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When thousands of South Carolinians are testing positive for COVID-19 every day and there are concerns that more contagious variants will speed up the spread of the coronavirus, a new treatment is offering hope to patients and hospitals alike. Monoclonal antibody infusion therapy is an experimental treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of developing … Read more
Chronic pain affects an estimated 100 million Americans, and while prescription medications are often used as the first line of treatment, this approach doesn’t work for everyone. Kevin Lewis, D.C., owner of Greenville Spine Institute, uses a holistic, all-natural chiropractic treatment approach that provides an alternative to addictive medication or invasive surgery. He described a … Read more
Could something as simple as meditating for a few minutes every day make you healthier? Mindfulness exercises increase brain activity, and studies show increased brain activity can lead to increased immunity and many other health benefits. “Some studies definitely show that mindfulness and meditation can improve markers of inflammation and immunity,” said Ann Gregory Kelly, … Read more
A growing number of adults have turned to drinking to relieve the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Radical social, biological and personal changes are providing already vulnerable people with more opportunities to drink excessively, limiting the success of their normal, healthier coping habits. According … Read more
By Isabel Alvarez Arata “Most injuries happen when people are compensating in some way for how their body moves,” said Jill Zimmerman, DPT, a personal trainer with more than 15 years of experience. Whether it be picking up a child or swinging a golf club, the body often compensates to achieve required movements. Pain associated … Read more
By Fay Boudet Melanie Cozad, Ph.D., assistant professor and researcher at the University of South Carolina, has always been interested in the dynamics between patient and provider. After working with patients in the Prisma Health Upstate health care system, she developed an interest in rheumatoid arthritis and how to facilitate the patient and provider experience … Read more