Therapy is a partnership between you and your therapist. Actively contributing to the process, in and out of the therapy room, is key to making meaningful progress.
The key to stepping up your exercise and heart health? Baby steps.
Alikakos said we should all commit to at least half an hour a day, three days a week, which can help you burn calories and manage your weight. Plus, the adrenaline surge gets you feeling better and improves your outlook and your fitness. Best of all, it gets us outside and forces us to push ourselves.
A Par-Fect Partnership
Hilton Head Island Junior Golf Association + First Tee – The Lowcountry
Go Big or Go Home
Bluffton School of Dance Celebrates 25 Years
Coffee, Critique, & Compassion: Navigating Your Inner Critic
Your inner critic has a way of wearing you down. These days, you give in, shrink, and believe the stories they’ve laid out in great detail.
Men in Business Leading the Lowcountry: Mike Overton of Outside Brands
His team has helped countless young people who have cut their teeth in the work world at Outside and moved on to create great things and enhance their lives. Giving back to the community is important to Overton personally and to Outside Brands as a whole.
Palmetto Pride
Jeep Patrick carries Lowcountry banner to Clemson with his finish at First Tee National Championship.
Fitness + Fellowship + Faith = F3
“It has been a grassroots movement that’s taken off, where men support each other in a great workout that also allows us to bond as we attempt to better our family lives, our homes, our neighborhoods, our communities, and the world at large.”
Open WIDE and say ‘Wow’
Dr. Timothy Gross has seen the future, and it’s in your mouth.
Rewriting Your Inner Script: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
The trick is to avoid telling yourself the same old story. Instead, create a new story, one that acknowledges the setback and ends with a call to try again tomorrow.
Bicycle Safety: Make It a Habit
To help keep riders and pedestrians safe on the pathways, the volunteer Bike Walk Ambassadors provide their services on a regular schedule during the summer, and on a more relaxed basis year-round. The program was created in 2013.
Written in the Stars
Alliance Dance Academy sparks imagination in young performers
Better Your Golf Game with Breathing Exercises
Long associated with Eastern mind-body practices like yoga, tai chi, and qigong, breathing practices are now gaining recognition in the sporting world for their profound benefits.
One Man, One Mission: The Journey of Single Dads and Their Kids
Spotting my dad in the crowd was more than just a visual recognition. It was a warm embrace, a surge of love and support that enveloped me. His presence was a beacon of reassurance that I was not alone.
Nutrition Delivered: Meals on Wheels Takes Care of Our Neighbors
At Meals On Wheels, we are working with Hilton Head Island Safe Harbour to do a Fun Friday once a month. Our clients and their clients get together to play games, have lunch, and enjoy a dessert, which they love.
Navigating the Complex Emotions of Mother’s Day
However, it’s essential to recognize that this day can be a painful reminder of complicated emotions and challenges for some.
Editor’s Note: May 2024
Have a wonderful May. Call your mom.
Dancing With the Stars
The Lowcountry’s best and brightest come out to shine for a good cause
Rising Leadership of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry
The future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry remains dependent on the two biggest drivers of its past sustainability: a focus on serving the mission and strong leadership.
Living With ALS
Island musician Gary Pratt’s journey proves he is not alone.
“NO” is a complete sentence.
The next time your brain wants to say yes and the rest of you wants to say no, try out one of these phrases to give you time to think about your answer.
MOOR
Moor Spa sanctuary provides fusion of ancient traditions with science
A Line in the Sand: Cold Plunging
Will I live longer because I’m jumping into cold water? Who knows?
Swinging into Summer Camps at First Tee
For one week at a time, local and visitor kids alike can have the best summer ever learning the game of golf.
Frame Worthy
Eyeland Optique offers white-glove eyewear and eye care experience
Building a Solid Foundation for a Healthy Relationship
The art of relationship building requires careful planning and patience, the right skills, and a touch of artistry to create something that withstands the tests of time and weather.
Focusing on Health
Members of his new practice get the full benefit of Dr, Patel’s expertise, experience and attention, whether it’s long-term management of chronic conditions, same-day visits for acute problems or just regular check-ups for preventive care, patients at Lotus Health get the kind of hands-on medicine we all deserve.
