Calling all Greater Danbury area selfie takers, amateur photographers and “peepers”! We have officially entered “peak week”-the most beautiful time to live in Connecticut, and we are proud of it. This year we’ve decided to celebrate and here at AFC Urgent Care Danbury we want to see the best of what you see and share it with everyone. And so, we are launching the first annual: AFC Best of Fall Foliage Photo Contest ...
Time may be running short, but many of these healthy gifts can be gotten inexpensively… and at the drug store! Healthy gifts are in this year. Instead of spending a fortune on a Chia Pet and a video game, invest your hard earned money on gifts designed to keep your friends and family healthy and inspired. Trends come and go, but good health will always be in style. Reusable water bottle Besides being a must ...
The weather outside is getting frightful, which must mean we’ve entered the winter season. For people with all skin types, it can be a lot more challenging to keep skin healthy and moisturized in the cold, unforgiving air outside and the dry, punishing heat inside. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense when it comes to preventing illness, so keeping it healthy can directly influence how you feel all winter long ...
The holidays have officially begun. They’re a happy time for many, but for others, the holidays often have the opposite effect. Many people suffer from holiday sadness or stress, and for some, more serious mood issues like depression. If you are suffering from depression, it could be helped by Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 has multiple benefits, one of them being a possible relief from depression. Why? B12 produces the amino acid’s that help ...
Are you suffering from “holiday blues”? Vitamin B12 shots can relieve holiday depression The holidays have officially begun. They’re a happy time for many, but for others, the holidays often have the opposite effect. Many people suffer from holiday sadness or stress, and for some, more serious mood issues like depression. If you are suffering from depression, it could be helped by Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 has multiple benefits, one of them being a ...
During this incredibly prolonged hot period, what can you do to recognize heat related disorders in yourself and your loved ones and prevent it? All heat related disorders are 100% preventable. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and carbonated beverages. During a heat wave always make sure you drinks a lot of water and electrolyte drinks. If you feel light headed, lose consciousness, or just don’t feel well. Visit your primary care doctor or visit us here ...
Many of our patients are coming in with tremendous amounts of poison ivy rashes. They are working in their gardens and doing various things around their home and coming in with spreading poison ivy. Poison ivy comes because people are exposed to the leaves and stems of the poison ivy plant, poison sumac plant, or poison oak. Wear heavy rubber gloves when doing any kind of work outside. Be aware that dogs and cats can ...
This time of year, lots of people are dealing with allergies. It’s a high pollen season and allergies that typically end around this time may extend well into July this year. If you have any symptoms such as running nose, itchy or watery eyes you may be suffering from allergies. A lot of over the counter medications, such as Claritin and Benadryl, are very effective with fairly minimal side effects. If those don’t ...
This time of year deer ticks are a common occurrence, here in New England deer ticks are especially a threat. Most tick bites don’t expose people to Lyme Disease, but deer ticks do. In fact, most deer ticks don’t even carry Lyme Disease but in this part of the country a very significant percentage of deer ticks do. How do you know if the tick you’ve been bitten by puts you at ...
