Month: April 2017

I [Heart] Recipes: Grilled Jamaican Stuffed Fish

Apr 28, 2017 Comments Off on I [Heart] Recipes: Grilled Jamaican Stuffed Fish
October 3 @ 2:11 am

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…

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Top 12 Health & Wellness Books

Apr 24, 2017 Comments Off on Top 12 Health & Wellness Books
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Love 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…

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Nancy Prickett Featured In Volunteer Spotlight

Apr 24, 2017 Comments Off on Nancy Prickett Featured In Volunteer Spotlight
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Each 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…

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Eating Out: Your Healthiest Options

Apr 19, 2017 Comments Off on Eating Out: Your Healthiest Options
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Let’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…

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One Minute Fit: Hamming It Up!

Apr 17, 2017 Comments Off on One Minute Fit: Hamming It Up!
October 3 @ 2:11 am

One 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…

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Skim Health: 4.13.17

Apr 13, 2017 Comments Off on Skim Health: 4.13.17
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Top 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…

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I [Heart] Recipes: The Sweetest ‘Lightly Sweetened’ Carrot Cake

Apr 11, 2017 Comments Off on I [Heart] Recipes: The Sweetest ‘Lightly Sweetened’ Carrot Cake
October 3 @ 2:11 am

It’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…

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Town Of Kiawah Island Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’

Apr 6, 2017 Comments Off on Town Of Kiawah Island Featured in ‘Donor Spotlight’
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Our 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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Menu Planning For Your Irritable Bowel

Apr 4, 2017 Comments Off on Menu Planning For Your Irritable Bowel
October 3 @ 2:11 am

Chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disease that affects roughly 1 in 5 of the population – though many of us experience uncomfortable cramping, constipation or diarrhea often throughout our lives. So when should you consult a physician due to your inner turmoils? When symptoms of pain and discomfort become…

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