Aging Backward

While we can’t stop time, targeted therapies and lifestyle strategies may help slow biological aging. As people age, it’s only natural that we search for ways to turn back the clock and improve our quality of life as we get older. What we are actually referring to are our epigenetic clocks and aging, meaning your … Read more

From Burn to Bliss: The Chemistry Behind a Runner’s High

Runner’s High in Charleston Charleston is a runner’s paradise, offering everything from straight, paved roads with amazing views to challenging terrain along historical cobblestone streets. Many runners experience what’s called a “runner’s high,” a euphoric feeling brought on by physical exertion. But what exactly causes a runner’s high and is it safe? What Causes a … Read more

It Takes a Village: Understanding IEPs and the Power of Advocacy

IEP Advocacy in Charleston When Jennifer Burke looks back on her son Cayden’s earliest years in school, she remembers equal parts fear and determination. Cayden was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and entered the Charleston County School District through Child Find shortly after. Like many parents facing an individualized education program, or IEP, Burke … Read more

Why Local Sourcing Defines the Lowcountry Plate

Local Sourcing in Charleston Let’s spill the sweet tea: Charleston isn’t just about pastel antebellum houses and carriage rides. This city is the heartbeat of Southern food culture. Nobody does local and seasonal like the Holy City. Forget tired trends and foodie catchphrases – here, “eat local” is more than a trend: It’s a full-on … Read more

The Mind-Body Connection: Does a Healthy Attitude Make for a Healthy Body?

Mind-Body Connection in Charleston The link connecting our mental and physical health is bidirectional, meaning that our physical health can impact our mental health and vice versa. According to Hannah Heusing, PA-C, clinical director with iTrust Wellness in Greenville, the mind-body connection starts with gut health. “Serotonin is probably the most commonly thought of neurotransmitter … Read more

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