Month: April 2017
Smell that in the air? Summer grilling is wafting through the trees and across fences. Make your neighbors envy your barbecue mastery with this simple yet elegant, heart-friendly Jamaican grilled fish recipe, lined with a simple yet spicy crushed wheat cracker and hot chili stuffing. Come for the whopping nutritional…
MoreLove to indulge in a little health and wellness reading? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best published works from the last three years: From mindset magnums to the history of medicine and penetrating prose on mortality, you’re bound to find a book on this list that will leave…
MoreEach month, BIFMC shines a spotlight on one of our many exceptional clinic volunteers. From medical staff to voluntary file clerks, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is able to provide a warm, caring and expert primary medical home to hundreds of uninsured patients. The residents and workers of our Lowcountry community are cared for and…
MoreLet’s face it: Grabbing take-out or frequenting restaurants is one of our biggest weight loss pitfalls as a society. But grabbing meals on the go during a busy week are often a fact of life. Huge portion sizes, decadent dressings, whopping sodium levels and excessive oil continue to plague our…
MoreOne Minute Fit is our health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, shares how you can stretch out your hamstrings and lower back for maximum agility in the comfort of your living room. Barrier Islands Free Medical…
MoreTop health articles of interest circulating in the media this week, 4.13.17 A Washington Post article examines why some families are unable to save money, as a book being released this month,“The Financial Diaries: How American Families Cope in a World of Uncertainty,” by Jonathan Morduch and Rachel Schneider, investigates…
MoreIt’s hard to resist the sweet pastel array of Easter goodies. So why bother? This simple, refreshingly light carrot cake is satisfying without the added sugars and carbohydrates – and a hearty protein helping to boot. Enjoy with a light dusting of confectionary sugar and your own decorative touch, or a dollop…
MoreOur clinic is able to operate and serve hundreds of uninsured patients who live or work on Johns, James and Wadmalaw Island – thanks to the good will and contribution of our donors. Each month, BIFMC will pay tribute to one of our many generous supporters who seek to improve…
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