Living Well

Top Things That Can Throw Off Your Entire Day

37% of people can tell if they're about to have a bad day within the first 10 minutes of waking up.

If you’re having a rough morning, you might just be ready for the long weekend. Or, you skipped one or more of these things… A poll by the mattress brand Naturepedic asked people to name little things that can throw your whole day off. Here are the top five: Not having coffee. Because you forgot or didn’t have time. Forgetting…

An Avocado a Day Could Help You Sleep Better

They're loaded with fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin K, mono-unsaturated fat, and other good stuff.

An apple a day might “keep the doctor away.” But this other fruit could keep you from lying awake in bed at night. A study at Penn State found eating avocados might help you sleep better. Researchers had people eat one avocado a day for six months and they were surprised to find that their sleep improved. It also lowered…

Christine Visits The POWER of Elderberries’ Myrtle Beach Location!

Visit ThePowerofElderberries.com to learn more about the products offered.

Christine speaks with Jessica Lowery of The Power of Elderberries at their location and gets a behind the scenes look as they make their products! The POWER of Elderberries offers handcrafted, immune-supporting elderberry products made using premium organic ingredients and an abundance of local raw honey! The partner with local beekeepers and keep out added sugar, fillers, dyes and more. Visit…

Annual Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Named by the Environmental Working Group

The group investigates produce items that are found to be contaminated with the highest and lowest levels of pesticides.

The annual report by the Environmental Working Group has named this year’s “dirty dozen” and “clean 15”. The group investigates produce items that are found to be contaminated with the highest levels of pesticides as well as the lowest levels. The list is meant to help shoppers make informed decisions about their produce and be aware of items that might…

Next Level Mobility is Celebrating 3 Years on the Grand Strand!

For more information or a FREE assesment, call (843) 299-2320.

Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility was in the studio to celebrate their 3 year anniversary since opening on the Grand Strand. Their unique fitness studio is focused on improving your health through mobility training using a variety of specialized techniques. They offer everything from body scans, to assisted stretching, group as well as personal training and more! For more information…

Become Healthier, Stronger and More Active with Hope Physical Therapy

For more information, call (843) 256-4016.

Tangena Church sits down with Ed Klixbull of Hope Physical Therapy. Hope Physical Therapy provide pain relief, healing, and injury prevention with custom treatment plans. They use diagnostic methods, such as movement investigation and gait analysis, to help determine which services you will benefit from most. Their mission is helping you reach your highest physical potential. For more information, call (843)…

Next Level Mobility Puts the Personal in Personal Training

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B.J. catches up with Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility as they’ve hit their 3rd anniversary here on the Grand Strand. At Next Level, they offer training styles that promote better health and optimization of your joints! Their coaches can help improve your ability to move better in daily life. Visit them at 907 Garden City Connector, Murrells Inlet, SC…

How AIM Acupuncture Helped a Client Overcome Cluster Headaches

For more information visit AimLiveLife.com or call them at 843-273-4467.

Greg speaks with Tonya Webber of AIM Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine about how they can help lessen pain for those who are suffering. Hear from one of their client’s about her experience and how much the AIM team helped change her life. Plus they’re accepting All 4 Paws donations until May 7th!! For more information visit AimLiveLife.com or call them at 843-273-4467.

The Benefits of Going Carb-Free One Day Per Week

Our bodies burn carbs first, since they're easier to digest. But, when you eat them constantly, your body leans on them for energy instead of burning fat.

If intermittent fasting feels too extreme, a new study found that just skipping carbs for one day a week might help you lose weight and burn more fat. Fasting works by forcing your body to tap into stored fat. The study found that going carb-free for a full day…no bread, no pasta…may have a similar effect, even if you eat…

Dancing Might Be Better for Stress than Exercise

If you're under stress, it may be a good time to put on your dancing shoes!

A new study published in the Psychology of Sport & Exercise says dancing may do more to alleviate stress than working out at the gym. The research found the combination of music, social interaction, and physical movement makes dancing a very effective tool for both reducing stress and boosting mental health. Dancing with a partner or in a group enhances…