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Day: January 2, 2019

Charlie’s First Snow

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Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of the Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members get the most out of life alongside their human companions. Here, we’ll feature his reflections on what it’s like to be a dashing downtown doggie, as he reminds all of us how to play well together.  This January, Charlie celebrates the New Year by embarking on his first snow adventure and turns a bit “abominable” in the process.   I have some great doggie pen pal friends. Over Christmas they invited me to join them in the mountains of Colorado where they live so we could play in person and I could see my first snow. They couldn’t believe it when I told them I had never seen snow before.  Rolf, is a St. Bernard and Tim, a Giant Alaskan Malamute, so they really dig the cold temperatures. Plus they know that I have my very own column where I write about my adventures on a monthly basis, and they wanted to provide me with some fodder for it as well as fun.  (I think secretly, they also wanted to laugh at me a bit seeing as I’m the kind of guy who’s more inclined to loll about on plush sofas being snuggled rather than hiking up rugged snow-covered mountains, but whatever.)  So Rolf wrote me:  Dear Charlie,  Can you come and play before the New Year? There’s snow. Tim will be here too. Ask Jim.    Rolf So I asked Jim if I could go for a sleepover, and he said yes, and luckily Megan was heading that direction anyway, and agreed to drop me at my friend’s house. I donned a little green and black plaid wool jacket to protect me from the cold (it also matches my Insider hat that I sport frequently, goodie!), and I was off. When our plane landed and we arrived at Rolf’s house, Megan rang the bell, and I met my friend Rolf for the first time. Boy was he huge! But oh so friendly.  We frolicked and played as dogs do in way of greeting, and Rolf accidentally drooled on me, but it was all good. Hey, friends are forgiving.   Then I met Tim too (also huge, also friendly, luckily no drool) and after a quick bowl of water, we headed into Rolf’s backyard where there was a foot of snow. I saw it when we first arrived in Colorado, but this wasn’t shoveled.  It was fluffy, light and pristine. I have never seen anything so white before in my life, excepting the luscious coat of yours truly. And when I touched my paw to it, I sank right up to my belly, and brrrrrrrrrr, was it cold. But I loved the softness and delicateness of it.  Rolf and Tim went bounding and rolling immediately, while I stayed tentatively behind, warming up to this new element. As I stepped and struggled, the snow became stuck between my paws until it was like I was walking with attached snow paddles.  Then it was time for a snowball fight— we all frolicked and rolled and romped, and exhausted from all the fun, I waddle-paddled back to the door to be let in. But as I approached, I saw standing in front of me a giant snow monster!  It had black eyes, and was entirely made of snow. ARRRGGGG I screamed, leaping two feet in the air. But when I leapt, so did the monster, and airborne, my snow-paddle feet crumbled, as well as the monster in front of me, which was just…. my reflection.  Tim and Rolf were rolling on the ground howling with laughter. But I’ll tell you, much as I enjoyed my first romp in the snow, I sure was glad to get back inside and onto the couch in front of a warm fire, where Rolf’s mom obligingly gave me a belly rub.  It’s good to try new things, but some of my favorites will always remain just that— favorites.  Until next time, 

