In 1999, Dr. Marcelo Hochman, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, opened The Facial Surgery Center after working 10 years in academic medicine. Originally from Venezuela, he attended school at Stanford, worked around the globe and chose to settle in the Carolina Lowcountry after Hurricane Hugo. “Some people would argue that one’s heart and soul are far more … [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...]
Dr. Margarita Murphy: Changing Lives for the Better
Dr. Margarita Murphy of Colon Surgeons of Charleston helps people with medical conditions they usually don’t want to admit, let alone talk about. She said that many of her patients “suffer in silence,” sometimes not even confiding in their primary care doctors. She wants people in Mount Pleasant, and around the world, for that matter, to know that they no longer have to live … [Read more...]
Advanced Hearing Care: Setting the Standard for Sound
There’s a lot more to it than just going and buying a device off a shelf Hearing loss is often a gradual process that can seemingly creep up on people. Some of the signs that indicate a decline in hearing include asking for repetition, speech sounding muffled or frequently saying, “What?” or “Huh?” or “Excuse me?” As hearing fades, individuals can find themselves … [Read more...]
Profile by Sanford: Tailored Weight Loss
Most of us want to eat properly and take care of our bodies. But sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly what course of action to take to lose and keep off weight and develop a lasting, healthy lifestyle. That’s where Profile by Sanford comes in. Here, a staff of certified coaches provide members with a plan tailored to their individual needs. The five coaches at the Mount … [Read more...]
Say What? How Hearing Loss Leads to Depression
According to Dr. Kimberly Combs, an audiologist with Advanced Hearing Care, the average person waits seven years to seek help after the onset of hearing loss ... But why? Dr. Juliette Gassert, another audiologist with Advanced Hearing Care, said, “Untreated hearing loss is linked to increased rates of fatigue, depression and less social interaction.” Luckily, this is … [Read more...]
Before & After Weight Loss Center: Shaping a Healthier You
We live in a foodie’s paradise, and sometimes that can be a source of much temptation. Even though we are in the middle of summer, there’s still time to get that beach body. Wish to free yourself from the fad diets that promise results but never quite deliver? Want to feel satisfied, healthy and keep the weight off for good? Before & After Weight Loss Center of Mount … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Sunglasses: Our Functional Fashion Accessory
Whether you buy ’em for a buck or for hundreds of dollars, there’s just something about sunglasses that everybody seems to love. Songs have even been written about them, from “Cheap Sunglasses” by ZZ Top to “Shades” by Dean Martin to perhaps the most famous of all, “Sunglasses at Night” by Grammy-nominated Canadian singer Corey Hart. The simplest reason for the popularity … [Read more...]
Cryotherapy is Worth a Try: Ice, Ice Baby
For centuries, athletes have used ice baths as a way of recovering after an exceptionally tough workout. Sitting in a tub of ice-cold water for as long as you can stand it never seemed appealing, but after a 20-mile run while training for a marathon, an ice bath might be a necessary evil. Extreme cold temperatures help the body recover quicker. Body temperature, blood flow … [Read more...]
Maximizing the Productive Years of Life: Better Life Carolinas
Better Life Carolinas Age Management Wellness Center is firmly rooted in the Chinese medical classic philosophy of ling shu. Ling shu – the spiritual pivot – dates back more than two millennia. At its core is the belief that the superior physician treats that which is not yet ill. The inferior physician treats that which is already ill. “Unfortunately, our modern medical … [Read more...]
ChiropracticUSA: Serving the Community with Excellence
Patients would be hard-pressed to find a chiropractor who is more passionate than Dr. Matt Murrin of ChiropracticUSA. In addition to being a chiropractor, Dr. Murrin is also a professional fitness and lifestyle consultant, the highest level of personal trainer in North America. After a decade of studying the human body and receiving a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and … [Read more...]