I have a confession to make. Sometimes I'll get into my car and crank it up, only to become horrified at the decibel of rock 'n' roll that blares from the speakers. But until my conversation with Dr. Mary Anne Larkin of Advanced Hearing Care, I never contemplated the impact of some loud Led Zeppelin on my own 30-something ears. Dr. Larkin, who has been practicing … [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...]
Pain in the Neck? Family Physical Therapy Can Help
Have you ever had an annoying kink in your neck? How about an achy back from sitting all day or sore heels from walking the Ravenel Bridge? Have no fear, Family Physical Therapy is here to help you with all of your chronic pain needs – from simple yet pesky headaches to more serious problems such as osteoporosis and surgery rehabilitation. If you’ve got a pain problem, Becky … [Read more...]
The One That Works: Medi-Weightloss Clinics
Sometimes a name says it all. Take, for instance, Medi-Weightloss Clinics, which has been in Mount Pleasant since 2009. People who are looking to drop some weight experience the Medi-Weightloss Clinics’ difference from the moment they walk in the door and meet the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Many say they had tried everything to lose weight – to no avail – until they … [Read more...]
Germain Dermatology, Mount Pleasant, SC
Dr. Marguerite Germain can spot your problem immediately. Her warm personality puts you instantly at ease even as she assesses the issues with your skin, whether they are wrinkles, moles, odd-looking spots, sun damage or the scourge of adolescence: acne – the worst kind of spotlight on your face. If you have acne, you are not alone. “Sixty million people in the United … [Read more...]
The Vein Center, Mount Pleasant, SC
It starts deep inside your legs. You probably won’t notice at first and, even when symptoms such as swelling or heaviness appear, you might think it is just “getting older.” It is chronic venous insufficiency, and it is progressive. It occurs when the valves that return blood to the heart stop functioning properly. As a result, pooling blood causes the veins to swell. … [Read more...]
Charleston ENT, Mount Pleasant, SC
Otolaryngology is difficult to pronounce and can be even harder to spell. But if you are having any medical problems that involve hearing, breathing, smelling, tasting, speaking or swallowing, it’s easy to find Charleston Ear, Nose & Throat, the largest private ENT practice in South Carolina. Charleston ENT has eight locations spread across the Lowcountry, two of them in … [Read more...]
Moms … Get Out Your Two-Piece!
Options To Help Today’s Woman Look Her Best It’s no secret that we ladies are busier than ever mothering our children and expanding our careers. With so many things to take up our time, we might tend to neglect our appearance, but it doesn’t have to be that way. For young mothers, the desire to achieve that pre-baby physique is common. "The main two body parts affected by … [Read more...]
Pleasant Family Dentistry – Mount Pleasant, SC
Gone are the days of waiting for dentures, partials or false teeth; instead, you can have secure, comfortable teeth in a matter of hours at Pleasant Family Dentistry in Mount Pleasant, which has served area residents since 1989 and has grown with the ever-changing, technically advanced world of dentistry. “Dentures are old school,” said Greg Johnson, DDS, of Pleasant Family … [Read more...]
Old Village Medispa – 1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd.
Folks come to the beautiful beaches East of the Cooper with little more on their minds than relaxing in the warm sunshine – and who can blame them? Yet the sunshine comes at a cost, and often it’s the health and appearance of your skin that pays the price. “Here in the South, sun exposure can be more of an issue,” explained Taylor Naylor, an aesthetician and skin specialist … [Read more...]
Hearing Works LLC – Hearing Aids – Mount Pleasant, SC
The Waiting area at hearing Works, LLC feels more like a living room than a medical office. There are no hard plastic chairs or sterile white walls. The décor is a reflection not only of Jennifer Bonner’s personal taste but of her professional style as well. She’s intent on making her patients feel comfortable and relaxed. My goal and passion in audiology is truly to give … [Read more...]