Spiced Herbal Chai

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Spiced Herbal Chai  Mullein leaf has been used for thousands of years in herbal medicine.  It is said to be a great expectorant, soothing coughs and loosening phlegm. An infusion of the flower is said to be helpful with colic, and a poultice of the leaves can ease the pain of hemorrhoids. An infusion of the leaves in olive oil has been used for centuries to treat ear infections.  According to folklore, it is associated with the element of fire and was introduced to the United States in the 1700s when it was used to poison fish in Virginia.  We won’t ask questions about that, but you may want to use discretion with whom you serve the below recipe.   Wild history, myth, and medicine aside, mullein adds a nourishing, soothing quality to your repertoire of winter time beverages. The leaves are long, fuzzy, and silvery-green, and look like they can imbue whoever consumes them with a bit of their rugged hardiness.  Here’s to beating the winter-time blues!   Ingredients 1 quart of mullein infusion, from 1 oz of dried mullein leaf herb (found online)  1 quart whole milk 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 1 pinch of nutmeg 1 whole cardamon pod 4- 6 T maple syrup  Directions To make the mullein infusion, put 1 ounce of dried mullein in a quart mason jar, crock pot or sturdy glass container or jug. Pour boiling water to the top and push down the herb, topping off the jar with boiling water. Cover loosely (so the jar does not seal), and set aside. Allow to infuse for 6 hours or overnight.   Strain the mullein infusion into a large bowl or heat-proof pitcher. Squeeze the herb tightly to release any excess liquid.   In a medium sized pan on the stove, add the milk and spices and infuse over very low heat for 20-30 minutes. Avoid boiling or simmering the milk.  Add the strained mullein infusion to the mix, and keep warm on the stove to continue infusing the spices into the mix. Steep until it reaches it’s desired strength, 20 minutes up to 4 hours. Add maple syrup to taste.   Best if used within 2 days.

The Market Common Welcomes: Trust Thy Barber to the Neighborhood

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Trust Thy Barber So They Say by Ashley Daniels It’s not just about looking good, it’s about feeling good. And that’s exactly what owner Tommy Printz is delivering to each client who sits in one of the chairs in front of him at the new, Trust Thy Barber barbershop here in the Market Common.  The shop first opened November 1, restoring the long-lost artistry of old school barbering— with hot towel shaves, beard trims, and perfectly blended haircuts—  delivered in a modern setting.  Tommy has family ties in the barbershop industry— growing up, his father was a barber in his small hometown outside Akron, Ohio.  As a youngster, Tommy didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. After high school, he joined the Army. It was only after his service that he decided to attend barber school.  Tommy remembers many vacations to Myrtle Beach as a kid, and on one visit later in life with his wife and two children, he felt a calling to make it home. In 2005, he found a Help Wanted ad for Woody’s Barbershop, and he and his family started their new life in Myrtle Beach.  Over the years, Tommy also enrolled in digital art classes at Horry Georgetown Technical College funded by his G.I. Bill, worked at a large format sign printer, and then returned to his barber roots at 18/8, a high-end men’s salon. Eventually, he decided to open his own shop.  Trust Thy Barber was first born as a mini 8 by 10-foot business within a collective workspace building called Sola Salon on 42nd Avenue North. But Tommy was thinking bigger and better, which was what brought him to the Market Common.  “Every day, I’d drive by this spot, and when it became vacant, I knew this was my space,” he says.  Business at Trust Thy Barber has been booming, spawned from his philosophy to treat each client like a “rock star.” The classic barbershop offers all the services from your grandfather’s era: haircuts, buzz cuts, beard trims, straight razor shaves, shampoo and hot towel, even nose and ear hair trim— but with some modern upgrades— like cold beer and water, snacks and TV. The kids (and kids at heart) will also love to pass time on their classic video arcade game station.  Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. Right now, the barber staff is at two, including Tommy and Pat, but he plans to add more experienced barbers in the new year.  Eventually his son, currently studying the trade at vocational school in Conway, will join their ranks. Tommy says he’s saving a chair on the end just for him.  Trust Thy Barber Globe Phone Map-marked-alt

