4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions located in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre offers vitality, wellness and anti-aging services for both men and women to help them live their best lives. Locally owned by long-time Mount Pleasant residents Jon Hilfiger and Derek White, 4Ever Young is one of the few specialty clinics that provides services for both men and women in a modern, upscale … [Read more...]
Can You Avoid the Cold and Flu Season?
Colds and flus have become synonymous with the holiday season. Once the kids are back in school, noses start to sniffle and throats begin to tickle. Getting sick is unavoidable, or is it? In a sea of crumpled Kleenexes and cough-drop wrappers, is there hope for a germ-free season? Some local experts gave their best advice on prevention, vaccinations and … [Read more...]
Charleston Men’s Clinic: A Healthy Investment
Struggling with low energy, decreased motivation, mood issues, decreased mental clarity, diminished libido or sexual dysfunction? You very well might be dealing with a hormone imbalance, a condition that affects many people, but often goes untreated. Hormone pellet therapy offers a simple, long-term solution to help restore balance. This approach is catching the attention of … [Read more...]
Ask an Aesthetician: Winter Skin Care Solutions
As winter rolls in, it’s time to cozy up with your skin care routine — hello, “peel” season! This is your chance to revive that complexion and kick off this time of year with a fresh glow. But hold on — while gentle exfoliation is fabulous, overdoing it can leave your skin feeling dry and cranky. Think of it like a fun winter party: you want to celebrate, but not at the expense … [Read more...]
Breath Of Hope: Small Cell Lung Cancer Takes Big Step Forward
A cancer diagnosis of any kind can be devastating. In terms of lung cancer, a diagnosis of small cell lung cancer is especially so, as the disease has a poor prognosis. It can be hard to detect and spreads easily, making it complicated to treat. But to paraphrase South Carolina’s state motto, “Where there is breath there is hope,” and hope recently got much brighter with a new … [Read more...]
Better Together: Overdose Awareness Takes A Town
Drug addiction is often a long and lonely road — whether you or a family member or friend are walking the path, the experience can be isolating. Especially in a charming town like Mount Pleasant, it’s easy to forget, unless you live it, that drug use infiltrates communities of every shape and size, regardless of economic status, race or age. Our town is no different. Drug … [Read more...]
Matters of Men: Prostate Cancer Support
The leading cancer diagnosis in men – aside from skin cancer – and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men worldwide comes with few, if any, early symptoms. That’s why Prostate Cancer Awareness Month each September is intended to encourage men to routinely get screened for the disease. Prostate cancer is complicated. Depending on many factors, treatment plans are … [Read more...]
Too Young: Coping with Childhood Cancer
September brings us many refreshing changes: summer temperatures begin to subside, the leaves start to turn their beautiful colors and football is in full swing. But it is also a time set aside to acknowledge a terrifying reality for some families: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every 3 minutes, a family is told their child has been diagnosed with cancer, according to the … [Read more...]
Bridging the Gap: Suicide Prevention Through a Daughter’s Eyes
Editor’s Note: This article talks about suicide and may not be appropriate for all audiences. We are living amidst an epidemic of loneliness. Phones and modern technology have us falsely believing that we are more connected than ever, but as a society, we’ve slipped further away from genuine connections and true friendships and replaced it with surface level, ‘picture perfect’ … [Read more...]
Mind Over Matter: Change Your Perspective with MINDZERO
Seeking more than just a quick fix to increase your happiness? What if you could rejuvenate your mind and body, while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals? That option just got easier. MINDZERO is redefining wellness and improving mental health through specially crafted group sessions of sauna, cold plunge, and breathwork, specifically designed to reset … [Read more...]
Healthy Tricks & Treats: Scary Good Halloween Diet Tips
As Halloween approaches, many individuals face the challenge of maintaining their diet and health goals amidst a sea of sugary treats and tempting indulgences. However, with strategic planning and creativity, it is possible to enjoy this festive season without compromising one's dietary objectives. One strategy for staying on track during Halloween is to opt for healthier … [Read more...]