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It’s that time of year. Clean out the closets. Ditch what doesn’t bring you joy. Clear out the cobwebs. In January, I committed to an early spring cleaning of self-care. This did not include trips to the spa, mud masks or massages. Instead, I unburdened myself of behaviors that don’t foster a better sense of … Read more
“An estimated 51 million people — more than 20% of U.S. adults — have chronic pain, 17 million — almost 7% of adults — have high-impact chronic pain, and only a mere 10% of those reporting chronic pain will be pain free within a year,” according to the April 2023 U.S. Centers for Disease Control … Read more
The roots of physical therapy are traced back to the end of World War I, when U.S. Army veteran Robert Fletcher came to Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, seeking some form of recovery after having both legs amputated due to shrapnel wounds. He was greeted by a woman who introduced herself as Mary McMillan, … Read more
Charleston resident Keaton Moore, 26, doesn’t prepare for the spring season the way most people do. No, she doesn’t focus on shifting winter clothes to another part of the closet to make room for brighter colors. She doesn’t mark outdoor weekend trips on her calendar. Moore’s preparation for spring calls for bulk purchases of soft … Read more
Our pets are wonderful forms of therapy and stress relief. Who, after having a rough day at work, doesn’t enjoy coming home to the unconditional love of a dog? Who doesn’t feel the stress leave them as they hold a cat, stroke its fur, and listen to it purr? However, there are times when we … Read more
In May, when Peace Roseau graduates from MUSC College of Nursing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she will continue her lifelong commitment to heal and serve others, especially youths who live in rural areas where access to mental health providers is limited and far from equitable. Roseau’s senior year became even brighter when … Read more