Medical Monday: BEE Prepared, Insect Stings/Bites

BEE Prepared

Insect Stings/Bites

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Docs at IUC

If you have any questions please call (808) 735-0007 or visit IslandUrgentCare.Com today!

Do I Have Strep Throat?

Do I Have Strep Throat?

Strep Throat is extrmemly contagious and requires antibiotics. Other sore throats can result from allergies, colds, air conditioning or other viruses. One thing they all have in common is they're a big pain...literally. 

At Island Urgent Care every clinic is equipt with a diagnostic lab which can check for Strep, Flu, and many other conditons. Come see us today if you have any of the sympotoms below. 

Sincerely, 

Docs at IUC

Call us at (808) 735-0007 or visit IslandUrgentCare.Com

Wellness Wednesday: Avocado Toast 3 Ways

Avocado Toast 3 Ways

We all know about the super-food Avocado.  Avocado is not only delicious but carry's some serious health benefits. Avocado toast is a great way to spice up breakfast, lunch or dinner and here are three ways to get your avocado fix!

Avocados: The list for avocados go on and on. Here are some interesting facts about avocados that you may not know. The first thing is avocados have more potassium than bananas and are extremely high in Fiber. They are also packed with antioxidants that can protect your eyes. Eating avocados can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well. Avocados are loaded with vitamins and heart healthy Monounsaturated fats. 

Avocado Toast with Fried Egg: Top basic avocado toast with a fried egg. It's a super quick breakfast that adds some extra protein yet filling and satisfying. 

Taco Avocado Toast: Top with your favorite taco flavors!

Top your avocado toast with salsa, black beans, ground turkey, cilantro, and some cotija cheese. 

Avocado Toast Mediterranean Style: Top with chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese or mozzarella, chopped basil, and some fresh pepper (optional: balsamic vineger).

This is a twist on caprese salad with protein packed chickpeas. 

How to Make Avocado Toast

1. Toast bread to desired texture
2. Cut avocado in the center remove the pit
3. Remove the avocado and mash with fork and spread over bread
4. Add some garlic salt or everything bagel seasoning
5. Add desired toppings

Disclaimer: Be careful when cutting and pitting the avocado. Keep fingers and hands away from the knife blade. There have been several accidents when cutting avocados. 

Comment below if you try these recipes out!

Medical Monday: Gout

Medical Monday: Gout

Gout is a type of painful arthritis that occurs because of elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.  The elevated uric acid in blood causes crystals to form in joint spaces which causes the gout joint pain. More than 8.3 million people have suffered from Gout and chances increase with age. 

The most common joint affected by gout is the great toe (the metatarsal proximal interphalangeal joint) however a gout attack can occur in any joint or in multiple joints in severe attacks. Check out more below on what Gout is and how to prevent a flare-up. 

If you or someone you know is suffering from Gout, stop in at Island Urgent Care to get the care you deserve!

Sincerely, 

Docs at IUC

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Physicians Friday: Everything about Eczema

Everything about Eczema

Over 35 million Americans suffer from with common skin condition. I bet that you know someone with eczema or suffer from it yourself. Children are among the larger percentage with eczema and can carry the condition into their adulthood. 

Find out more about eczema and see an Island Urgent Care physician today for treatment!

If you have any questions call (808) 735-0007 or visit IslandUrgentCare.Com today!

Sincerely, 

Docs at IUC

Wellness Wednesday: Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodle Pasta

This recipe is great for a quick dinner or to pack for lunch at work or school. With minimal ingredients and major health benefits this recipe is a go-to! Its also a great idea for our vegetarian friends or if you are looking to cut down on your meat intake.

Garlic: Besides being delicious, garlic has some serious health benefits and medicinal properties you might not know about. Most health effects are caused by one of the surfer compounds formed when garlic is crushed, chopped, or chewed. One compound is called allicin which is responsible for the medicinal properties in garlic, along with the distinct smell. Garlic has antibiotic properties to help fight off infection and even the common cold. Garlic is also full of antioxidants that can help prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia. The list for garlic goes on and on! 

Zucchini: Zucchini is high in antioxidants and Vitamin C. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can support heart health. It can improve digestion, control diabetes, and maintain eye  health along with being low calorie and low-carb. Its a great healthy choice!

A couple things you need to know before your get cookin'.
Zucchini Noodles: It's super easy and pretty cheap to make zucchini pasta with a spiralizer. You can find these at different stores like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Kitchen stores. Another option is online they are a great price and you can pick one that fits the size of your family.


A spiralizer looks something like this:Scroll to the bottom for the prep and cooking tips for Zucchini Noodles.

Fresh Ingredients

Something that makes this recipe so tasty is the fresh ingredients used throughout. Try to buy locally grown veggies, especially if they are in season. Try a farmers market or the local section at your grocery store. 

