by Social Joey | Nov 17, 2020 | Healthy Living
While eating out has been more difficult to navigate this year, it’s still very tempting to get takeout for the majority of meals. Cooking can feel like a burden because it requires planning and more dishes, but the result is usually worth it. Cooking at home can not...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
If you are looking for a good exercise that can build muscle and ease stress, yoga might be just the thing for you! Yoga provides multiple physical and mental benefits and is easy to begin. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah gives you the scoop on yoga....
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It feels good to spring-clean in order to rid your home of winter germs, lighten decor and let in fresh air. But it might be just as refreshing and important to do some deep-cleaning as we prepare for the fall and winter months. Many illnesses thrive in the colder...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Having that lingering, constant pain in your neck, back or wherever can become unbearable. It takes away your ability to enjoy the little things like time with your family and even gets in the way of being able to relax. If you’ve been dealing with this for a while,...
by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Did you know? As research repeatedly shows that many people who diet regain the weight they lose, a new eating trend has come into fashion: intermittent fasting. In intermittent fasting, instead of counting calories or nutrients, you simply block out some hours or...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2020 | Family Health, Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
It may be hard to believe it as summer winds its way down, but the start of flu season will be here before you know it. To avoid that pesky—and potentially dangerous—seasonal illness, a flu shot is your best defense. But why do you need one each year? Our team at AFC...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Does Stress Impact My Life? When your brain signals for your body to begin releasing stress hormones, they spread throughout every part of you and can wreak havoc on your systems. The longer and more frequently you experience stress, the worse these adverse...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Are Ways to Prevent Poison Ivy Rashes? The most common saying in regards to poison ivy is, “leaves of three, let them be,” and this is still great advice. Both poison ivy and poison oak have leaves that grow in triplets that you can learn to identify and then...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Is COVID-19 Spread? COVID-19 is a new type of the coronavirus, a type of viruses that affect the nose, sinuses and upper respiratory system. You may be familiar with another type of the coronavirus—the common cold. This virus, COVID-19 is much more virulent than...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2020 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Exactly Does the Immune System Do? Think of your immune system as your body’s defense mechanism. It is a complex system of organs, cells and other parts of the body that work together to fend off bacteria and viruses. When it’s functioning optimally, your immune...
