As fireworks light up the night sky and the aroma of grilled delicacies fills the air, July 4th reminds us of the hard-fought freedom that our nation cherishes. On this day, we commemorate the values that define us as Americans: liberty, equality, and the pursuit of...

May is designated as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time when we raise awareness about the millions of people who suffer from asthma and allergies. This month serves as a reminder to patients, family, friends, co-workers, and other people about the seriousness of allergic...

According to a survey published in March 2022 by the American Psychological Association (APA), 87 percent of adults agreed that the past two years have been marked by one crisis after another. Participants cited the war in Ukraine, inflation, and economic concerns as new stressors and the ongoing pandemic...

Valentine’s Day always gets me thinking… what’s all the hype about Valentine’s Day? Shouldn’t we be celebrating love every day of the year? The best type of love we should be experiencing year-round is self-love. The idea of loving oneself may seem simple enough, but it...

When it comes to severe allergic reactions, time is of the essence. Epinephrine is considered the lifesaving first line of treatment for anaphylaxis and can be administered quickly.  But having this emergency medication on hand isn’t the only challenge. The temperature of the Epinephrine auto-injector (EAI),...

Holiday cheer; it is a common theme of so many holiday cards and movies. The truth is, many people find the holidays particularly stressful for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of rushing around, holiday travel issues, family dynamics, and other reasons we feel...

Most of us have heard of an EpiPen®, having had to carry one ourselves, or know someone who has needed to carry one because of having a severe allergy to things they may come in contact with such as bees, certain foods, or even a product/chemical...

There is much written about healthy food choices for patients with diabetes; but it is also equally important to focus on the beverage choices as well. The best and healthiest beverage choice for hydration purposes is, of course, water.  After all, our body is composed of...