As a child, I tiptoed. Not just through the house on Christmas morning but always. It was my trademark, my “funny characteristic” that made people notice me. It got to […]
Summerville Health & Wellness
What to Know About Fevers
We all recognize the following scene: A child claims he or she “doesn’t feel good,” and a concerned parent immediately puts his or her wrist up to the child’s forehead […]
Providing Relief for Migraine Sufferers
If you’ve never experienced the debilitating pain of a migraine headache, consider yourself blessed. “In high school, I would literally bang my head on the floor to try and stop […]
South Carolina’s Most Common Illnesses
Attempting to quantify the most common medical disorders in South Carolina brings to mind the tale arising from the ancient Indian subcontinent of blind men describing a strange animal – […]
Making Sense of Behavioral & Developmental Disorders
Behavioral and developmental disorders have become more common in recent years. While the jury is still out on whether those numbers can be attributed to better diagnoses or a toxic […]
Treating Scoliosis
Scoliosis, in medical terms, is a lateral deviation of the spine and affects one third of the population to some degree. That seems troublesome. However, only about 1 percent of […]
What to Know About Allergies
Whether we’re talking pet dander, dust or dairy products, allergens are everywhere. For those who struggle with allergies on a regular basis, it can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, there […]
Depression in the Golden Years
It can happen more easily than you think: a once-healthy, active and social person may experience any number of issues as a senior which could open the door for the […]
Slowing Down the Effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be a devastating time both for the person facing these illnesses and his or her loved ones. But, while troubling, this doesn’t […]
Is Butter Getting Better?
Butter certainly has made its mark on the American ethos. You can tune into almost any television program on “The Food Network” or “The Food Channel” and see chefs using […]
What Causes TMD?
When people experience jaw pain, they tend to assume they have a joint issue. They may even erroneously describe it as “TMJ” when really the pain could be in the […]
Scents Bring Back Memories
If someone asked you to name three of your all-time favorite fragrances, what would they be? Many of us – in fact, most of us – would hark back to […]