Surfside Welcomes the Snowbirds

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by The Town of Surfside Beach There are some famous migrations in nature.  The swallows return every year to Capistrano. The monarch butterflies fly over 2500 miles to spend the winter in a warmer climate. Surfside Beach also has its own migration pattern. Between Thanksgiving and the middle of January every year, the town has an influx of cars with license plates from northern states and Canadian provinces. This is when the “Snowbirds” arrive.  Snowbirds are a part of the nature of a beach community, and a welcome addition to our area. They support our businesses, eat at our restaurants, purchase food and items in local stores, and help keep businesses that might have closed for the season to stay open.  They are a vibrant group, willing to go long distances to enjoy the beauty of the beach at Surfside. Today’s Snowbird frequently becomes tomorrow’s resident. After visiting the area several times, experiencing the lifestyle and seeing the affordability of housing, the decision to become a resident is an easy one to make. Surfside Beach has less than 5,000 full time residents, but has a rental housing market capable of supporting numbers many times that. Snowbirds utilize this capacity, and can make or break a rental property owner’s business year.  Many local restaurants and bars have programs that treat a Snowbird as a “local” and offer discounts and incentives. The lower cost of living in the Surfside Beach area, as compared to New England states or the Canadian Provinces, means the visitor’s budget can go much farther here than it can at home. Real estate statistics show February is the busiest month for real estate closings in the area. It’s a combination of more units listed for sale in the off season, and more involved potential purchasers in our area. Snowbirds use their time to become familiar with the area, and are attracted by the diverse style of neighborhoods.  Second-home sales are very common, as the visitors want to experience all that Surfside Beach has to offer, but still want to stay connected for friends and family wherever home is. It’s also not unheard of that one family will make the move to Surfside Beach and within a few years, relatives and friends from home will move into the area too.  So, when you see a couple looking a little confused because of the two Highway 17s or is it 3rd Avenue North, or South, and what town, offer to help. They could be your new neighbors in a couple of years. 

An Inside Look at Carolina Forest

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by Melissa LaScaleia Carolina Forest is a twenty-five square-mile residential community located between the cities of historic Conway to the west, and fun-loving Myrtle Beach to the east.  With a mere fifteen minute drive to our famous white sandy beaches, and adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and wild beauty of the Waccamaw Wildlife Refuge, the location, services, and economics of Carolina Forest makes it one of the area’s most desirable communities in which to live.  Highways 31 and 501 offer easy connection points to the rest of the Grand Strand and surrounding environs. Sporting its own award-winning public school system (which was designated best in the state); golf courses; medical, emergency and public services; entertainment; a myriad of shopping and dining opportunities; low taxes; booming economic growth; and burgeoning job market; Carolina Forest is a vibrant, growing community with much to offer residents as well as those looking for investment opportunities.  The Tanger Outlets, a comprehensive, upscale shopping complex, lies on the outskirts. The Carolina Forest area has witnessed a steady and consistent growth; from 2000 to 2010, the population rose from 3,500 to 18,000 people. Today it soars above 35,000.  The community is being developed according to a master plan, with new neighborhoods and amenities being added constantly to meet demand. More than half of the area’s hardwood forests and pine trees have been protected as conservation land, ensuring the fabric of this community remains preserved in nature. The Farm, Spring Lake, The Bluffs on the Waterway, Waterford Plantation, Waterbridge, Summerlyn, and Southgate, are some of the most popular neighborhoods in Carolina Forest.  Clean, safe, high-quality, new, and family friendly describes the feel of the area. Options for homes include a wide range to appeal to anyone’s taste: single family, apartment complexes, long term rentals, condos, townhomes and luxury estates. 

Top Cleaners

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Dry cleaner handing clothing to a customer with a smile.

