Pneumonia is a lung infection in which the air sacs, called alveoli, become inflamed and fill with fluid. Bronchitis, on the other hand, is much more common and describes inflammation of the air passageways (trachea and bronchial tubes) going down to the lungs....
First Aid for Ankle and Knee Injuries
The summer and fall see the largest number of sports injuries. As I personally learned early summer of 2016, staying physically active places one's joints at increased risk of trauma. Knees and ankles are the most vulnerable with weight bearing activity, and...
How to Treat a Boil
A skin abscess, or "boil", is a walled off collection of pus created by the body to fight off an infection, usually bacterial. Location of the boil on the body dictates what kind of bacteria is causing the infection, with staph and strep the most common types. ...
Small Business Owners can Save Money with a High Deductible Medical Insurance Plan
How can a small, independent business owner get the best medical coverage possible for the lowest cost? In today's economy, we want our hard earned dollars to go as far as possible, yet not expose ourselves to financial catastrophe from medical bills. We also do...