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Who Can Help Me in Charleston, SC?
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If you live in or around Charleston, SC, and you are struggling with financial hardship, health issues or personal crisis, there are many resources in place to help you get…

Recognizing Portion Sizes
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When it comes to maintaining healthy eating habits in the US, perhaps one of our biggest transgressions is overdoing the portions sizes we consume. The reality is – it is not often what…

Meal Planning With Diabetes -And A Diabetic Meal Plan App To Guide You
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Living with diabetes – a reality for 10% of the US population – it is often a daunting task to throw a recipe together that keeps your glucose levels, cholesterol,…

One Minute Fit: Dancing With The Stairs!
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One Minute Fit is our new 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…

Holiday Depression: 5 Tips to Cope
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Does the holiday season fill you with cheer and excitement for the upcoming year? Odds are, no – not at all. According to the American Psychological Association, half of all…

One Minute Fit: Pumpkin Pie First!
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One Minute Fit is our new health and lifestyle video series aimed at introducing simple, healthy habits into your daily routine. Brittany Block, Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, walks us through our…

Why Doesn’t Every American Have Health Insurance Now?
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Who exactly are the Americans without health insurance today? Wasn’t the point of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cover everyone? While the Affordable Care Act has extended coverage to…

I [heart] Recipes: Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
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Just in time for Halloween, a sweet and satisfying breakfast fit for a weekend at home- without a spooky sugar count.

How To Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes in Charleston
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It’s no secret that mosquitoes are host to an array of viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and more – and are potentially harmful to the young, elderly, sick and pregnant.…

Introducing ‘Charleston Cares’, The BIFMC Blog
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Exciting things are happening at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic! In addition to launching our brand new, easier to navigate website, you can also stay up to date on the…