The human brain is a remarkable organ that requires a tremendous amount of energy to run. On average, 20% of our total energy is occupied in keeping the neurons between our ears humming along. Brain function is also highly dependent on proper hormone levels to regulate its many activities. Given these facts, it no surprise […]
One of every four deaths in the U.S. is caused by heart disease. Every 42 seconds, an American has a heart attack. When we think of heart disease, we often consider contributing factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity. Like many other vital parts of our bodies, the health of the cardiovascular […]
Sleep is an amazing process. Every night, our bodies work to repair and strengthen our vital physical systems. This restoration is critical to good health, and when time spent sleeping or the quality of sleep decreases, the cumulative effects can cause serious health issues. Diabetes is a condition that impacts nearly one in three Americans […]
In our previous post, we covered the steps you can take during the day to ensure that your body is ready to sleep at night. Proper sleep preparation is a critical first step, but on its own it may not guarantee a restful night’s sleep. That’s why it is important to set up your sleep […]
The facts are pretty stark. Over one in three American adults are not getting the minimum recommendation of at least seven hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep causes more than just fatigue. Sleep deprivation contributes to auto and industrial accidents; it reduces your brain’s ability to process ideas, affects your memory, elevates blood […]
We all know someone who can saw logs with the best of them. You may even be the “resident snorer” in your family (whether you believe them or not). People snore for many reasons, some of which can be temporary and not too serious (such as nasal congestion or a bad sleep position). However, snoring […]
When Clarabeth McGinnis moved from Ohio to Knoxville, she found herself in the middle of one of the allergy capitals of the U.S. Her allergies, which had previously been just a short seasonal annoyance, quickly became a year-round health challenge. Several years ago, Clarabeth enlisted the help of Jessica Cantwell, FNP, at Apple Healthcare Group […]
They may be called “seasonal” allergies, but there are enough allergens and unique allergy seasons to keep people sneezing year-round. If you find that your allergy symptoms never fully go away, it could be that you are allergic to multiple items that have different allergy seasons. The timing and severity of plant-based seasonal allergies is […]
Frequent sufferers of allergies often have their own personalized arsenal of medications to throw at their symptoms when the hay fever hits. Many over the counter allergy medications are effective and safe for short-term use, but what if your allergy symptoms continue for weeks, months, or are just always there? Allergy Medication Side Effects 1. […]
Springtime is peak allergy season for many in our area. Knoxville is regularly listed in the top ten worst cities for Allergies in the United States, and when we have a dry and windy spring (as we’ve seen this year), the pollen really begins to fly! At Apple Healthcare, we use a simple skin scratch […]
