We all turn to doctors to discover what they know about what ails us. HealthLinks wanted to know what doctors wish we all knew. Healthcare professionals — doctors, therapists, dentists, chiropractors and more — share quick tips for this new, ongoing column.
Most disease processes are attributed to multiple factors — not just one variable.Dr. Kristian Hochberg, Coastal Vascular & Vein Center
In anticipation of a shift in your mood when the season changes, people should be proactive. They can establish an exercise routine, create the habit of getting outside at least once a day and make plans with friends in advance and put the dates on the calendar.Stacy Alexander, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Seeing a chiropractor is often associated with adults. However, bringing a newborn baby to a chiropractor who specializes in pediatrics can help mitigate some conditions linked to cranial or other strains as newborns. Early detection and correction benefits brain development and motor skill development.Dr. Sarah Kalani Wharton, chiropractor, owner
Cypress Chiropractic & Wellness in Charleston
Trying to set up guidelines so that children aren’t swallowed up by smartphones can’t be done overnight. But parents can start by saying, “Two hours before bed, please bring me your phone,” and children won’t feel like they are completely being taken away from their connection to the outside world.Michelle Liechty, certified nurse practitioner
Coastal Pediatric Associates in Mount Pleasant
A helpful approach for people to consider improving mental well-being is bibliotherapy. There are many resources available that can aid in improving “how you think about things.” Selecting material from reliable, research-based sources is essential. The American Psychological Society can be a helpful starting place.Cindy Carter, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist
Co-director of Cognitive & Behavioral Health Center of Charleston
