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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