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!
Trying to Cut Back on Sugar? Ask a Nutritionist.
Trying to cut back on sugar? Here are a few tips to help. The latest recommendations from the US dietary guidelines continue to strongly recommend limiting your sugar intake. But not all sugars are the same: Natural sugars are found in fruit and milk and are important nutrients for a healthy diet. But sugars found…
Healthcare Intern Confidential: “What’s The Catch?”
“What’s The Catch?“The perspective of a student intern on the operations of a free health clinic “What are your summer plans?” is a question all students are asked every spring. To my delight, I explain my opportunity to learn from and contribute to the daily operations at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, located on Johns Island,…
Do I Really Need to Eat Fruits and Vegetables Every Day? Ask A Nutritionist.
Should you really strive to consume fruits and vegetables each day? The answer is yes: Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce chances of death. A new research study has found that eating two fruits and three vegetables a day may be enough to lower chances of death from heart disease, cancer, and lung illnesses…
Soul Food for Healthy Living: Ask A Nutritionist – And a Soul Food Historian.
“In addition to the traditional soul food, one is called down-home healthy. The idea there is that you take traditional soul food preparations and you try to lighten them up on the calories, the salt, the fat. For example, instead of using smoked or salted pork, you would use smoked turkey. You might grill or…
Surprising Facts about Free Clinics
More than half of the US population will dip below the poverty line at some point before the age of 65. Many Americans may find themselves without health insurance at one point or another in life – which can be a very frightening experience. Whether a person is in between jobs; works without receiving employee…
What’s a Reasonable Exercise Goal Per Day? Ask A Nutritionist.
According to new research, exercising as little as 11 minutes a day can help you live longer. We all know we should spend time being physically active on a regular basis – and it can be a struggle to fit some exercise into your busy day. However, the research now indicates that only 11 minutes…
The Dignity of Health Care
What does ‘health care for all’ mean? It starts with emphasizing dignity for those in our own community. As one of 1200 free and charitable clinics across the US, Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic is a nonprofit organization built up by those in the community, for the community. We run on the volunteer efforts of…
I [Heart] Recipes: Savory Pumpkin Risotto
Sick of pumpkin yet? We hope not! This festive food is actually a winter squash, and is loaded with healthy vitamins and minerals for just a fraction of the calories (approximately 50 cal per cup!) – certainly nothing to say “boo” about. In fact, a pumpkin is about 94% water, while the seeds deliver an…
How Can I Keep My Immune System Strong? Ask A Nutritionist.
Cold and flu season are upon us. With the coronavirus still present, it’s even more important to try to stay as healthy as you can. It may not be entirely possible to prevent illness this upcoming season – but you can take steps to protect your body by eating a variety of nutritious foods. The…
Problems With Mask-Wearing and Helpful Solutions
Wearing a mask is the new reality – and responsibility – for all Americans. When you wear a face covering, the risk of spreading COVID-19 reduces drastically, protecting those who are more at-risk and vulnerable to poor health outcomes, such as adults over 65 or those who are immunocompromised. It’s also ok to acknowledge that…
How To Avoid Food Poisoning : Ask A Nutritionist
One in six Americans will get sick from food poisoning this year. That’s why food safety is so important for you and your family. Many of us are doing more cooking at home now. Remember these four steps to help your family stay safe from food poisoning at home: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. Clean. -Wash…
Can My Diet Affect My Vision? Ask A Nutritionist.
Getting older means it’s even more important to protect your vision – with food. As you get older, especially after the age of 65, the rate of eye related diseases nearly triples. That’s why it is so important to take care of your eyes and protect your vision. Good nutrition can help. Age-related macular degeneration,…
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