What is a Healthy Blood Pressure for a Healthy Heart? Ask a Nutritionist.

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog, Health Check
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, puts you at a greater risk of heart disease. Many people who have it don’t know it. It’s important to have your blood pressure checked routinely. If your blood pressure stays higher than 130/80 for a period of time, it can cause serious health problems. These problems include …

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CLINIC TO HOST 12th ANNUAL GOLF INVITATIONAL FUNDRAISER

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KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic (BIFMC), a non-profit organization that provides free health care to uninsured, low income adults who live or work on Johns, James, & Wadmalaw Islands or Folly Beach, is hosting their 12th annual Golf Invitational fundraiser on May 13, 2019 at the Kiawah Island Club Cassique golf …

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How Should I Adapt My Diet for Spring? Ask a Nutritionist.

Categories: Ask a Nutritionist, Blog, Health Check
Joanne M. Gallivan, M.S., R.D.N. is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist and volunteer at Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the Director of the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). It’s Springtime! With spring finally arriving, it’s time to take stock of your current eating habits and lighten up for …

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