CELEBRATING CHUCK RANSEAR
Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month
Even though holistic health and wellness can be a lifetime commitment, it doesn’t take long to see the positive results. If anyone proves that to be the case, it’s Chuck Ransear, a patient of ours who hasn’t even been coming to Grand Strand Health and Wellness for a year yet, and has already experienced relief from his neck and lumbar pain. Chuck has always been a hardworking guy. He started his career by serving in the U.S. Navy and then worked in the steel industry for several years doing various jobs. After he retired, he and his wife decided to move to the Myrtle Beach area from Thousand Island, New York. They have three children and two grandchildren. Chuck’s appointments at our office aren’t the only way he’s positively impacted his health since moving to Myrtle Beach — he’s also lost more than 50 pounds! It helps that he’s always been an athletic individual, who loves getting exercise while doing his favorite activities. He’s out on the local golf course several times a week! Everyone on our team is pretty sure we know the real secret to Chuck’s weight-loss success, though. Every time he visits our office, he brings all sorts of goodies with him to share with us. That way, he won’t be tempted to eat them himself! Of course, we’ll never say no to The Fountain of Youth
anything Chuck brings us, and Jackie, one of our front desk rock stars, wants to thank him personally for the “extra insulation for the winter.”
All in all, we love Chuck’s sense of humor, his enthusiasm for health, and his giving heart. We look forward to continuing to help Chuck on his journey toward better lumbar and neck comfort and toward greater holistic health in general. Thank you for your service to our country, Chuck, and thank you for ensuring there is never a dull moment in the office when you’re around!
Vaccines have been the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel we call the COVID-19 pandemic, but scientists don’t yet have a full picture of the virus or its treatments. In an effort to better understand the coronavirus, researchers are looking at how medical professionals can better treat our most vulnerable populations or prevent them from ever contracting COVID-19. Experts have long feared that a COVID-19 vaccine may not help the older adults who need it most, as these individuals are often more at risk of contracting the disease and having a weakened immune system. However, some researchers hypothesize that anti-aging medications may boost the effectiveness of the vaccine for older adults, and there are some promising results from early studies.
lifespan of fruit flies and mice. Anti-aging expert Jan Mannick explains that researchers think mTOR may contribute to failing immune systems in humans, so blocking the production of this protein could drastically improve the success rate of a COVID-19 vaccine in older adults. As promising as these results and many other studies are, medical experts are quick to remind the public that more research is needed to understand the possible link between anti-aging medications and their effects on the efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine in older adults. These medications include treatments that indirectly affect aging like some diabetes medication. The good news is that you don’t have to wait for researchers to find a “miracle pill” to boost your immunity. Incorporate natural remedies into your routine instead! Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and other foods rich in vitamin D that boost your immune system —
like salmon, mushrooms, and greens — and remember to drink plenty of water. While you’re at it, wear sunscreen to prevent the sun from aging your skin prematurely and increasing your chance of having other health issues. It’s important to stay optimistic and do what we can with what we know now while researchers work toward an effective vaccine.
One study published in Nature found that a drug that limited the creation of the protein mTOR lengthened the
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