Stay Healthy Knoxville

SHK-36- "Tech Neck" with Dr. Rasmus Dyhr

On this episode I have the honor of talking with Dr. Rasmus Dyhr.

Dr. Dyhr is a local Chiropractic Physician with a comprehensive wholistic clinic located in Lenoir City.

Lenoir City Chiropractic Wellness Center

On this episode we get to hear Dr. Dyhr’s personal story with his own journey into medicine and how that experience steered him into the chiropractic field.

 

In this episode, Dr. Dyhr and I discuss a syndrome called "Tech Neck" including:

• What is "Tech Neck" and the associated symptoms
• How Tech Neck is best treated
• What you can do to avoid symptoms associated with Tech Neck
• How a comprehensive wholistic treatment at Lenoir City Chiropractic and can improve your health
• And much more…

 

If you or if you know of someone who would benefit from having a consultation with Dr. Dyhr, you can request an appointment on their website at https://lenoirchiro.com/ or give their office a call at 865-988-9088.

 

Thanks for listening and STAY HEALTHY KNOXVILLE

SHK 35: ”Head and Neck Cancer” with Dr. Quinn Dunlap

On this episode I have the honor of talking with Dr. Quinn Dunlap.

Dr. Dunlap is a highly specialized and trained ENT physician, otolaryngologist trained in all aspects of ENT, however his passion and primary focus is the treatment of head and neck cancer. 

 

Dr. Dunlap works for Greater Knoxville Ear Nose and Throat in Knoxville, TN 

On this episode we get to hear Dr. Dunlap’s personal story with his own journey into medicine and how that experience steered him into the medical field ENT medicine with a specialization in head and neck cancer.

 

In this episode, Dr. Dunlap gives you a crash course on the subject of head and neck cancer and specifically answer these questions:

• What should I do if I think I may have head and neck cancer? 
• What is free flap reconstruction or free tissue transfer and why is it utilized?
• What is Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and when is it used? 
• What is HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer and is there anything I can do to prevent it? 
• And much more…

 

If you or if you know of someone who would benefit from having a consultation with Dr. Dunlap, you can request an appointment on their website at www.greaterknoxent.com/contact/# or give their office a call at (865) 244-4396.

 

Thanks for listening and STAY HEALTHY KNOXVILLE

SHK 33: ”Dental Management of Sleep Apnea and TMD” with Dr. Talia Nutting DDS

I am excited to have Dr. Nutting joining us for this Stay Healthy Knoxville podcast episode. 

Dr. Nutting has a passion towards beautiful and long-lasting dental care with a state-of-the-art technology. Her services provide care and offer solutions for Sleep Apnea and Temporal Mandibular Disorder (TMD), 2 conditions that often get mismanaged. 

At the end of the day, Dr. Nutting focuses on creating a personal impact through helping people get the care they need to be healthy and taken care of.

On the episode we get to hear Dr. Nutting’s personal story with her own sleep apnea and how that experience started her on a journey of helping find and provide solutions for her own patients.

If you have been suffering with sleep apnea or TMD and are wanting to learn more solutions to help you with your sleep then listen here to find out: 

• How do dental appliances help with Sleep Apnea and TMD
• Can you have sleep apnea even if your young and healthy
• Enhancing smile orthodontic care vs. ortho orthodontic care
• Difference between “Teeth Management” Dentistry vs “Over-All Health” Dentistry
• What is Myo-Functional Therapy
• And much more…

Dr. Talia Nutting has a dental practice in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Nutting and the rest of her dentist team provides exceptional dental care and an atmosphere to allow their patients to have beautiful and long-lasting dental care. Their goal is for their patients to help their patients achieve and maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime.

If you are needing help with improving your sleep or have been diagnosed or suspect you have sleep apnea, check out Dr. Nutting and her dental team. 

Phone: 865-588-5761

Website: https://www.nuttingdentistry.com/

SHK 34: ”Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in Direct Primary Care Medicine” with Dr. Luke Howell

On this episode I have the honor of talking with Dr. Luke Howell. 

