heart Disease
I’ve been quite intrigued recently by chronic medical conditions. As the “boomer” generation continues to ages, the more they visit their primary physician or urgent care centers it seems. Is that the result of...
6 Key Tips To Help Caregivers Improve Their Range of Motion Skills
Range of motion activities are one of the most common caregiver tasks. Practically every client needs to have it done yet it is something that can easily be glossed over. Range of motion helps...