How is Strep Throat Caused?
Nobody wants to suddenly come down with severe throat pain — especially not when that scratchy, sore throat accompanies a fever, swollen tonsils, and white or yellow spots on the back of the throat. The major symptoms of strep throat can occur suddenly, sometimes even alongside less common strep symptoms like a strep rash, vomiting…
Treating Dry Skin Caused By Winter Weather
When winter weather hits the Windy City, dry, cracked skin is a common complaint. While not a serious medical condition, dry skin is uncomfortable and can lead to premature aging of the affected area. The good news for people afflicted…
The Power of the Plate
I’m a nutrition professional, and I’m going to say it — the food pyramid was useless. Good riddance to unscientific recommendations based on feeding the masses the most calories for their dollar. Now we have MyPlate, improving congruence between the USDA’s recommendations…
Signs Of A Concussion: How To Spot And Treat This Common Brain Injury
Today, head injuries are becoming an increasing concern. If you get a phone call from your child’s school or sports coach, or are a teacher or coach yourself, you need to know what to do in the case of a concussion or other head injury.
How To Prepare For Allergy Season
Whether you have a pollen allergy, mold allergy or dust mite allergy, spring is the season when many common allergies seem to be magnified. If you regularly suffer from seasonal allergies, then you need to be prepared for the coming allergy season.
The Differences Between Stress, Anxiety And Depression
The feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged and depressed are all so similar, it can often be hard to know which is which. Are you struggling with ongoing depression, for example? Or, are you going through a stressful season of life?
Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning?
Stomach Bug Or Food Poisoning? Nobody likes waking up in the middle of the night to stomach pain — but if you or one of your kids is dealing with a stomach bug or food poisoning, the misery of cramping, bloating and hours in the bathroom is probably all too familiar.
Coughing? Here’s When You Should See A Doctor
Persistent coughing is an irritating and potentially dangerous problem. It may start with a common cold or as a symptom of the flu, but persists after your body heals and you do not have other symptoms.
Your Annual Wellness/Physical Exam
“You are a VIP, a very important person, so take care with self care. If not you, who? If not now, when?” – Toni Hawkins Self-care should always come first in your life. The problem is, we probably aren’t doing enough of it.
Mental Health and Psychiatry Services in Chicago
We are a primary care practice that also specializes in providing mental health services. Today a large number of mental health conditions are managed in primary care.
