Lawrence Community Care

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Visits starting at: $55 for Telehealth & $90 for in-person office visits.

💖Welcome to our 3rd installment of Fun Fact February! It's no joke, we had two patients suffering from poison ivy last w...
02/19/2026

💖Welcome to our 3rd installment of Fun Fact February! It's no joke, we had two patients suffering from poison ivy last week...middle of winter!

🌿 It’s Not Easy Being Green: A Humorous Look at Poison Ivy 🌿
Ah, poison ivy. The plant that makes you want to claw your own skin off 🧼, the uninvited guest at every outdoor party 🏕️, and nature’s way of saying, "Look, but definitely don't touch." 🚫🧤

Think you know this itchy nemesis? Here’s the "itch-y" truth:

🥭 The Mango Connection
Bet you didn't see this one coming! Poison ivy is a distant relative of the mango! They both belong to the same family (Anacardiaceae), along with cashews and pistachios. 🥜 If you’re super sensitive to the vine, maybe skip peeling a mango with your teeth. 😬 It’s a small world, and apparently, a very itchy one!

🧼 The Oil That Never Forgets
The culprit is an oily resin called urushiol. 🛢️ This stuff is persistent. It can stay active on gardening gloves, tools, and even your dog’s fur for years. 🐕 Get a rash in the dead of winter? It might be a "gift" from that garden session back in 2019. 🎁❄️

🍃 Leaves of Three... and Then Some?
We all know "leaves of three, let it be," but this plant is a total shapeshifter. 🕵️‍♂️ It can be a vine, a shrub, or ground cover. And watch out for its cousin, Poison Sumac, which can have up to 13 leaflets! 🛑 The golden rule: If you don't know it, don't touch it.

🔥 A Burning Desire (To Avoid!)
Whatever you do, NEVER burn poison ivy. 🚭 The oil can become airborne in the smoke. Inhaling it can cause a severe reaction in your lungs. 🫁 Save the bonfire for marshmallows 🍡 and find a safer way to clear the brush!

🩺If you find yourself in an itchy pickle, remember Lawrence Community Care can help...no matter what time of year. ❄️🌷

02/17/2026

Due to continued provider illness, our office is closed Tuesday, February 17th. We'll resume normal business hours on Thursday.

02/16/2026

Due to provider illness, our office will be closed Monday, February 16th.

💖Our second installment of Fun Fact February:🌬️ You’re a Walking Wind Turbine (Literally!) 🌬️Did you know the average hu...
02/11/2026

💖Our second installment of Fun Fact February:
🌬️ You’re a Walking Wind Turbine (Literally!) 🌬️
Did you know the average human body churns out anywhere from 500 to 1,500 milliliters of gas every single day? 🎈 That’s right—you’re basically a walking party balloon filled with a "spicy cocktail" of nitrogen, hydrogen, and a hint of "what was in that burrito?" 🌯💨

The science is clear: your gut is a literal fermentation vessel, releasing roughly 14 to 23 "t***s" per day. Whether your coworkers in the open-concept office appreciate it or not, you’re technically a walking horn! 🎺🏢
And while we like to blame the dog 🐕, a creaky floorboard 🪵, or the person next to you 👤, the science is clear: your gut is a literal fermentation vessel! ⚗️

In fact, if you were to collect your entire day’s flatulent output, you’d have enough gas to inflate a small birthday balloon 🎈—though it’s highly recommended you don’t bring that to a child’s birthday party... 🤡🚫
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🎸 Is Your Stomach Hosting a Heavy Metal Concert? 🎸
If you're looking to understand why your gut is so loud (or how to avoid sabotaging a first date), here are the suspects. Most contain raffinose (a sugar bacteria love to party with) or sulfur. 🤘🔥
💥 The "Heavy Hitters"
• Cruciferous Veggies: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower. The "brass section" of the digestive orchestra—healthy, but very loud! 🥦🎺
• Legumes: Beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The gold standard for gas thanks to those tricky oligosaccharides. 🫘
• Alliums: Onions and garlic. They contain fructans that your colon has to do the "heavy lifting" to break down. 🧄🧅
🕵️‍♂️ The "Stealthy" Suspects
• Artichokes: Surprisingly high in fructans—explosive stuff! 🧨
• Sugar-Free Gum: Contains sorbitol or xylitol, which act like a slow-burning fuse in your gut. 🍬🔥
• Apples & Pears: High in fructose, these can turn into a "fruit-powered" exhaust system. 🍎💨
• Whole Grains: The bran and fiber can be a total shock to the system! 🌾
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🤫 Tips for a "Quieter" Existence
• Soak your beans: If using dried beans, soak them overnight to wash away those gas-producing sugars. 💧🫘
• Cook your greens: Steaming or roasting makes veggies much easier to break down than eating them raw. 👨‍🍳🥦
• The Rice Exception: Interestingly, rice is one of the only starches that does not cause gas! 🍚✅
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So, from the silent-but-deadly stealth missions 🥷💨 to the boisterous trumpets of victory 🎺🏆, your digestive tract is committed to its craft! 🎨 The next time you feel a breeze that didn't come from the HVAC system 🌬️🏢, just remember you are simply doing your part to make a daily atmospheric contribution! 🌍✨

