Grand Strand Health & Wellness - August 2020

Grand Strand Health & Wellness - August 2020

August 2020

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CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN

Lessons for New College Students in Uncertain Times

When I was in high school, I took an elective class on the natural history of South Carolina. It was a lot more fun than

The lessons you learn and apply to your life when you’re young will stay with you for years to come. I wouldn’t have Grand Strand Health and Wellness if it wasn’t for the persistence that I learned climbing mountains. I had to go to 16 different banks before one of them would give me a loan to open my practice! For that alone, I feel like I should be grateful that God has helped me hang on to my persistence. At the same time, even if college this year doesn’t look exactly like it has for students in the past, there are still things students can do to ensure that they’re successful in college and beyond, besides just persisting toward their goals. Attending all your classes is important — that might seem like a no brainer, but I think some future university students might need to hear it. Join some sort of extracurricular club or a fraternity or sorority. Find a network or a community of people that can hold you accountable and with whom you can remain close even after college. I’m still friends with at least a dozen of the people I met in college. And finally, develop habits that will help you succeed later in life, as well. I found out that by listening to classical music while I studied, I could remember more. I still listen to symphonies today while I work sometimes. All in all, while the current moment is hard, for students and for anyone really, we shouldn’t stop persisting. One of these days, we’ll reach the top of the mountain and feel grateful that we put in the work when it counted.

most other classes, mostly because of the field trips. We spent days hiking through state parks, where we learned about different native plants and animals, and on occasion, we actually climbed mountains. Weekend mountain climbing trips were common even through the winter, when the cracks and handholds in the rocks ran with icy cold water that turned our fingers numb. It wasn’t always easy, and it didn’t always feel fun, but the view from the top of the mountain was always worth it. Anyone else who’s ever summited Crowders Mountain will know what I’m talking about. Looking out over everything in sight makes you feel like you’ve conquered the world.

National Mountain Climbing Day is Aug. 1, but that’s not the entire reason I tell that story. It requires an enormous amount of persistence to get the rewards of mountain climbing, and if we want to see the rewards of our hard work in any area of our lives, we need to be as persistent as mountain climbers chasing a breathtaking view. One group of young people that have a tremendous opportunity to learn the value of persistence this month, and for the rest of 2020, are students who will be starting college this year. All of them will be taking their first steps toward their chosen career paths and toward adulthood under incredibly difficult circumstances. At the time that I’m writing this, no one seems to really know for sure what college will look like in the fall. With that in mind, however, I just want to say to any future college students who are reading this: I believe that if you persist through this momentarily challenging time in your life, you won’t regret what you see when you reach the end of it.

–Dr. Chris Garner

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CELEBRATING DIANE VAN ARSDALE

Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month

It’s easy to see how much someone values what you do when they can’t seem to stop talking about it with their family and friends. That’s how we know that Diane Van Arsdale, a patient at Grand Strand Health and Wellness for the past five years, really values what we do for our community. With that, we thought we would return the favor by shouting out that she’s our August patient of the month. Like so many of our wonderful patients, Diane truly believes in the value of chiropractic care. She’s told us that whenever she’s experiencing some kind of medical issue, Grand Strand is the first place she thinks to visit. She constantly talks about the care she receives here with her family and friends, to the point where her entire immediate family now visits our office for regular appointments! Every time Diane visits the office, she has the kindest words for our team. Whenever possible, she puts the needs of others first. She loves serving the community and has done so for many years through her job as a hairdresser. She loves helping others feel gorgeous and dazzling. If you’ve ever had your hair done around here, there’s a good chance Diane had a hand in it!

live together in Murrells Inlet, and Diane also has two children who live in the area. Diane and LaLa are seasoned “foodies” who love experiencing new cuisines that pop up in the area. If we’re ever looking for a good restaurant we haven’t tried yet, we know Diane is the one to go to.

When Diane isn’t at our office or working as a hairdresser, she is usually spending time with and taking care of her mother, LaLa. She and LaLa

Thank you, Diane, for allowing us to partner with you in your health care and for all the great restaurants you’ve introduced us to!

All About Collagen

THE PROTEIN THAT HOLDS US TOGETHER

Even if you have heard of collagen, chances are you don’t know much about what it does for the human body. Collagen makes up a third of the body’s proteins. In some ways, it is the glue that holds our bodies together (the first part of “collagen” comes from the Greek word “kolla,” meaning “glue”). Getting your body to produce more collagen can have amazing health benefits, particularly for those who are aging and noticing more wrinkles. There are around 16 types of collagen proteins in the body, but type 1 collagen makes up roughly 90% of a person’s collagen count. Type 1 collagen gives structure to our tendons, bones, connective tissues, and skin. When we’re younger, our bodies produce enough collagen to keep our skin tight and strong. However, as we age, our bodies naturally

produce less collagen, which contributes to thinner skin and wrinkles.

