When You’re Pregnant & Recovering From an Eating Disorder... Vulnerability has never been my strong suit. It wasn't until I sat in a group session on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Eating Recovery Center in Greenville, SC that I began my journey with vulnerability. I said, “I am disturbed with this aching feeling. I feel as if I can never get close to people. … [Read more...] about WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT & RECOVERING FROM AN EATING DISORDER
Wellness
MEET KAT DE LA CRUZ OF FREEHUB BICYCLES
Meet Kat De La Cruz of FreeHub Bicycles... With 22 miles of the Upstate's Swamp Rabbit Trail, our city is the perfect place to have a bike! But if you don't have a bike where do you start? We recently sat down with FreeHub Bicycles Downtown's Shop Manager and Certified Technician to discuss her role at the shop, bike maintenance and more. So let's go meet FreeHub Bicycles … [Read more...] about MEET KAT DE LA CRUZ OF FREEHUB BICYCLES
RUN WITH TREESUPSTATE ON TURKEY DAY
Run with TreesUpdate on Turkey Day... TreesUpstate believes in the social, economic and environmental benefits of planting trees in and around the Upstate of South Carolina. One of their initiatives: plant 25,000 trees in 10 years. And so far they've already successfully planted 15,000 trees in the last 6 years! As you can imagine, trees are not cheap. So … [Read more...] about RUN WITH TREESUPSTATE ON TURKEY DAY
HALLOWEEN CANDY & YOUR TEETH
Halloween Candy & your Teeth... With Halloween just around the corner, and lots of temptation all around us, let’s talk about Halloween candy and your teeth. When it comes to your oral health, sweets in moderation are okay, as long as you also brush twice a day and floss before bed. What you want to avoid is tooth decay that can lead to cavities or even tooth loss. … [Read more...] about HALLOWEEN CANDY & YOUR TEETH
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 18-20
Welcome to your Things to Do this Weekend: October 18-20 post… Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 71 & low of 48 Saturday: Rainy, high of 58 & low of 52 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 76 & low of 57 Friday, October 18th Boo in the Zoo at the Greenville Zoo 4:30-7:30pm Boo is back at the zoo! Featuring 20 trick-or-treat stations, character photo … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: OCTOBER 18-20
CORPORATE WELLNESS WITH SPORTSCLUB
Corporate Wellness with Sportsclub... Did you know the average employee will spend over 1800 hours a year at work? This is a huge amount of time in which employers can have a real impact on their employees by educating them on the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Research from organizations such as the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about CORPORATE WELLNESS WITH SPORTSCLUB
MEET BRANDON KINDER OF bioPURE
Meet Brandon Kinder of bioPURE... Did you know there's a new service in the Upstate that eliminates up to 99.999% of the germs that cause colds and flu? That service is called bioPURE. Since its launch in Spring 2016, bioPURE has keeping homes, offices and families clean with a safe and non-toxic technology. Now let's go meet the owner, Brandon Kinder (and his family) of … [Read more...] about MEET BRANDON KINDER OF bioPURE
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 3
Welcome to your Things to Do this Week: September 30-October 3 post… Weather Forecast Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 93 & low of 72 Tuesday: A few clouds, high of 90 & low of 71 Wednesday: Sunny, high of 94 & low of 72 Thursday: More sun, high of 97 & low of 72 Monday, September 30th Oktoberfest at 13 Stripes Brewery It's a week long celebration … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 3
THE TOOTHBRUSH DEBATE
The Toothbrush Debate... It is my belief that just about every adult patient (and every young patient in braces) should have an electric toothbrush. There are 2 reasons for this: time spent brushing and force of brushing. When I was a student in dental school I had a professor that said a manual toothbrush could be as effective as an electric brush if used properly, and … [Read more...] about THE TOOTHBRUSH DEBATE
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 20-22
Welcome to your Things to Do this Weekend: September 20-22 post… Weather Forecast Friday: Sunny, high of 82 & low of 59 Saturday: More sun, high of 86 & low of 61 Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 87 & low of 62 Friday, September 20th Euphoria Weekend is here! The annual four-day foodie festival is back! Featuring 39 events, 100+ culinary professionals, … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: SEPTEMBER 20-22