Your Locally Owned and Operated Organic Dry Cleaners by Melissa LaScaleia Mr. and Mrs. Lee are the owners and operators of Top Cleaners in Surfside Beach. They are originally from Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Myrtle Beach twenty years ago from New York.   “We came to Myrtle Beach because our pastor invited us here,” Mrs. Lee says smiling.   In New York, Mr. and Mrs. Lee were inspired by one of their friends, who owned his own dry cleaning business, to start a venture of their own. They spent five years with their own business in New York before relocating, and have been in the industry now for fifteen years.   Mrs. Lee does alterations, including wedding gown embroidery and tailoring.  Mr. Lee handles the dry cleaning and pressing.   — Photo Meganpixels Parker “Some stores will take your clothes to other places to get cleaned,” Mrs. Lee says. “But we do everything here in our store. Our customers know the difference in the way that we clean.   “Traditional dry cleaning involves the use of chemicals like ethylene and perc, which are harmful to the human body as well as the air we breathe. Many states have laid down regulations to reduce or prevent the use of these chemicals, but South Carolina hasn’t yet. So we introduced an organic dry cleaning machine and are doing only organic cleaning. We know that organic methods are healthier for people and the air, and the clothes feel softer and retain their color and longevity better.”   Despite being organic, the pricing is very affordable, and the cost depends on the type of garment and the fabric.   Mr. and Mrs. Lee care about the quality they provide their clients:   “After we press clothes in the machine, we touch them up by hand with a hand press,” she says. “We aim to make our customer’s happy.”     Top Cleaners Envelope Phone

WWII Derring-Do: “Gabby” Gabreski

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“Gabby” Gabreski, Designated an Ace Pilot in Two Wars Francis (Gabby) S. Gabreski was born to Polish immigrant parents in Oil City, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1919. Like many immigrant parents, they had dreams for their son’s success, and he attended Notre Dame University where he became interested in flying planes. His passion didn’t match his skill however, and Gabby had to train hard to eventually become one of the greatest flying aces of the 21st century.   During World War II, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. He completed basic flight training at Gunter Army Air Base, Alabama, and advanced training at Maxwell Field, Alabama.  He earned his pilot wings and commission as a second lieutenant in March 1941, and deployed to Hawaii. He met his wife there, and the two were engaged soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Gabby was part of the squadron flying P-36 aircraft that attempted to intercept the attack.   As the war progressed, he realized that his ability to speak fluent Polish could be an asset to the U.S. Army. He closely followed the tactics of the air battles taking place in Europe, especially the capabilities of the legendary 303 Polish Fighter Squadron that was part of the British Royal Air Force.  He felt that the American squadrons were lacking in the technical skills of the Polish pilots, and suggested to his commanding officers that they send him to Europe to act as a liaison, imparting the knowledge he learned from the Polish pilots to the Americans.   His commanding officer approved the plan, and in 1942 he was promoted to Captain and sent to England. He flew a total of twenty missions with the Polish pilots and attributed what he learned from them to his later success.   In 1943, Gabby joined the 56th Fighter Group, 61st Fighter Squadron, flying the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Less than six months later, he took command of the squadron. During this year, he achieved the status of an ace pilot, and also shared the responsibility of leading combat missions. He brought several Polish pilots into his squadron to replace experienced pilots who had reached the end of their terms, one of whom became a legendary ace pilot.   On December 11, during a flight mission, he was struck by enemy fire and a canon shell became lodged in his plane engine, destroying his turbo charger. Under pursuit by a Bf 109, and low on fuel and ammunition, Gabby managed to stay to escape.   In 1944 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, and on July 5, became American’s leading ace in the European Theater of Operations. He was credited with destroying twenty-eight enemy aircraft, a number never surpassed by any other U.S. pilot fighting the German Luftwaffle.   On July 20, he had reached the maximum limit of combat time allowed for fighter pilots, and was scheduled to return to the United States, where he had arranged his wedding and his hometown had raised funds as a wedding present for him and fiancé.  In high spirits, he elected to fly just one more time. He clipped the runway, bending his propeller trips and crashed landed in enemy territory. He eluded capture for five days, before he was found by the enemy, and held a prisoner of war for nearly a year.   He was married upon his return, and went on to become an ace pilot in the Korean War as well. He is one of only seven pilots to become an ace in two wars, and is credited with destroying over thirty-four aircraft in aerial combat.  He retired as a colonel after twenty-six years in the military, and was one of the Air Force’s most accomplished leaders.  He was also commander of the 342nd Fighter-Day Wing, at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, from 1956-1960. He died on January 31, 2002, at the age of 83. 

