Year after year, the gorgeous red silk dress draped aimlessly in her closet. Hidden amidst a surplus of black outfits, the dress only saw the sunlight when an eager child played hide-and-go-seek in the closet. The red dress had no real emotions but couldn’t help wonder why its owner was shunning it. Some days the dress overheard its owner speak about it in a nostalgic tone, “If … [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...]
Hearing Loss Can Signal Other Problems
There was a time when hearing loss was simply considered to be an aspect of growing old, not unlike gray hair and wrinkles. That’s no longer the case. Medical professionals now know that when you have trouble hearing, there might be something more serious going on than just missing the sounds of barking dogs and singing birds. According to Dr. Mary Anne Larkin, who has been … [Read more...]
So You Want to Be an Iron Man (or Woman)?
Three years ago, Corky Alexander was a disabled veteran facing a myriad of medical issues. While driving to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Birmingham, Ala., his eyesight left him temporarily. When he finally arrived at the medical facility, after colliding with two cars along the way, he thought he might be having a stroke. Following an MRI, a neurologist informed him … [Read more...]
There’s a Doctor in the House: Home Remedies
Recently, I cast a net and was pleased with my catch. All of my family, friends and friends of family and friends of friends were willing to contribute. Confused? Read on and I promise it will make sense. I asked those closest to me what some of their favorite home remedies are and where they originally heard about them, and the conversation rapidly grew to people I had … [Read more...]
Coastal Carolina Research Center
The story of how Coastal Carolina Research Center in Mount Pleasant came to be begins in 1997, when Nancy Dinsmore, RN, was seeking the opportunity to branch off into her own research-based medical practice. She took a leap into the unknown when she and her partner opened a tiny office on Coleman Boulevard. Their objective would be not only to help physicians in private … [Read more...]
Zounds Hearing: A Symphony of Sound
Sam Thomasson founded Zounds Hearing because he was faced with a serious challenge. His daughter, Kate, had lost her hearing at an early age and struggled throughout her childhood with subpar, faulty hearing aids. Over time, it became apparent to Th omasson that traditional hearing aids were not working, so he took it upon himself toa nd a way to better his daughter’s life. … [Read more...]
Staying Strong With ActiveRx
There’s a new fitness hub in town – ActiveRx – a revolutionary concept in strength and wellness for mature adults. Centrally located just off Anna Knapp Boulevard on a quiet, tree-lined street, ActiveRx is a brand new, bright, airy and well-equipped health center for seniors who want to maintain their strength and independence. It’s also aimed at those who may have … [Read more...]
Not Just Skin Deep
Most children don't figure out that they want to become doctors while stuck in a hospital bed, craning their necks to catch a fuzzy episode of The Smurfs on a television bolted to the ceiling. Oddly enough, however, Dr. Jon Jacobs discovered as a seven-year-old outpatient that he'd found his calling in medicine. "I was getting my tonsils out and realized I wanted to be a … [Read more...]
Do You Hear What I Hear?
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...]
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...]