I was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 31. I was married, had two beautiful kids aged seven and three and owned a thriving business. Yet, despite having so much to live for, my mood plummeted into despair. I lost all motivation to do anything. The most simple everyday tasks suddenly required an extraordinary effort. At night, I’d lie awake ruminating over … [Read more...]

CJ Knighten, a devoted stay-at-home mother of two young boys, put her children down for bed and sat on her living room couch to relax after a long day. However, it was hard to do so with looming thoughts of her newborn son’s inhibited hearing, a matter that had puzzled every doctor she had come across so far. On a whim, she decided a quick Google search of his symptoms … [Read more...]

To say that Dr. Helen Newton has had an eventful year would be a drastic understatement. The new ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant of My Eye Wear moved here in May of 2020. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, her husband fell ill and passed away. After experiencing such a tremendous loss, Dr. Newton, who had been practicing ophthalmology since the 1990s in New York City, … [Read more...]

An abundance of care is provided to women when they are pregnant. As a vessel for human life, pregnant women are placed under the microscope for the better part of nine months, only to be released after labor and delivery. But what a person goes through to bring life into this world is no small task, and while a mom’s immediate physical needs are met in the hospital, her mental … [Read more...]

CoolSculpting is the newest med-spa trend in body makeovers. Its origins trace back to some popsicle-loving children in Massachusetts. There, Drs. Rox Anderson and Dieter Manstein, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, identified a condition known as popsicle panniculitis. It seemed that repeated exposure to cold popsicles could destroy … [Read more...]

“No Nonsense Dentistry” is the mission and motto of Sewee Dental Care, where Dr. Edward White Jr., also known as Eddie, has been a staple in the community for years. He opened Sewee Dental Care in 1998 when he instinctively took a chance on the idea of future growth on Highway 17. Sewee Dental Care is located in the heart of North Mount Pleasant, at 2928 Highway 17 … [Read more...]

Besides the fact that they offer the highest quality care to patients of all ages suffering from a wide range of allergy and asthma symptoms, Charleston Allergy & Asthma is known as one of the Best Allergy Practices in Mount Pleasant for their knowledgeable and compassionate staff as well. They empathize with how frustrating being an allergy sufferer can be. Identifying the … [Read more...]

By Jenny Harrison Most of us contemplate our own personal physical fitness goals and regimen in the new year, but it’s not often that we extend this focus to our children. Keeping kids active is important for both the mental and physical health of their rapidly growing and developing minds and bodies. “We are talking about longevity of health here,” said Jill Zimmerman, … [Read more...]

By Bill Farley If you’d like to discover what’s new at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, the elegant senior living community on James Island, you may want to speak with Kimberly Borts, the community’s director of charitable giving and communications. But be sure you have ample time on your hands. That’s because Bishop Gadsden has a rich and unique history of … [Read more...]

At the height of the pandemic, gyms and fitness studios were mandated to close their doors, and Mount Pleasant residents were forced to search for alternative ways to workout. Also affected by the governor enforced quarantine were fitness instructors and personal trainers that were no longer able to work one-on-one, face-to-face with clients, but still possessed the ability and … [Read more...]