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 meant to be in a constant state of stress. Read on →

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. Read on →

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! Read on →

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? Read on →

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 attack. Read on →

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 and often has more severe symptoms. Read on →

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 we are offering tips on how to recover from your respiratory infection as soon as possible in order to return to living your healthiest life. Read on →

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? Read on →

The holidays are no time for sickness. But sure enough, every year it seems like a cough seems to crop up just as the season gets underway! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah doesn’t want you to spend the holiday coughing up a storm, which is why we want to share some tips on how to treat your cough and find relief as soon as possible. Why Does a Cough Occur? Read on →

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. Read on →