You may have heard the term compounding before, but unless you’ve been prescribed compounded medication, you are probably unfamiliar with its methodology and benefits. Brandi Sherbert, a pharmacist with Pitt Street Pharmacy, which offers compounding services, explained that the process involves taking pure powders of various chemicals and mixing them into a variety of … [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...]
Gentle Family Dentistry: Leave Smiling
Gentle Family Dentistry is known as the Lowcountry’s finest family-friendly dentist practice. Their patients range in ages and needs, but they can all count on enjoying a professional, knowledgeable and pleasant experience every time they visit. Striving to make their patients’ visits easy, fun and painless, the team at Gentle Family Dentistry prides itself on providing top … [Read more...]
Signe Spine & Rehab LLC: Getting ‘Back’ to the Basics
According to Dr. Daniel Nemeth, owner and interventional spine specialist at Signe Spine & Rehab LLC in Mount Pleasant, there has .been a shift to put greater focus on conservative treatments of spinal issues. These approaches, he said, include core strengthening exercises and less emphasis on invasive treatments or surgeries, unless clinically recommended for issues like … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Keeper Assisted Living: A Place You Can Trust
Of the more than 17,000 senior citizens living in Mount Pleasant, 25%, or approximately 4,200, currently live independently. However, 69%, or almost 2,900, of these men and women will eventually need long-term care. Apart from moving in with family, which is not always a viable option, choices are limited to assisted living, memory care or nursing home placement. My … [Read more...]
Depression Is More Sinister Than Sadness: But with Treatment, There is Hope
I was first diagnosed with major depression at the age of 31. I was married, had two beautiful kids aged seven and three and owned a thriving business. Yet, despite having so much to live for, my mood plummeted into despair. I lost all motivation to do anything. The most simple everyday tasks suddenly required an extraordinary effort. At night, I’d lie awake ruminating over … [Read more...]