September is Suicide Prevention Month, a perfect time to raise awareness, educate ourselves and commit to supporting those around us who may be struggling. As a seasoned therapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the silent battles many women fight. The conversation around mental health has thankfully become more open, yet there’s one topic that often remains hushed: […]
Breastfeeding can be both challenging and beautiful. Although it seems like the most natural of acts, success can take plenty of patience, research and support from organizations committed to serving all Coast families. Breastfeeding offers valuable benefits for both moms and babies, but making it accessible to everyone means understanding and overcoming challenges. Tiffany Hills, […]
Awaiting the birth of a child is a joyous time; but for many expectant mothers, pregnancy comes with some unwelcome side effects, including varicose and spider veins. Let’s take a deeper look into how, why, and when venous insufficiency can make what should be a happy time unpleasant, or even painful. As if pregnancy and […]
Before a tornado hits, it typically announces itself with some classic indicators: huge hail, a dark, almost green sky and emergency sirens. By heeding these warnings from Mother Nature, we have more time to take cover before seeing a twister. When something is wrong with our health, bodies will often provide indicators. Ignoring symptoms of […]
Originally from Indiana, Rebecca Byrd has lived in Gulfport since 1980 and has been the bookkeeper at Northwood Church for 21 years. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In February of 2012, I had a benign tumor removed from each breast. In November of 2019, I had an abnormal mammogram. The MRI showed it was a “well-circumscribed oval […]
The tragic death of Ocean Springs teen Aubreigh Wyatt devasted the Coast community and left many moms facing the same terrifying thought: What if this were my child? Thirteen-year-old Wyatt allegedly was experiencing bullying before taking her own life last September. Interest in the case has resurfaced amid news reports of a lawsuit filed against […]
By Dr. Magdy G. Mikhail Cholesterol often is synonymous in people’s minds with blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes. However, cholesterol is an important part of a healthy body. The liver produces the waxy, fat-like substance that helps your body produce new cells, repair damaged tissue and produce hormones like estrogen. We also get cholesterol […]
