Christine Steele

We know Botox as the liquid facelift, mimicking the proverbial fountain of youth. But this magical injection does so much more than just reverse the signs of aging. Check out our previous post, The Benefits of Botox: Not Just for the Glitterati, to…

As the years go by, it happens to everyone—loosening skin, sagging cheeks, drooping features, the works. While it may be a less-desirable part of getting older, it’s also completely natural for skin to lose its laxity due to loss of collagen as it…

Most people may have never heard of the vagus nerve, or what vagus nerve stimulation is, but it’s essential to fighting stress. Vagus nerve stimulation can be used to stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system and get your body out of…

Interview with gut health expert Dr. Katherine Birchenough of OptimalSelf MD in Greenville, South Carolina.bShe was one of the first doctors in the state to become certified in functional medicine.

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Dark spots are just a part of life, especially if you are like me and enjoy being outdoors as much as possible. That’s one reason I moved to a state that gets nearly 300 days of sunshine a year. The health benefits of the sun’s rays are…

Crepey skin can seem like an ongoing battle. With each passing year, our skin becomes thinner and less taut. We’ve all noticed those areas where skin appears paper thin, almost like tissue paper, and starts to resemble the thin, crinkled crepe paper…

Have you ever wanted to make someone’s wish come true? South Carolina women have the opportunity to do just that by signing up to be members of the W.I.S.H. Society. W.I.S.H. stands for Women Inspiring Strength and Hope, and that’s exactly what these…

If you have ever wanted to try yoga but didn’t know where to start, Lowcountry Power Yoga has the solution for you. Or, if you never wanted to try yoga, because you didn’t think you could, Lowcountry Power Yoga has the solution for you as well.…

Ancient cultures knew the benefits of sweating for good health. Native Americans held sweat lodge ceremonies for spiritual enlightenment. European cultures used sweating for physical cleansing and warmth. Celtic tribes were known to sweat it out in…

If you are like most of us, you probably try to take care of your body. You get fairly regular check ups. You try to eat healthy, drink lots of water, and get some kind of exercise everyday, even if it's only to walk the dog around the block. But how…

There are regions of the world where people live longer, healthier, and mostly happier lives. They are called Blue Zones because they are oceanic coastal areas. People in these regions for centuries have tended to live well into their 80s, 90s, and…

Nobody likes to be in pain. Whether it’s an injury or an illness, a headache, a toothache, or some other malady, when you are in pain, all you want is for the pain to go away. Now, imagine living with that pain on a daily basis. What is chronic pain?…

Spring is a great time to begin thinking about summer and outdoor entertaining. With the right landscaping and improvements, you can create a space you’ll never want to leave. Staying home will be much more fun when you have an oasis in your own…

Everyone wants to have clear glowing skin, and exfoliation is a great way to get it. But too much of a good thing can be bad for your skin. That also goes for using the wrong kind of exfoliator for your skin type. In this article, we break down the…

60 www UpstatePhysiciansSC com www HealthLinksUpstate comHEALTHLINKS IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THESE UPSTATE AREA NONPROFITSOne of the things Laryn Weaver and the Greenville Area Parkinson Society want you to know is that the symptoms of Par…

Thick, luxurious hair is something that both men and women desire. But what if you have thinning hair? The good news is, beautiful, healthy-looking locks are not out of your reach. Read on to discover what causes hair loss, how much hair loss is…

From the Greek “helios” for sun and “chrysos” for gold, for the bright yellow flowers the plant produces, helichrysum essential oil is one of the world’s most luxurious and sought-after essential oils today. Famous for its scent, which has been…