Fortunately, there are certain foods and nutrients you can consume to boost your collagen production and keep your skin smoother and stronger for longer. Collagen begins in the body as procollagen, which is created when two amino acids, glycine and proline, combine. Vitamin C aids this process, so any foods with high concentrations of these nutrients help your body produce more collagen. Egg whites are a great source of proline, along with foods like asparagus, cabbage, and dairy products. Additionally, pork skin, chicken skin, and gelatin all have high levels of glycine. If you want to get your vitamin C levels up, citrus fruits, bell peppers, and strawberries are tasty

choices. Watch out for foods and habits that can damage your collagen production, like eating lots of refined sugar, exposing your skin to too much sunshine, and smoking. By adopting habits and diets that enhance collagen production, you can keep yourself looking younger and feeling better, even as you get older.

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Celebrating Bridgett Choe

Grand Strand’s Team Owner of the Month

About five months ago, Bridgett Choe became the newest shining star on the Grand Strand Health and Wellness Team. She works as a part of our therapy team, and you’ve probably seen her fluttering through the office assisting our patients on and off throughout their therapies. During this time, she’s also done her part signing in patients and taking their temperatures before their appointments. Everyone on Bridgett’s team will tell you that she is eager to learn. Her inquisitive nature knows no bounds when it comes to how she can help our patients. She also has such a caring, loving heart for all the people around her, and it shows in how she helps clients who visit the office to enjoy greater holistic health. Before she was a part of our therapy team, Bridgett was a CrossFit instructor, so she understands the value of a healthy lifestyle. She can even share exercises that

our patients can try at home! Because of Bridgett’s own

They frequently go on hikes, and they love visiting

commitment to having an active lifestyle, she’s always full of energy and on the go wherever she is.

different national parks around the country.

For someone who joined the Grand Strand Health and Wellness team

Bridgett knows a lot about different cultures and beliefs from her days traveling as a military wife. If you ask her, she can definitely tell

so recently, Bridgett has stepped up in big ways. We’re happy she’s decided to call our town home and our office her place of work.

some interesting stories from her time abroad. Since settling down in Grand

Strand, however, she, her boyfriend, her daughter, and his two children love to take in all the natural beauty the U.S. has to offer.

Client Success “It began in 2008 with a little pinch feeling in my left knee and gradually moved to my right knee. My knees were very painful, and the pain moved down my shin. It was hard to walk or stand. Dr. Garner and his staff have made my experience life-changing. I tell everyone I know what a difference it has made doing small things like bending, standing for long periods of time, walking, etc. This is something I will continue to do for my overall health.”

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–Doris Watters

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Inside This Issue Lessons for New College Students in Uncertain Times 1

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Diane Van Arsdale: Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month

The Protein That Holds Us Together

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Bridgett Choe: Team Owner of the Month

Client Success

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Exercise Your Way to a Clean Home

Turn Household Chores Into Effective Exercise YOUR ‘CLEAN’ WORKOUT ROUTINE

• WIPE DOWN: Whether you’re wiping windows or scrubbing appliances, do

Everyone knows how labor-intensive cleaning can be. A long day of scrubbing down your house is a great way to work your muscles and get your blood pumping, so crank up some tunes, grab a mop, and get ready to transform your cleaning routine into a great workout. To get physical benefits from cleaning, you need to turn up the intensity of your methods. Exaggerate your motions, pick up your pace, and keep your abs tight and knees flexed. Nearly any chore can be turned into an exercise, but here are some ideas to get you started. • VACUUM: Vacuum briskly nonstop for at least 20 minutes, switching arms as you go. For an added challenge, do lunges as you vacuum and remember to keep your toes pointed straight ahead and your knees bent at 90-degree angles. • PICK UP: Instead of simply bending over to pick up toys or clothes, do a squat with every item you grab. Remember to use your legs, not your back. You can also do squats while unloading the dishwasher or with any other chore that involves repeated bending.

big, exaggerated arm circles until

your muscles start to burn and make sure you’re switching arms as you go.

• COOK: It’s not cleaning, but it’s still a chore with useful downtime. While food is simmering or thawing in the microwave, do some pushups, situps, or planks to get your muscles moving. You can implement dozens of exercises to turn mundane activities into beneficial workouts. Some chores will burn more calories than others, but every bit of activity helps. Now’s the time to work your way to a cleaner house and a healthier you.

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