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.
“NO” is a complete sentence.
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Health & Wellness
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.
Beaufort Memorial Opens First Facility on Hilton Head Island
We have excellent physicians on the island, but there are not enough to provide care for all the area residents.
Celebrate You: The power of acknowledging accomplishments and embracing compliments
Why is it so difficult to accept a compliment or recognize your accomplishments?
What the Cluck: 10 Things To Know When Starting Your Flock
I knew nothing about the different breeds, so I just rolled the dice when ordering them from MyPetChicken.com.
Growing a Family Legacy: Hardee Greens
Hardee Greens Vertical Gardens aims to serve, strengthen, and sustain The Harsta Family of Hardee Greens; Chase, Roel, Logan, Eric and Jennifer In early 2020, people around the world were beginning...
Ready Fore School: First Tee – The Lowcountry readies for its full slate of fall classes and new ways to help area kids become game changers.
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Face to Face: As the “KC” in The Face Place by KC prepares for retirement, she looks to new generation to take skincare forward.
And as she prepares for the sun to set on The Face Place by KC, Cooksey is happy to see that the sun will rise on AboutFace Skin Therapy, offering that same dedication, passion and technical know-how that have served her clients for decades.
How to Save A Life: Alliance Group Realty Saves Lives, One Patient At a Time
“My hope is that someday we have someone walk into our office and say, ‘I just wanted to come in here and thank you guys because without you, I wouldn’t be here.’” – Bob Clarkson
Real Men of Cycling
As a group of guys who live and breathe bikes, they can not only tell you the best way to get from here to there on two wheels, but they can make sure you get there in comfort and style.
Reclaiming Rest and Play
While rest and play have the potential to help, they don’t magically vanquish all stress into the ethers. I’ll happily let you know if that ever changes. In the meantime, take this as “permission” to add more rest and play into your life.
Teeing Up Summer Fun
The First Tee – The Lowcountry Is Giving Your Kids A Summer They’ll Never Forget.
Meet the Health Professionals
A July 2023 Special Section on our Health Professionals
Summer Safety from Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
Ahh, sweet summertime! Temperatures get hotter, days get longer, drinks get colder, and life gets a little better.
Life Is Too Short To Skip Dessert
The beauty of dessert is that it does not have to pretend to be healthy. It’s simply one way of adding a little sweetness to life.
Fun in the Sun for Everyone
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Break Through Barriers: Move With Confidence at Benchmark Physical Therapy
Brittney Shuenfelt, Dr. Travis Robbins and Victoria Johansen At Benchmark Physical Therapy, people of all ages and activity levels are empowered to start moving with assurance back into the areas of...
Doctor Dad: Father of two and owner of a thriving concierge practice—and lately wearing a developer’s hat—Dr. Kamal Patel shows that you can have it all.
Last year, Dr. Kamal Patel and his family finally pulled off their dream vacation. Spending a week in Paris and a week in London, they did the usual tourist things, which meant a lot of sightseeing....
Re-flect, Re-nourish, and Re-new at the Arts Re-Center Retreat
In harmony with their mission “to enrich and benefit the community through the arts,” the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina invites you to join a special four-day event, March 23-26, 2023. During this...
Morning Glow Time: Seven Tips for Starting Your Day Off Better
Obligatory. Mundane. Caffeinated. These are words you may use to describe how you think about or approach your day. But here is a gentle wake-up call: Your morning modus operandi is important. How...
Coping with Stress When You Can’t Change the Situation
“The more you try to control everything around you, the more anxious you’ll be.” Sage words from the therapist I saw in college, and I wasn’t having any of it. It was a cold-water-to-the-face...
Meet the Medical Professionals
Jennifer Green, APRN‐BC AHC Affordable Health Care and the AHC MedSpa Primary Care and Aesthetics 150 State St. Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 757-5559 affordablehealthcarebluffton.com After years working...