When I was in my late teens into my early 20s, I faced a journey unbeknownst to me that 1 in 10 women will and have faced. That statistic is only growing and increasing. I faced a plague of cramping—severe leg and abdominal pains that would sporadically show up and shoot across my limbs. It started like this and then went away every so often throughout the years only for me to … [Read more...]

The new year is here and with it comes the perfect opportunity to focus on giving yourself — and your loved ones — a life-changing gift: the gift of exercise. Forget the guilt-laden resolutions or unrealistic goals. This year, it’s all about celebrating what your body can do and discovering the joy of movement. Why Exercise is the Ultimate Gift Exercise isn’t just about … [Read more...]

The new year is a time for resolutions, self-reflection and – for some – a fresh start with sobriety. Life in the Lowcountry is hardly conducive to any attempt at alcohol sobriety, many would attest and Charleston is the place to be if you’re inclined to imbibe. According to the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, Charleston County ranked … [Read more...]

4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions located in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre offers vitality, wellness and anti-aging services for both men and women to help them live their best lives. Locally owned by long-time Mount Pleasant residents Jon Hilfiger and Derek White, 4Ever Young is one of the few specialty clinics that provides services for both men and women in a modern, upscale … [Read more...]

Struggling with low energy, decreased motivation, mood issues, decreased mental clarity, diminished libido or sexual dysfunction? You very well might be dealing with a hormone imbalance, a condition that affects many people, but often goes untreated. Hormone pellet therapy offers a simple, long-term solution to help restore balance. This approach is catching the attention of … [Read more...]

As winter rolls in, it’s time to cozy up with your skin care routine — hello, “peel” season! This is your chance to revive that complexion and kick off this time of year with a fresh glow. But hold on — while gentle exfoliation is fabulous, overdoing it can leave your skin feeling dry and cranky. Think of it like a fun winter party: you want to celebrate, but not at the expense … [Read more...]

A cancer diagnosis of any kind can be devastating. In terms of lung cancer, a diagnosis of small cell lung cancer is especially so, as the disease has a poor prognosis. It can be hard to detect and spreads easily, making it complicated to treat. But to paraphrase South Carolina’s state motto, “Where there is breath there is hope,” and hope recently got much brighter with a new … [Read more...]

Drug addiction is often a long and lonely road — whether you or a family member or friend are walking the path, the experience can be isolating. Especially in a charming town like Mount Pleasant, it’s easy to forget, unless you live it, that drug use infiltrates communities of every shape and size, regardless of economic status, race or age. Our town is no different. Drug … [Read more...]

The leading cancer diagnosis in men – aside from skin cancer – and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men worldwide comes with few, if any, early symptoms. That’s why Prostate Cancer Awareness Month each September is intended to encourage men to routinely get screened for the disease. Prostate cancer is complicated. Depending on many factors, treatment plans are … [Read more...]

September brings us many refreshing changes: summer temperatures begin to subside, the leaves start to turn their beautiful colors and football is in full swing. But it is also a time set aside to acknowledge a terrifying reality for some families: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Every 3 minutes, a family is told their child has been diagnosed with cancer, according to the … [Read more...]