Red Cross: Preventing Home Fires

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Preventing Home Fires by Melissa LaScaleia According to statistics, more people die every year in home fires than in any other natural disaster combined across the United States, including California wildfires, tornados, and earthquakes.  In the Horry and Georgetown areas, the American Red Cross responds to a home fire approximately three times per week. Volunteers provide care and support for the family displaced from the event.   “We want to make sure they have a safe place to stay, a warm blanket, and financial assistance to cover their immediate needs, to bridge the gap to the next day,” says Amy Brauner, the executive director for the American Red Cross Southeast division. “It could be as simple as a toothbrush or a pair of socks.”   Several months ago, an apartment fire in Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, spread throughout the attic of eighteen units, destroying most. Eleven adults and one child were affected. Red Cross volunteer Roger Keally was one of the first volunteer responders. He was at home when he heard fire engines, and ran the two blocks to the scene to offer assistance, beating the second fire engine there.  The Red Cross wants to assist our community in staying safe this winter. In addition to responding to home fires when they happen, they also work to help prevent them.   In October 2914, they implemented the Home Fire Campaign, in which volunteers conduct a home visit to check smoke alarms. If the alarms are not working properly, they will replace them free of charge.  They help you build an evacuation plan to escape your home in two minutes, the time it takes for your house to burn down, so that no matter where you are in your house, the second floor, up higher, or in the back, you know how to escape.  They also provide home fire safety checks, assessing what in your home is a potential fire hazard and how to fix it, as well as a checklist on how to stay safe.   “We call home fires the everyday disaster because it can happen to anyone anytime,” says Amy.   In the past year, a total of 184 homes in Horry and Georgetown counties were made safer; 318 smoke alarms were installed; 176 escape plans were made; and 514 people were served.   Since the inception of the Home Fire Campaign through September of 2018, the Red Cross and their volunteers have been directly responsible for saving fifty-four lives in South Carolina— seven in Horry and Georgetown counties.  (The statistic comes from verifying that the Red Cross installed the fire alarm or built an evacuation plan and the family escaped safely afterwards.)     To learn more about their program, and request a Red Cross home safety inspection visit:  www.soundthealarm.org.   Join Us at Our January Events: CPR/AED/First Aid at 3531 Pampas Drive – Myrtle Beach January 12: 1:30pm – Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED January 19: 900am  – Adult First Aid/CPR/AED January 26: 9:00am Adult CPR/AED January 30 – Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – 1:30pm Blood Drives: January 10 – Trinity United Methodist Church – North Myrtle Beach – 9:00am – 2:00pm January 13 – St Andrews Catholic Church – Myrtle Beach – 8:30am – 1:30pm January 17 – WBTW Blood Drive – Coastal Grand Mall – 11:00am – 7:00pm January 19 – Palmetto Point Church of God – Myrtle Beach – 9:00am- 2:00pm January 23 – Coastal Carolina University- 10:00am – 4:00pm Become a Volunteer: Register now at RedCross.org/sc