Dr. Howell is a family medicine physician practicing at Pillar Primary Care.  His medical training is in osteopathic medicine and we got to discuss the amazing blend of osteopathic care delivered in a direct primary care model. If you are uncertain what those terms mean, then you want to be sure to listen to the podcast! 

Dr. Howell joined Pillar Primary Care in Knoxville, TN at the beginning of August 2022 and is accepting patients of all ages.

Dr. Howell is excited to offer his unique skill set of osteopathic family medicine direct primary care for our community.

On the episode we get to hear Dr. Howell’s personal story with his own journey into medicine and how that experience started him on a path connecting him to Pillar Primary Care in Knoxville.

If you are intrigued with partnering with a primary care physician who has time and space to help solve your health related issues by addressing the root cause- then be sure to check out this episode to hear all about: 

• What is Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT)?
• How is OMT different from chiropractic care?
• For what conditions is OMT helpful?
• How does OMT fit into a Direct Primary Care model?
• If I’m pretty healthy, why should I see a doctor regularly?
• And much more…

Dr. Luke Howell works at Pillar Primary Care in Harden Valley. Dr. Howell and the rest of team at Pillar Primary Care provides you with a relationship with your PCP allowing you to spend more time with your doctor so you can live a longer, healthier life. Healthcare without hassles, built for you. 

If you interested in experiencing healthcare that's really all about your health, where you can spend as much time with your doctor as you need, then be sure to reach out to Dr. Luke Howell.

You can find out more about their practice at pillarpc.com or by calling their office at 865-244-1800.

SHK 32: ”Not Getting Good Rest? Overcoming Sleep Apnea” with Dr. Joe White

I am excited to have Dr. Joseph White joining us for this Stay Healthy Knoxville podcast episode. Dr. Joseph White is an ENT (ear, nose and throat) physician in Knoxville, TN. He has had a successful medical journey and is an expert in helping people improve their sleep and treatments for sleep apnea.

He shared how sleep is essential to every process in the body, and greatly affects our mental and physical health. So many people have difficulty getting good rest... Did you know that over 30% of the population have some form of sleep apnea and many do not even know it. 

If you are wondering if you are part of that 30% or want to be informed about improving your sleep and sleep apnea, then listen here to find out:

• What Causes Sleep Apnea?
• Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?
• What Can Happen if Sleep Apnea Goes Untreated?
• Is There a “Cure” for Sleep Apnea?
• What are the Treatment Options?
• and more...

Dr. Joseph White is part of Greater Knoxville Ear Nose & Throat group in Knoxville, TN. The group is an otolaryngology center and treats children through adults and provides the most advanced health care for ear, nose & throat issues. They also provide audiology services, treatment for cancer of the head and neck, as well as sleep treatments for snoring and sleep Apnea. 

 

If you are suffering from any ears, nose & throat health issues check out Dr. Joseph White. 

 

Phone: (865) 521-8050

SHK 31: ”Busting Fitness Myths” with Austin Gilbert

Are you looking to lose weight or get fit?

In this podcast, I sit down with Austin Gilbert, a NASM certified personal trainer, and discuss working out, getting fit and how he has become an expert in the field of fitness and personal training. He has worked at the Knoxville area Fitness Together, primarily the Farragut location, for almost 3 years.

 

I encourage you to listen to this episode of "Busting Fitness Myths"!

 

Listen here to find out:

• Fitness facts VS myths
• Is pain and soreness a good metric to rate how effective your workout is?
• Are longer workouts more meaningful?
• Do women need different exercises than men?
• and so much more . . .

If you're interested in becoming a potential client of Austin Gilbert, you can visit https://fitnesstogether.com or call (865) 671-2022.

SHK 30: ”Tips for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis” with Dr. Tonya Baker

Do you suffer from arthritis? Whether acute or chronic, arthritis can put a damper on your day. 

In this podcast, I sit down with Dr. Baker, a physician specializing in the field of rheumatology, and discuss some pro tips for arthritis. Dr. Baker opened her own clinic, Rheumatologic, which is an “out-side the typical medical box” model- which we will be sure to discuss on this episode.

Find out: 

• common misconceptions
• differences between rheumatoid vs osteoarthritis   
• how treatment has changed 
• how to reduce your risks
• and so much more . . . 

