By Isabel Alvarez Arata “Most injuries happen when people are compensating in some way for how their body moves,” said Jill Zimmerman, DPT, a personal trainer with more than 15 […]
Charleston Health Articles
App for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Fay Boudet Melanie Cozad, Ph.D., assistant professor and researcher at the University of South Carolina, has always been interested in the dynamics between patient and provider. After working with […]
Supplements Boost Immunity
By Alyssa DiSalvo As COVID-19 continues to alter the way we live, it is also taking a toll on mental wellness, provoking in many fear and anxiety. As a result, […]
Mobile Units Let Doctors Hit the Road
By Lindsay C. Bishop When you picture a doctor’s office, plush chairs, magazines and calming music might come to mind. What you probably don’t envision is a 40-foot, three-room medical […]
COVID Vaccine Answers
By Laura Haight The introduction of vaccines into our battle to survive the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly has raised more questions than it has answered. To help make sense of our […]
Living with Autism
By Katherine Waters Michael’s Barkery is a pet spa and boutique in Mount Pleasant with a bit of a different mission. While providing homemade dog treats, grooming services and other […]
Sit, Stay, Lie Down! Teaching a Dog New Tricks
By Bill Farley You are the proud owner of a new dog – maybe a puppy you adopted from one of the Lowcountry’s many excellent no-kill shelters. But now you […]
The Benefits of Fasting
By James Crawford Fasting has become incredibly popular over the past few years. People from all walks of life are trying out the practice of restricting or eliminating calories. You […]
One Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey
By Anne Toole It was supposed to be a routine visit with her new gynecologist. After moving from Florence to Bonneau, Carol Barlet simply needed a prescription refilled and the […]
The Thriving Workforce Initiative Addresses the Well-Being of Health Care Workers
By Katie Thompson Clinician burnout impacts providers and patients but also the health care system, and the additional strain on clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic are unparalleled. Fortunately, health care […]
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Children
By Colin McCandless Pediatric chiropractic care can be used to treat many childhood maladies and traumas, but parents might have questions about how safe and effective it is as a […]
How to Fix a Hernia
By Brian Sherman A hernia is a relatively common medical issue that might or might not call for surgery but could quickly develop into an emergency that requires an immediate […]