Resources
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is pleased to share resources with you about managing your health and our clinic.
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Charleston Cares Blog
Charleston Cares Blog aims to bring you weekly health tips, heart-friendly recipes, and daily living news. You can find us at www.bifmc.org or follow updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tag us using #CharlestonCares or #HIPchs!
Can My Diet Help With Sleep Apnea? Ask a Nutritionist.
Diagnosed with sleep apnea? Changing your diet can help. Sleep apnea is a common cause of not getting a good night sleep. It happens when the muscles in the back of your throat relax. This action blocks your airway when you are sleeping and you stop breathing. It can last for over 10 seconds and…
Can Processed Foods Affect My Brain? Ask A Nutritionist.
Too much ultra-proceeded foods can lead to decline in cognitive health. A new study has shown that eating too many ultra-processed foods in middle-age people can be bad for your cognitive health and lead to cognitive decline as you age. Cognitive decline means there is a decrease in your ability to learn, remember and make…
Community Spotlights: Lowcountry Period Project
Did You Know – 16.9 million people who menstruate in the US are living in poverty. Two-thirds of the 16.9 million low-income women in the US could not afford menstrual products in the past year, with a half of this population reporting a need to choose between menstrual products and food at some point in…
Are Food Expiration Dates Real? Ask a Nutritionist.
Confused about food expiration dates? Learn more about how you can save money – and stop wasting food. When you look at the expiration dates on food, what do they really mean? Expiration dates on most food items have little to do with the safety of the product. Best-by dates let you know when the…
How Do I Save Money at the Grocery Store? Ask A Nutritionist.
Trying to Save Money at the Grocery Store? Here’s a Few Helpful Tips! Grocery prices are getting higher and higher each time you go food shopping. Here are a few ways you can reduce your monthly grocery bill. 1. Plan your meals. This tip is most important. Plan meals and/or recipes for the week that…
Is Moderate Alcohol Consumption Good for My Health? Ask a Nutritionist.
Think a little alcohol is good for your heart? Think again! You may have heard or read that a modest amount of alcohol -such as a glass or two of red wine daily- can help lower your risk of heart disease or improve your blood pressure. But alcohol has also been linked to some diseases…
How to Maximize National Nutrition Month!
It’s National Nutrition Month! March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some nutrition, food and tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Try a few today! Eat breakfast. Include some lean protein, whole grains, fruits and even veggies. Try whole grain cereal and fruit, yogurt with fruit, or a whole wheat tortilla with fresh…
How Can I Take Better Care of My Heart? Ask A Nutritionist.
Time to take care of that ticker! When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. Here are a few ways to take care of your heart and the heart of your loved ones. Try and get five fruits and vegetables each…
Should My Diet Adapt With Age? Ask a Nutritionist.
Want to help keep your brain, heart and skin healthy as you get older? A new diet plan, called the MIND diet, was created to protect your brain and help delay or slow down dementia. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It is a combination of the Mediterranean Diet and the Dash Diet…
Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Ask a Nutritionist.
Trying to lose some weight in the New Year with Intermittent Fasting? What type of diet is best? There are many types of diets to try to help you lose weight. Intermittent fasting is a recent diet trend. This diet requires that you do not eat on specific days of the week or limit your…
How Do I Eat Healthy at the Holidays with Diabetes? Ask a Nutritionist.
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel can disrupt daily routines. But you can still eat healthy during the holidays, even with diabetes. So how exactly do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help:…
Healthy Latino Recipes are Good For All: Ask A Nutritionist
Many traditional (and delicious) Latino foods are passed down from one generation to the next. Making a few simple changes to how we prepare these foods – along with smaller portions sizes – are key to reaping the benefits. It’s important to keep and share many of these traditional foods, but we want these foods…
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