by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Are Food Choices Important for People Living with Diabetes? For a number of reasons, actually. Diabetes means that your blood sugar levels are elevated to unsafe levels. This occurs for a variety of reasons, but is also tied to the foods you eat, since they can...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How the Flu Shot Works The flu shot contains live strains of the types of flu viruses that researchers determine are likely to be most prevalent this year. The most common cause of the flu are types of Flu Strain A, but most shots also have two types of Flu Strain B...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is the Flu Contagious? Yes! Unfortunately, you can be contagious even before you know you have the flu. If you have the flu, you’re contagious from the day before your symptoms emerge up to five to seven days after you feel better. That’s why it is important to know...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Prediabetes? When your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not quite at the level where diabetes is diagnosed, then you have prediabetes. Your body is either not making or using the hormone insulin properly, which is causing too much glucose to...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Ways to Prevent IBS Flare-ups Limit caffeine. Limit intake of fatty foods. Limit dairy products, fruit and/or artificial sweeteners. Increase fiber intake. Are you having tummy trouble? Stop by AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway today for a medical evaluation. No...
by Social Joey | Aug 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Are Good Habits Important? Well, the long and the short of it is that our lives are made up of the daily repetition of habits. If you are practicing healthy habits consistently, you are more likely to remain in good health. Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle Controls...
by Social Joey | Aug 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Acne May Look Like Whiteheads Blackheads Small, red, tender bumps Pimples Large, solid, painful lumps beneath the surface of the skin How Can I Get Rid of Acne? Your best option is always to prevent acne in the first place. But since we can’t control things...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Happens to Your Eyes When You’re Always Looking at Screens? Over the last couple decades, Americans have become increasingly dependent on technology. And while technology has benefits, the time we spend in front of screens is not one of them. In fact, spending...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is Lyme Disease Curable? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 30,000 cases of Lyme disease reported each year. While the odds of getting Lyme disease from a deer tick bite are still relatively low, Lyme disease does happen....
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Can I Do to Stay Safe? Summer brings lots of sun and fun, but it also brings some hazards, too. But you can take steps to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Apply sunscreen and insect repellent before spending time outdoors. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids...
