General Practice in Anchorage, Alaska

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Alaska Medical Clinic
Viral Pneumonia Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention
and Treatment The onset of the cold season
usually registers a steep rise in the cases of
viral pneumonia. In the initial period (48 hours)
it is difficult to distinguish between the common
cold and viral pneumonia. This is a medical
condition which causes inflammation of the lungs,
commonly caused by three organisms viruses,
bacteria and Mycoplasma. One third of all the
cases of this condition are caused by viruses.
The most commonly prevalent one is the influenza
virus. Worldwide, pneumonia afflicts 450 million
people every year and the fatality rate is 4
million deaths, mostly in the underdeveloped
countries.
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Broken Bones, Damaged Cartilage, Sore Skin and
the Herbs That Heal
Many of the herbs that are available to the
general population are beneficial to our health
and well-being. In some cases these herbs are
useful in preventing illness and in other
instances they are useful in helping promote
quick and efficient healing of our bodies.
Consider the use of holistic medicine in
combination with your doctors medical advice
when suffering with everything from arthritis and
broken bones to tendonitis and puncture
wounds. Cayenne Essential Oil Cayenne essential
oil is a natural pain reliever and works to
effectively heal bones. It can be used straight
from the bottle or combined 50/50 with either
olive oil or coconut oil. It is then applied to
the skin on the reflex area that coincides with
the break of the bone. Lavender Oil Lavender
essential oil is effective in treating skin
lacerations and other flesh wounds including dry
skin, rashes and eczema. Wintergreen Oil
Wintergreen oil offers a sweet and minty scent.
It is also a favorite flavoring for many
products. It is beneficial to the muscles as well
as being an excellent way to soothe tension.
Wintergreen oil promotes healing, soothes pain
and is useful when used under the tongue to help
alleviate the pain associated with childbirth.
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Urgent Care Medical Clinic Anchorage
General Practice in Wasilla, AK
Dimond Medical Clinic 300 East Dimond Blvd., Ste
12Anchorage, AK 99515Phone (907)
341-7757 http//www.alaskamedicalclinics.com/
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Information on Vaccinations for Good Health
Vaccination is important for proper health care.
Diseases such as mumps, measles and polio are
common ailments that can be prevented through
vaccination. However, if vaccination of such
ailments like, the diseases can become life
threatening. The Medical Center provides
vaccinations for both children and adults. In the
recent times, there has been a recent anti
vaccine movement spreading in America that may
make these diseases become more apparent.
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Anti Vaccination Movements
One group that is against vaccination is referred
to as Vaccination Liberation Group. As stated in
their website, they aim at informing the public
about vaccinations that are not often made
available for public consumption with the aim of
encouraging complete refusal and avoidance. This
movement has had an effect on parents from all
over the world who fear common immunization that
are a prerequisite for children. Take note that
the vaccines comprise of weakened versions of
these ailments that are intended to fight this
potentially life threatening ailment. This in
turn allows the immune system to build a strong
defense which makes you immune to the ailment.
Urgent Care Wasilla Alaska
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Dimond Medical Clinic 300 East Dimond Blvd., Ste
12Anchorage, AK 99515Phone (907)
341-7757 http//www.alaskamedicalclinics.com/
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
It is vital to note that the allegations that
have been made about vaccines causing autism in
kids are not proven. The parents are also
concerned about the use of mercury in
vaccinations. This is a sensible concern since
mercury is harmful to the body. Again, further
investigations revealed that since 1999, the use
of mercury in vaccines has ceased. So, you do not
have to worry about mercury poisoning when being
vaccinated. With this said 90 and above of the
population had undergone vaccination. This
finding is according to the Forbes Magazine. So,
there is no danger when you are near a kid who is
not yet vaccinated in case you have already been
vaccinated. However, these movements have spread
false ideas to a great multitude which poses a
potential threat to vaccination efforts. So,
parents are recommended to know all the facts
surrounding vaccination and immunization before
they decide to follow the ideologies being
marketed by this movement. It is reported that
vaccines have similar side effects such as
soreness during application to a congested nose.
Serious side effects like seizures have been
reported to occur rarely in one out of a million
doses. This has been reported by the center that
deals with disease control as well as prevention
(CDC).
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X-Rays, EKGs and Lab Work
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Alaska Medical Clinics Urgent Care facility
When you choose not to immunize your child, you
will hurt him or her in the long run. At the
Medical Center, you can get immunizations for
your child and yourself. Make an effort to reduce
the risk of getting this potentially life
threatening ailments by getting immunization from
the general practice Wasilla AK experts.
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Contact Us
Dimond Medical Clinic 300 E Dimond Blvd
12 Anchorage, AK 99515 [phone] http//www.
alaskamedicalclinics.com
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