If you or someone you know suffers from arthritis, I encourage you to listen to this episode of "Tips for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis" with Dr. Tonya Baker. Find out the major steps you can take to manage this condition. 

If you're interested in Dr. Baker's practice, model, or being a potential client, you can visit https://rheumatologix.com/ or call (865) 995-7006.

SHK 029: “Sinus Infections” with Dr. Stephen Wheless

Do you suffer from Sinusitis (an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses)? Whether acute or chronic, sinusitis can put a damper on your day.

In this podcast, I sit down with Dr. Stephen Wheless, an ENT (ear, nose & throat specialist), and discuss some pro tips for Sinusitis. Dr. Wheless specializes in treating a spectrum of medical and surgical diseases that fall under Head & Neck Surgery. His clinical interests include: allergy and sinus disease, sleep surgery, and thyroid disease.

Find out:

• The main cause and symptoms of sinusitis
• Acute vs chronic sinusitis
• The best medicine and fastest way to get rid of sinusitis
• At home remedies for Sinusitis
• and so much more...

If you or someone you know suffers from Sinusitis, I encourage you to listen to this episode of "Sinus Infections" with Dr. Stephen Wheless on Stay Healthy Knoxville! 

If you're interested in Dr. Wheless's practice, model, or being a potential client, you can visit https://www.entcet.com or call (865) 693-6065.

SHK-28: ”Pro Tips for the Simple Athlete” with Dr. Kevin Sprouse

Do you enjoy competing in activities such as tennis, pickleball, golf, hiking, road races and more? Here at Simply Physio, we like to call those that are active and health minded "The Simple Athlete."

In this podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Sprouse, owner of Podium Sports Medicine, and discuss some pro tips for the "simple athlete." Dr. Sprouse works with elite and professional athletes and business professionals in numerous sports and disciplines. On the podcast, Dr. Sprouse provides his knowledge of what he has learned as an expert in sports performance medicine, exercise, diet, and recovery. We talk about the value and importance of sleep, nutrition, and movement and the effects they have on your body.

If you or someone you know is what we call a "simple athlete," I encourage you to listen to this episode!

Listen here to find out:

• Dr. Sprouse #1 place to start when evaluating your health
• Why blood glucose monitoring is important and how it affects your health
• A simple trick to help determine the quality of the food you eat
• The top health tracking "wearables" that he uses with his every day clients
• and so much more...

If you're interested in Dr. Sprouse's practice model, or being a potential client, you can visit their website HERE, or you can directly call their office at (865) 247-5941.

Thanks for listening and Stay Healthy Knoxville!

Dr. John-Mark

SHK 027: "Solving Hearing Loss" with Dr. Jameson Mattingly

Hearing loss is quite common, can be very frustrating and often complicated. Approximately 15% of American adults over the age of 18 report some trouble hearing. Disabling levels of hearing loss affects 8.5 percent for adults aged 55 to 64, 25 percent of those aged 65 to 74, and 50 percent of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.

If you or you know someone who is suffering from hearing loss then you're going to want to listen to this episode as I sit down with Dr. Jameson Mattingly, in the newest podcast episode of Stay Healthy Knoxville.

Dr. Mattingly is an ENT at ENT Consultants of East Tennessee and specializes in otology/neurotology and all levels of complexity of hearing loss. As an expert in hearing loss, he helps individuals improve their hearing so they can return back to fully functioning in society.

I sit down with Dr. Mattingly to discuss the different types of hearing loss,  how to prevent it, and solutions available to correct and fix hearing loss. 

Listen here to find out:

• What types of hearing loss are there?
• The consequences of hearing loss
• Treatments available to correct and improve your hearing
• When and if hearing aids should be prescribed
• What is a cochlear implant and when is it helpful
• And so much more...

If your affected by hearing loss or have a loved one suffering from hearing loss- Dr. Mattingly is currently accepting new clients. You can visit their website HERE, or you can directly call their office located in the Parkwest Tower at (865)693-6065

Thanks for listening and Stay Healthy Knoxville!

Dr. John-Mark