When you do not get the sleep you need, the day can seem long and your patience can get short. However, not getting a good night’s sleep can affect more than just your mood. Sleep deprivation can also affect your overall health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to start getting the sleep you need. Read on as we offer some tips. Why Do I Need So Much Sleep? Sleep is ...
Now that summer is close to ending, it means no more allergies until spring, right? Wrong! Unfortunately, fall allergies can cause just as many issues for our health as spring allergies. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to be aware of the main symptoms of fall allergies, as well as what you can do to prevent them. What Are the Main Allergens Causing Fall Allergy Symptoms? Ragweed is one of the biggest ...
When you think about your youth, you probably have a few memories that includes scrapes and scars. Injuries are just a part of childhood, right? Well, yes and no. While bumps and bruises are a common part of childhood, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about how to keep your little ones as safe as possible. How Can You Reduce the Risk of Injury in Children Who Play Sports ...
Did you know there are approximately 25 to 45 million people in the United States living with irritable bowel syndrome? Of that number, two out of three of them are women. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about this common condition and steps you can take to prevent it. What Exactly Is IBS? IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a condition that impacts the large intestine. Someone with IBS ...
It never fails. You use the restroom before you leave the house and then have to go again once you reach your destination. Or worse, you feel like you have to go to the bathroom, but nothing happens once you are there. If you are suffering from bladder issues, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight into the subject. What Are Some Common Bladder Issues ...
Summer in east Tennessee—lots of sun, lots of quick rain storms and lots of bugs! It can sometimes seem like you step outside for just a few minutes and wind up with bug bites galore. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to step you through some bug bite prevention and treatment tips. When Should I Worry About a Bug Bite? Well, the short ...
We all want to have a fun summer. However, the only way to really have fun is to be safe. But our children might not necessarily have safety as a priority. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some steps you can take to protect your kids this summer. What Precautions Should Be Taken This Summer? We all want to be our healthiest selves, especially in the summer. But while summer ...
Colds are only for the winter, right? Wrong! A cold can come on at any time, even during the summer months. However, that doesn't mean it has to ruin your summer fun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is sharing some ways you can tackle a summer cold and get back to the party! How Common Are Colds? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults get around two to three ...
Skin care is something we should all focus on but rarely do. However, with the summer months right around the corner, now is the perfect time to improve your skin care knowledge, especially when it comes to ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to offer you tips on how you can start taking better care of your skin. How Should I Care for My ...
No matter what your goals are, they’re usually made easier when you do them with someone else. That’s definitely true of building healthy lifestyle habits. That’s why during Family Wellness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider making a healthy lifestyle a family affair. What Does My Family Need to Do to Be Healthy? There are a number of components that go into living a ...
Do you feel as though stress is taking over your quality of life? It is time to put you back in control! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to learn ways to better manage your stress so that you can improve your quality of life as soon as possible. Am I Suffering From Chronic Stress? While our bodies were designed to handle acute stress from time to time, our bodies were not ...
In life, we want to live as long and healthy as possible. Eating poorly is not going to lead you down the right path. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know how you can start eating healthier on a daily basis. How Can I Start Changing My Eating Habits? No drastic changes are necessary. In fact, making small changes can have a big impact. You want to fill ...
Warmer days should mean the end to sickness season, right? Well, not quite. Unfortunately, no matter what season we are in, sickness can happen at any time. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you do fall ill, we are here to help diagnose and treat your medical condition so that you can get to feeling as good as new as soon as possible! But know that your treatment ...
Who has been counting down until the start of spring sports? And, now, here we are! While our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is ready for you to be able to cheer on your young athlete, we also want to make sure you have everything he or she needs before hitting the field this spring. Has your child undergone a sports physical? What Is the Purpose of a Sports Physical? A sports physical is ...
While no one wants to have a heart attack, it can happen to anyone and at any time. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that approximately 715,000 people living in the United States suffer a heart attack each year. In recognition of American Heart Month this month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of a heart ...
We’re right in the middle of winter, so you know what that means, right? It’s flu season, too! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basic information about the flu, as well as how to prevent it. What Are the Types of Flu? There are three main strains of the flu—A, B and C. Of the three strains, Flu A is the quickest to spread ...
You made a pact in the new year to keep yourself healthy and strong. You were eating right. You were exercising most days of the week. You were feeling good. Then, all of a sudden, boom. You are struck down with a respiratory infection. Isn’t that how it always goes? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to get off track with your healthy goals for 2019, which is why ...
When you start a brand-new year, you get excited about the possibilities of what can happen—a new job, a new home, a new outlook on life and so on. One thing you don’t want? A sore throat! That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer some insight into how to find relief from a sore throat sooner rather than later. Why Does a Sore Throat Occur? A sore ...
More than 30 million people living within the United States are diagnosed with sinus infections each year. While a Neti Pot can help you to find relief from your nasal congestion, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to consider some other treatment options when it comes to finding relief from a sinus infection. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. There ...
High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. Any reading lower than 120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Anyone can have high blood ...