Q&A with Lou and Rhonda Mascherino

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The Veteran’s Cafe Founders— Supporting Veterans, Honoring All It’s my wife Rhonda and I, and we have a little wiener dog, a dachshund named Macie. I have a daughter, Michelle; and her husband, John; and their son, Elijah, and they live in Pennsylvania. John is U.S. Army retired. Rhonda has a daughter, Sonni, and her husband is Don, and they have three boys, C.J., Brendan, and Andrew.     Where are all the places you came from? Where do you live now?  Rhonda and I are originally from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, thirty miles west of Philadelphia. We moved here in 1990. Now we live in downtown Myrtle Beach.      Why did you move to Myrtle Beach?   I used to come down and play golf with friends, and I fell in love with the place. I brought Rhonda down here on a vacation and she fell in love with the place. And the next thing I knew, I was leaving the steel industry and moving to Myrtle Beach.   Do you have a favorite place in Myrtle Beach?  Pretty much wherever I’m at. The golf courses, and we like Angelo’s Restaurant, and Damon’s on Ocean Drive.   What are your favorite things to do here?   Go out to eat. Go spend time with friends, have a party at someone’s home.   What’s your favorite thing about living in Myrtle Beach? I’m partial to the weather. It’s not really cold in the winter. Basically it’s the laid-back life. I remember when we moved here, we opened a Philadelphia-style deli, and I was waiting on an equipment delivery.  I was getting into my typical Philadelphia mentality, getting upset waiting. And someone saw me and said to me, “Son, you’re in the South now. If we can get to it tomorrow, we will. And if you understand this, it will take ten years off your life.”   Can you share one quirky thing with us about yourself?  I’m known to everyone as Mash.   Have you done anything new since moving down here?  I’m a U.S. Army veteran, and we opened The Veteran’s Cafe on Veteran’s Day in 2009. We started out as a mom-and-pop restaurant and posted in our menu that we were looking for photographs of people who served in the military. We ended up with a museum.  To this day, people are still bringing in things for us to hang on our walls. We honor all branches of the military and all the veterans who served. We have things from World War I up to the present day. The cafe is a meeting house for veterans, a place to come and tell their stories. Here they can let it all out.

AmeriSpec

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More Than Inspected, AmeriSpec Inspected by Melissa LaScaleia AmeriSpec conducts home inspections for residential homes, condos, and town houses, as well as commercial properties.  Home inspections are traditionally conducted on behalf of would-be buyers interested in purchasing a new home, so that they are aware of the true condition of the home, and what, if anything, needs to be repaired before or after they move in.   “With a home inspection, the buyers have a better understanding of what they’re purchasing,” says Mitchell Plyler, the local owner for the Horry, Georgetown, Marion, and Williamsburg areas.  “But it’s just as valuable for the sellers, so that they are aware of the things that need to be repaired before their home goes on the market, as well as how those defects will affect the value of their house, so they don’t have any surprises either.”   In addition to enhancing a seller’s peace of mind and managing expectations, a pre-listing inspection, as it’s called, empowers sellers to reconsider their selling strategy by potentially investing in repairs and asking for a higher price, or lowering the price to compensate for the work that the new owners will have to do.   A pre-listing inspection isn’t something a lot of people know about, but it’s something that Mitchell, as well as many realtors, try to encourage.   “It makes everything transparent right out of the gate,” Mitchell says. “Most buyers are going to get an inspection; if a seller has already done it, in enables potential buyers to feel more confident about placing a bid because they know the exact state of the house. It can keep the negotiation from getting out of hand for everyone. It also allows the seller to fix the things that they want to fix on their own time and not during the final days of the real estate transaction.”    Mitchell isn’t a Myrtle Beach native, but he’s been around here his entire life. He moved into the Myrtle Beach market with AmeriSpec in June of 2018. He and his wife Joellen own the business together; she’s also a realtor with South Strand Realty.   Mitchell Plyler (left) stands with his company truck and his wife Joellen (right). The two run AmeriSpec together as a team. — Photo Meganpixels Parker “I went to Coastal Carolina University, and my family has owned a place here for twenty years,” he says. “I’ve worked in maintenance my entire life, as well as in project management— troubleshooting things and fixing things.  “And that led me to look at things related to fixing things. I bought and sold a few houses on my own and had them inspected, and then realized that my background enabled me to do this. There’s a lot of technical, classroom, and hands-on training that I’ve done— I’ve logged over 300 hours. Joellen handles the marketing and I handle the inspection, so we make a good team.”   “A lot of people think a home inspector is the same thing as a code compliant officer,” he continues. “But the latter works for the town, county, or state. They make sure that whatever building work is conducted is done according to current code. A home inspector isn’t necessarily looking at code compliance because that’s something that changes constantly.”   Home inspectors look for any kind of deficiency, defect, or anything that’s unsafe. Every home inspector in South Carolina operates under the same state standard or code of procedures.     “A lot of people don’t understand the importance of getting a home inspection,” Mitchell says. “A home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your life. You want to know what you’re getting yourself into— to know what to expect.   “When I conduct home inspections, I try to educate the client about the home. Many people assume that when they have a house, things don’t need to be repaired or replaced. I try to set realistic expectations so they can plan appropriately financially, as well as for their safety. For example, the average life span of a water heater is 10-12 years; for a roof it could be 15-25 years. A smoke detector should be replaced every ten years. Many people don’t know these things, especially first-time home buyers.”    Mitchell trained for over 300 hours to become a skilled home inspector.m— Photo Meganpixels Parker AmeriSpec also offers a free service called HomeBinder for the buyer or seller. It’s like a digital three-ring binder that has several great features. There is an appliance recall check that keeps track of all the appliances and corresponding model numbers in your home, so that if there’s ever a recall, the homeowner will be notified along with instructions about what to do.  There’s also a 200-page home repair manual that gives homeowner tips and information about how to fix, repair, and maintain your home. The service also provides a list of local home pros, like plumbers, electricians, painters, etc., who specialize in their industry and can conduct repairs in your home; and it comes free with any home inspection.   “A lot of people don’t know what to do or who to call when they need help,” Mitchell says. “That’s why these services are so important.”   AmeriSpec also conducts mobile/manufactured home inspections, pool and spa inspections; irrigation inspections; well/water quality inspections; and mold tests. Mitchell also does what is called a warranty inspection or an eleven month inspection.   When you purchase a new home, it comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects. If there’s a leak in the roof, issues with the electrical or plumbing systems, or any other number of hidden problems, then the builders will come back and fix it for free.   “We come in on month eleven and do an inspection,” Mitchell says, “and write up what the problems are so that the homeowner can go to the builder while the house is still under the warranty period.   “A lot … Read more