💖Our first installment of Fun Fact February.Earwax: What You Need to Know! 👂✨What is Earwax? (Yuck! But also... Cool? 🤔)...
02/04/2026

💖Our first installment of Fun Fact February.

Earwax: What You Need to Know! 👂✨
What is Earwax? (Yuck! But also... Cool? 🤔)

Earwax is a natural substance your body makes to clean and protect your ear! It forms when special glands in your ear mix with dead skin. 🧼

Earwax actually has germ-fighting powers that keep your ear healthy! 🛡️ Your ears are basically self-cleaning—the wax moves out on its own when you move your jaw (like when you're eating or talking), taking dirt and dust along for the ride. 🏎️💨

Most people make just the right amount, and it clears out by itself. You don't need to do a thing! Too much earwax usually only happens in about:

1 out of 10 kids 🧒

1 out of 20 adults 🧔

More than 1 out of 3 older adults 👵

If your earwax isn't causing problems like trouble hearing, pain, itching, or a "full" feeling, just leave it alone! 🧘‍♂️

How to Clean Your Ears the Right Way (Q-tips = BAD! 🚫)

The safest way to clean your ears is to wash only the outside part with soap and water. 🚿 Never put anything inside your ear. Do not use cotton swabs (like Q-tips) because they actually push wax deeper into your ear! 😱

They can hurt your eardrum and make the problem way worse. If you do have too much buildup, safe ways to handle it include:

Ear drops from the store (like mineral oil) 💧

Gently rinsing with warm water using a bulb syringe 💦

Seeing a pro to have it removed safely 🩺

Never use ear candles—they don't work and can seriously hurt you! 🕯️🔥 If you have ear problems or the wax just won't budge, come see us at Lawrence Community Care! 🏥👋

Let's face it, we are all barely hanging on after making it though January's weather. We thought we'd lighten the mood a...
02/02/2026

Let's face it, we are all barely hanging on after making it though January's weather. We thought we'd lighten the mood a bit and share Fun Fact's February. Each week we'll share a little lighthearted or interesting tid-bit about your body. Stay tuned to see what week 1 holds. I h"ear" it's going to be pretty interesting.😂

Thank you so much to Lillian at Lake and Local for the beautiful write-up. She has such a passion for the communities in...
01/29/2026

Thank you so much to Lillian at Lake and Local for the beautiful write-up. She has such a passion for the communities in our little corner of the world, and we really enjoyed sitting down with her.

Curious about what we do and why we're different? Stop by to say hello or schedule a free "meet & greet." We love meeting new friends and neighbors.

Birdie had a visitor today! A huge thank you to Linsey at RavenWolf Grooming LLC for venturing out in the cold and snow ...
01/22/2026

Birdie had a visitor today! A huge thank you to Linsey at RavenWolf Grooming LLC for venturing out in the cold and snow to take care of our girl.
Isn't she looking beautiful!?!

I think we can all agree that Michigan is showing her true colors this week. Did you know that you can get care for many...
01/22/2026

I think we can all agree that Michigan is showing her true colors this week. Did you know that you can get care for many common illnesses and ailments right from the warmth of you home?
We offer telehealth services for just $55. Stay home and stay safe!

Stay in, stay warm, and stay safe on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll be open by appointment only. Just call ahead...
01/19/2026

Stay in, stay warm, and stay safe on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll be open by appointment only. Just call ahead and we'll get you taken care of.

A warm welcome to our two new members for the week: Matt Sanborn and Jessica Leigh Sentman . We appreciate your business...
01/13/2026

A warm welcome to our two new members for the week: Matt Sanborn and Jessica Leigh Sentman . We appreciate your business and will strive to help you meet your health needs and goals. Thank you!

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