No (B)risk, No Reward
As the group grew, Whitaker discovered more about the many health benefits that come from a cold plunge – not only does it noticeably stem inflammation, but the body’s adjustment to the cold skyrockets metabolism, while releasing a lymphatic stew of stress-busting chemicals from adrenaline to norepinephrine.
A Tail of Love’s Lessons
How utterly amazing would it be to unconditionally love yourself the way your pet loves you?
Calibogue, Four-Legged Ambassador For Outside Brands
Meet Mike Overton’s Black Labrador Retriever
Heartbeat of the Hospital: Dr. John Perry Strengthens the Pulse for Patients and Staff
5 big risk factors:
– Genetics
– Smoking
– High Blood Pressure
– Diabetes
– High Cholesterol
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
A little Valentine poem:
You are my valentine; you bring me pleasure.
With all my love you could not measure,
So on this day I shall always treasure.
Happy Valentine’s for ever and ever.
New scholarship helps First Tee – The Lowcountry help its college-bound students
“With this scholarship, we really want to help these students become the person they want to become…”
Canines Provide Comfort, Confidence, Cheer
Alliance Therapy Dogs support individuals from youngest to oldest
Embracing Authenticity: Being True to You
Society has a way of boxing us into neat little categories, urging us to don masks that fit the narrative. The unfortunate truth about being wholeheartedly you is that you don’t always fit into a little box with an expertly coiffed bow.
Cooking for the Season
RECIPES INCLUDED: Herbal Chai Tea, Protein Seed Crackers, Beet Hummus, Delicata Squash Chips, Creamy Cashew Butternut Squash Soup, Stuffed Acorn Squash, Warm Farro Salad, Raw Vegan Cacao Truffles
Meet the Medical Professionals
Meet some of our dedicated medical professionals we are fortunate to call on here in the Lowcountry.
Tiniest Babies Get the Biggest Love at Coastal Carolina
“The nurses in the NICU were beyond our expectations,” Lauren said. “Xavier and I are so grateful for the entire staff who just embraced us and loved on us more than I can put into words.”
Eating Healthy in Coligny
Start your new year with a fresh, healthy start in Hilton Head’s downtown.
New Year, New You is as Close as Fountain Spa
Premier day spa offers Zerona-Z6 body contouring and fat loss laser.
Goals: It’s the New Year; Now What?
Besides diet and exercise, sleep and mental health are two more ways to improve our overall health. Sleep hygiene consists of regular sleep schedules and a clutter-free bedroom that is dark, quiet, and cool. Getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep nightly is important to allow the body to rest and rejuvenate.
Ask the Right Questions, Get the Right Answers
Customization is the standard inside their lab, with the ability to compound medications across a broad spectrum of tinctures, lozenges, and pills to suit the patient. Even those with specific allergies can find a custom solution.
Maintaining Wellness: Coping With Holiday Stress
If you’re part of the 38 percent, feeling the stress and pressures of the holidays combined with an increase in your anxiety or depression response, here are a few ways to prioritize your mental health and well-being.
A Journey to Healing: Dana Smith, Owner of Nutrishop of the Lowcountry
They removed the part of her brain that was triggering the seizures, and she has been seizure-free for six years.
Gentle, Fun Way to Exercise Is Perfect for All Ages, Body Types: Pilates Hilton Head
Stichweh envisioned an intimate space for a limited number of clients at a time. The perfect location came available in the Village at Wexford, and she took it.
Investing in the Community: Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
Hilton Head Regional Healthcare brings new providers, services, and technology to the Lowcountry.
The Science of Thanksgiving: How Gratitude Impacts Our Well-Being
Research shows that gratitude can increase self-esteem and day-to-day satisfaction while decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms. Sounds good, right?
A Symphony of Well-Being: Tuning In To the Positive Effects of Music
Beyond its impact on emotions, music also has the power to enhance cognitive functions. Research suggests that playing musical instruments or engaging in activities like singing can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio Celebrates 20 Years of Changing Lives
“Dancing changes lives here,” Virag said. “I never get more excited than to see how people bond and make friendships and lifetime friendships. Some of these ladies never would have known each other if not for the dance studio.”
First Tee: Beyond the Course
Individual instruction from coaches like Coach Trudy comes paired with feedback and help from a bevy of volunteers who help kids break down every aspect of their game and sharpen every skill.