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In summer 2018, Tommy Douglas went on a camping trip with his friends and enjoyed fishing and swimming in Lake Marion. He swam with an open cut, which opened an unimaginable nightmare. “I woke up Sunday morning and my arms were swollen, felt like it would explode,” Douglas told WCBD-TV. “They had to emergency surgery and … Read more
Husband and wife Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz and Danielle Paskowitz co-founded Surfers Healing in 1996, when they saw how soothing surfing was for their son Isaiah. When Isaiah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Izzy struggled to find ways to connect with his son. As a professional surfer, Izzy was ecstatic when he discovered that surfing … Read more
Regular visits to the dentist and proper brushing and flossing techniques go a long way toward preserving one’s oral health. However, even the best-laid plans aren’t entirely effective. It’s not uncommon for people to experience receding gums even after years of excellent oral care. Dr. Christopher J. Caputo and Dr. Edward T. Murphy of Periodontal … Read more
Dr. Kyle P. Kokko and Dr. Eric Angermeier of the Hand Institute of Charleston are proud to have partnered with East Cooper Medical and Novant Health to offer area residents the best in hand and wrist care. “One of the main things that attracted me to East Cooper was the autonomy they allowed my partner … Read more
Before we can define the magic that Amanda McNabb, B.U.S., D.C., N.M.D., is performing over at Charleston Health, we need to define a term that is often bandied about rather carelessly these days: holistic medicine. Holistic medicine is rooted in healing a patient while considering the entirety of their person —balancing their physical, mental, spiritual … Read more
Briana Key had planned her spring break trip for months, with plans of lounging in the Florida sunshine with her girlfriends. However, what the College of Charleston student hoped would be a rejuvenating break turned into days of pain caused by severe sunburn. Key, with her fair complexion and light eyes, had always been cautious … Read more