Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, are affecting millions this time of year. They develop when the immune system overreacts to different allergens. Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. During allergy season some people develop things like anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, bladder problems, brain fog, and hot flashes in addition to congestion, itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and
Even though it is more important than ever to stay home and social distance, your health is still our number one priority. Now we offer a new simple and secure TELEHEALTH solution to you to see a doctor through video calls using Doxy.me from the comfort of your home. Doxy.me is a very easy-to-use web-telemedicine platform that allows us to provide continuation of your care during this COVID19 pandemic. Our goal is to keep everyone safe! How It Works · You don't need an accoun
We can all agree that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing a lot of uncertainty in our life. During these times of collective anxiety, here are some things to remember: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Practice Healthy Habits: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Clean and disinfect surfaces, avoid touching your face, stay home if you're sick. Most importantly, wash your hands with soap! 2. Use a protective facial mask if you’re out in public. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Stay connected:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are being encouraged to
Feeling run down? Tired? Overwhelmed? Can’t beat the common cold? Low mood? We are all so busy and sometimes the body needs a bit of extra help. With a busy schedule, it can be hard to feel energetic. And, it’s still flu season. Recognize that true health starts from within and only when you truly respect that fact, your outside will also naturally be beautiful and healthy. Our IV Therapy in Peabody can help fight off sickness by boosting the immune system. Have you tried a v
Flu season is right now among us, and activity can last as late as May. And you should know that influenza viruses circulate year-round. Have you got your flu shot? Do you think the flu treatment may be natural? You can try to fight flu by natural remedies such as warm broth, herbal tea, honey, garlic, essential oils, probiotics, and other great things. Some of them can ease your symptoms. But only immunization with a flu vaccine can really protect you and stop flu spread esp
We, here at Century Medical, PC, want you to enjoy the Labor Day, and make sure you keep you healthy, so here are some tips. When shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last and separate them from other food in your shopping cart and grocery bags. Keep meat, poultry and seafood refrigerated until ready to grill. When transporting, keep below 40 F, in an insulated cooler. Wash your hands with soap before and after handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Wash work surfac
The 4th of July is all about friends, family and food, and you can still have fun without sacrificing your healthy habits or beach body. Health experts Dr. Alexander Katz and a registered dietitian Paige Katzenstein RDN, CDE share some tips for how to enjoy the holiday without a BBQ hangover the day after. How to survive the BBQ: Use whole wheat buns: Filling up on high glycemic index foods like potato chips, ice cream, sodas and full-calorie beers spikes insulin and opens th
It’s Memorial Day Weekend! The official start of summer is here. It’s a time for gathering with friends and family for outdoor fun and remembering lost veterans. Whether you are planning to travel, grill, host a picnic, have fun in the sun or spend time outdoors, remember these safety tips for a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! Travel Safety: If you are traveling this weekend, keep in mind many people are on the road with many things other than driving on their mind. Prep
The Halloween’s sweets have been eaten. It's time to turn our attention to equally pressing but less fun concerns — like all the end-of-year medical questions we need to resolve. When does open enrollment end? Are your dependents up to date? And did you meet that unreasonable deductible yet? That last question is important this time of year, because deductibles reset in January. And if the answer is yes, it's time to schedule some not-so-urgent medical appointments. Are insur