CJ Knighten, a devoted stay-at-home mother of two young boys, put her children down for bed and sat on her living room couch to relax after a long day. However, it was hard to do so with looming thoughts of her newborn son’s inhibited hearing, a matter that had puzzled every doctor she had come across so far. On a whim, she decided a quick Google search of his symptoms … [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...]
‘Seeing’ is Believing: A Dream Come True… My Eye Wear
To say that Dr. Helen Newton has had an eventful year would be a drastic understatement. The new ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant of My Eye Wear moved here in May of 2020. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, her husband fell ill and passed away. After experiencing such a tremendous loss, Dr. Newton, who had been practicing ophthalmology since the 1990s in New York City, … [Read more...]
Mental Health in Mothers: Getting the Support You Need When Things Aren’t OK
An abundance of care is provided to women when they are pregnant. As a vessel for human life, pregnant women are placed under the microscope for the better part of nine months, only to be released after labor and delivery. But what a person goes through to bring life into this world is no small task, and while a mom’s immediate physical needs are met in the hospital, her mental … [Read more...]
What Makes CoolSculpting So Cool in Mount Pleasant?
CoolSculpting is the newest med-spa trend in body makeovers. Its origins trace back to some popsicle-loving children in Massachusetts. There, Drs. Rox Anderson and Dieter Manstein, both affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, identified a condition known as popsicle panniculitis. It seemed that repeated exposure to cold popsicles could destroy … [Read more...]
Sewee Dental Care: Family Traditions Live On
“No Nonsense Dentistry” is the mission and motto of Sewee Dental Care, where Dr. Edward White Jr., also known as Eddie, has been a staple in the community for years. He opened Sewee Dental Care in 1998 when he instinctively took a chance on the idea of future growth on Highway 17. Sewee Dental Care is located in the heart of North Mount Pleasant, at 2928 Highway 17 … [Read more...]