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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

With the controversy over health care reform swirling around us, we’ve somehow been convinced that health insurance companies know better than doctors. They tell us how often we can be sick, when we are well, when we are allowed to see a doctor and which one to see. We don’t visit a doctor until we have symptoms, or we wait until the symptoms are severe before we drag ourselves … [Read more...]

Moving to a new area can be a daunting task. You must learn new routes, discover new restaurants and, more important, find a dentist who works for everyone in your family. Dr. Kari Ryan understands and has geared her practice near the I’On neighborhood in Mount Pleasant to be comfortable and accommodating for children, parents and grandparents alike. When you search for a … [Read more...]

A knowledgeable and experienced orthodontist can help you sport a winning smile, a wonderful attribute in childhood and later in life as well. The same treatment will make you smile for a variety of other health reasons because a bad bite also affects the way you chew and clean your teeth. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, a malocclusion, improper … [Read more...]

The exciting process of growing a family also can be worrisome and frightening. Parents-to-be have less than nine months to get ready for an event that will change their lives forever. For eager moms and dads, this ninemonth period might seem like nine years. All you want to do is meet your baby, hold him and love him. In other ways, the nine months might pass too quickly. … [Read more...]