PREP 10min, COOK 12min
Ingredients: Four Servings

• 4 medium zucchini 
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 
• 1 cup basil Leaves, rough chop
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cold water
• Red pepper flakes (depending on spice)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. On medium heat add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a large skillet. 
2. Trim zucchini noodles to spaghetti length if needed.
3. When the oil and garlic get hot and bubble add zucchini noodles.
4. Toss noodles with tongs for five to seven minutes, until noodles are wilted but still have a crunch (al dente). 
5.  Stir in copped tomatoes, basil and most of the Parmesan and cook for one minute. 
6. Remove pasta and bring left over liquid to a simmer. 
7. Thicken left over liquid with water and cornstarch mixture.
8. Stir with whisk until liquid thickens to a sauce like consistency. 
9. Plate pasta mixture and top with sauce, fresh basil, and more Parmesan cheese.
10. Enjoy!

Tips for cooking zucchini pasta:

• After you have spiralized your zucchini pasta, pat with paper towel to get excess water off zucchini. 
• Do no peal zucchini- it will turn out mushy. 
• Zucchini is made up of mostly water so do not over cook or pasta will be watery and mushy. 
• Serve right away.

Try this recipe and let us know what you think in the comments below! 

Medical Monday: How Scary is Scabies?

How Scary is Scabies?

The latest outbreak of scabies has been verified at  Makalapa Elementary School in Salt Lake earlier last week. A letter has been issued to parents from the school on October 23rd by the Department of Education (DOE). The DOE said, "Several cases of scabies have been reported at Makalapa Elementary School. The health and safety of our students and staff are the utmost importance."

Check out what scabies is and how to treat, and prevent this skin infestation. 

What is Scabies?

Scabies is an infestation of the skin with mites, which are microscopic organisms called Sarcoptes scabiei. These small insects burrow under the skin and cause intense itching, especially at night. The females lay eggs under the skin, and when these hatch, the bumps and itching spread around warm, moist skin areas.

Sarcoptes Scabiei

How do you get Scabies?

Scabies are spread from close or intimate contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedding. Dogs can get a type of scabies which causes Mange, and although humans may pick up some of these bugs, they cannot reproduce on people and therefore do not cause severe symptoms for people. Treating the animal will decrease exposure for humans.

What are the symptoms of Scabies?

 From the time of exposure, it is usually three to four weeks before any symptoms develop. Initial symptoms may easily be confused with other types of insect bites or rashes.  The diagnosis of Scabies can be difficult so please see us at Island Urgent Care and we can help you to feel better now!

The Scabies are active at night, and even though other rashes may itch more at night, the night time itching from Scabies is MUCH worse. Itching and usually small bumps or lines of bumps are most often noted between the fingers, inside wrists, elbows and knees, under breasts and around nipples, waist bands, buttocks, upper thighs, scrotum and penis, and the sides and bottoms of feet. It would be extremely rare for all of these areas to be affected. The head and back are usually spared. Scratching at lesions may cause inflammation and skin infection. History of known exposure is helpful in raising suspicion of this condition. If you have had an itchy rash for several weeks that is not improving please see us at Island Urgent Care as most people don’t think about Scabies!

  Treatment Options

Various treatments are available but none will completely eradicate the itching immediately. Scrupulous cleaning of clothing and linens which might have been infested must be done to eliminate the insects. The most common treatment is the application of a cream made from permethrin (an insecticide) under brand names such as Elimite or Actincin. This medication is safer than other insecticidal creams or an oral medication that is sometimes prescribed. Treatment decisions must be made in consultation with a medical provider as these medications are only available by prescription.

Treatment tips

When a medicated cream is prescribed, the patient should shower first and then apply the cream from the neck down. The cream should be left on for eight hours and re-applied to hands and under fingernails if they have been washed during that eight hours. The cream is then showered off after eight to fourteen hours and only clean towels, linens and clothes should be used.

Itching may persist for one to two weeks after treatment due to a hypersensitivity reaction and does not mean the scabies are still alive. Itching can be controlled with anti-histamine pills. It is recommended to use Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) at night time as it makes most people feel sleepy. For daytime use, non-sedating anti-histamines, such as Claritin (Loratidine) or Zyrtec , can control the itching without sleepiness. Over the counter hydrocortisone cream may also be helpful after the insecticidal treatment is complete to decrease inflammation.

Preventing  spreading the infection to others

Prevention of Spread to Others and Re-Infection Since Scabies is spread by close contact, those who have had close contact with an infected person might want to be treated at the same time to prevent ping-pong infections. However, the careful washing of clothes and linens must still be done by all those exposed. Since Scabies cannot live off the body for longer than 3-5 days, all clothes and linens which have been used recently should be washed with hot water and dried in a hot dryer or put away in a large plastic bag for at least 5 days before re-using. Re-infection is less likely if all of the above steps are followed. Since the insecticidal cream can be irritating, it is not recommended to retreat unless symptoms are actually getting worse after an initial improvement. If you are unsure about your diagnosis or are not feeling better , please see us at Island Urgent Care where we can see you now!

Sincerely, 

IUC Docs

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