Laura Getty has been diagnosed with cancer — twice. She’s been through all the scary treatments, all the stressful insurance claims and frustrating doctor appointments. Ultimately, what she said got … Continue Reading...
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A Thriving Adult with Autism
Nancy Lowe had a suspicious hunch when her son, Josh, was just 6 months old that something was not quite right. Yes, her baby was happy and constantly smiling, but he was not physically active the way … Continue Reading...
Tour the Grocery Store
Everyone goes shopping for groceries, most of us at least once a week. We cruise through the aisles past an abundance of appealing food items, loading our carts with everything from Almond Joy candy … Continue Reading...
Advocating for Your Health
Navigating the health care system as a patient is overwhelming, so much so that many people avoid appointments altogether due to uncertainty about getting bogged down in the details of insurance, … Continue Reading...
Patient Buy In to Alternative Therapy
Hocus pocus? Ineffective? Too expensive? Not backed by scientific research? A waste of time, energy and money? The reasons Dr. Jeffrey Farricielli, who practices at the Center for Regenerative … Continue Reading...
Facts on Coronavirus
The World Health Organization defines the coronavirus as a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans. The illness in humans ranges from the common cold to more severe respiratory … Continue Reading...
Exercise Works for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating malady, cursing its victims with a variety of issues ranging from involuntary movement to difficulty walking to troubling changes in speaking and handwriting. And … Continue Reading...
Walking for MS
One million Americans are currently living with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, according to a recent study funded by the National MS Society. This neurological disease affects the central nervous … Continue Reading...
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HydroONE Combats Obesity
Did you know that there are three grams of sugar in one of those small packages of sweetener that you put in your coffee? And did you know that there are about 20 of those sugar packages in a 32-ounce … Continue Reading...
Customer Satisfaction for Medical Supplies
Anita Patel can relate to her Tri-State Medical Supplies customers. She and her husband, Roy Patel, own the medical equipment business that has locations in both Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. … Continue Reading...
Heal Faster with Stem Cell Therapy
As we get older, our body’s regenerative capabilities can wane, leaving us vulnerable to a range of painful degenerative conditions, including joint arthritis. But cells from a healthy baby’s … Continue Reading...
Delaying Tooth Decay with Silver Diamine Fluoride
Dental caries affect 1 out of 4 children aged 2 to 5 years old, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Today, there is a less invasive and more conservative way to treat dental … Continue Reading...
A Treatment for Parkinson’s
Anyone with a family member living with Parkinson’s disease knows the signs. He or she often moves differently, almost shuffling, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may … Continue Reading...
“Those Are My Legs” Can You Relate to Venous Insufficiency?
The skin on your legs is discolored or patchy. There are veins that appear “ropey” and pop out. You have sores on your legs not caused by an injury of any kind. They look swollen, especially around … Continue Reading...
Home Sweet Dental Home
What does it mean to develop a “dental home” for your child? We all know it’s important to establish healthy oral hygiene habits at an early age, but what about developing a positive relationship with … Continue Reading...
An Easy Dental Appointment
What if going to the dentist was a comfortable experience, one that you actually looked forward to? Most people, if you asked them, would place a trip to the dentist somewhere near the bottom of their … Continue Reading...
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