Emma’s Health Talk: Beating the January Blues

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Getting On Track With New Year’s Resolutions by Emma Ware As we enter 2019 and officially bring to an end a kaleidoscope of holiday activities, many people find themselves looking back with regret at the choices they made with their eating habits during the holiday season.  It’s a New Year’s tradition to set goals for the new year ahead, but often, instead of determining what they want now, all people can think about is what they shouldn’t have done that they did.   We can all relate to some gastronomic over-indulgence during the holidays. After leaving those awesome cookies for Santa, could we deprive ourselves of those tempting treats? Do you think he would have been as excited to get celery sticks and a few carrots? Well, I guess we wouldn’t have been either.  Instead of saturating your mind with regret, take a deep breath and look at all the positive changes you can make to get back on a healthy track.  Our awesome bodies long for a rest after the assault they endured over the holidays. What would make them happy and rejuvenated is a wonderful soup fast. I suggest once a week during the month of January. This warm, healthy and refreshing soup is filled with nutrients to restore balance to your body and help jumpstart your changes.  Organic broths, whether chicken or vegetable, are the most nourishing to use as a base. I recently had a client tell me how she makes her own broths with great success using an Instant Pot.  Whatever method you choose, when making your soup, use colorful vegetables, onions, garlic, include chicken for protein, and for a starch add rice, pasta or potatoes. Finish by seasoning with aromatic herbs of your choice. Eat this wonderful soup all day and feel the benefits it provides your happy tummy.  That is just one change but fear not, here comes more. Without some type of exercise our bodies won’t rebound as fast, so plan some fun movements to wake up your sleepy cells. Yoga or dance exercise classes with a friend make it all that much more fun. Time well spent on a brisk walk is heart-healthy and even helps your blood pressure.  Be sure that whenever and whatever changes you wish to make to your health routine, that you first check with your doctor.  Let me know what you think. Come see me at the office, 2798 D Howard Ave, Market Common Myrtle Beach, or give me a call at 843 997-7037.  -Emma

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