Daniel Island Family Medicine - Dr. Edward Giove

09/18/2024

Flu shots are in! Call the office at 843-936-4470 to schedule your appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/24/2024

Dr. Giove has completed certification in the BaleDoneen Method! He already used many of their tools in his practice, but will continue to implement additional testing and other approaches to improve patients’ cardiovascular health.

The BaleDoneen Method is focused on the specialty of arteriology and the CURE for arterial diseases. It is a science-based methodology that is medically proven to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and many other chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, dementia, kidney disease and erectile dysfunction (to name a few).

https://baledoneen.com

12/28/2023

Gift from Lilli, Ashley and Kayla: “Having us as employees is the only gift you need. You are welcome.” 🤣

So true! We love our DIFM team!

12/12/2023

! Celebrate the holiday with these lighter versions of your favorite traditional Hanukkah foods.

Hannukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, features fried foods that recall the oil that miraculously burned in an ancient temple for eight days. You may love your latkes with sour cream. But it’s possible to lighten your menu while still keeping tra

08/01/2023

I advise many of my patients to take vitamin D. When most people link vitamin D with bone health, as they should. But this nutrient also contributes as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotector, which means it can contribute to brain health. In fact, a recent study linked low vitamin D levels to dementia and stroke. Here’s what you need to know.

Discover the important functions that Vitamin D provides to your body. Explore tips to avoid dementia risks that Vitamin D deficiency can lead to. Learn more.

06/30/2023

Most Fourth of July celebrations take place outdoors, which means spending time around mosquitoes. If you swear that you’re “mosquito magnet," you may be correct. Studies show mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. But there’s good news: You can lower your risk for mosquito bites. Here’s what you need to know.

Now that we’re heading into the summer months, you’ll probably spend more time outdoors and a lot more time around mosquitoes. If you’re one of those people mosquitoes love to target, we have some good news.

06/07/2023

I get a lot of questions about metabolism from my patients. I know -- it’s a confusing subject. And it doesn’t help having misinformation about how to speed up your metabolism from late night TV commercials and internet ads. Here is an overview of how your metabolism works and the role it plays in your health.

Metabolism is the chemical process where nutrients are converted into energy or calories. It’s one of the most essential processes in our body.

05/26/2023

Many of my patients are living with depression and anxiety. I have a few tactics that help manage their conditions, but I’m always interested in learning about new techniques. One of those is deep brain stimulation — it’s not available yet because more research is needed. Still, it sounds promising. Here’s what you need to know.

Brain stimulation therapies such as DBS suggest that deep stimulation therapy can help with epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease & other mental disorders.

05/03/2023

I get lots of questions about certain foods from my patients, particularly the foods that seem to gain popularity overnight. Food crazes usually occur when a new study finds unknown health benefits in a specific food. Food manufacturers then create products involving that food and market it. But are the processed versions of these healthy foods still healthy? In many cases, they aren’t — at least not as healthy as you think. Here are six so-called healthy foods along with four runner ups.

Some of the foods we consider “healthy” often have benefits in their natural form. But as the food undergoes processing, its nutrients are stripped. Learn more.

03/30/2023

Unhealthy cholesterol numbers raise your risk for heart disease. But don’t assume your heart is healthy because your total cholesterol is below 200. Half of patients with ideal cholesterol have an underlying heart condition. And half of heart attack sufferers have normal total cholesterol levels. Here’s why there’s more to heart health than just cholesterol.

The year I graduated from medical school, 1982, a brave new world of cardiology was just beginning. Researchers conducting a trial of the drug lovastatin discovered it lowered cholesterol in a small group of patients with a genetic predisposition for dangerously high cholesterol. Patients with this....

03/21/2023

Thursday April 6th 7-8pm

Right now, the average American lives into their late 70s. But longevity experts expect normal lifespan to soon exceed 100 years of age. While medical advances will get us part of the way, lifestyle choices will continue to determine our lifespan and our health span, the period of our lives we live without disease.

Join me for a discussion about the things we can do to live longer and live healthier. We'll look at the science behind aging and discuss how we can influence our health as we get older. And we'll answer your questions about longevity.

I look forward to seeing you and discussing this important health topic. Register for the online webinar at https://mdvip.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RwzBcOD6Ss-pWjlWN9XJ_g

03/11/2023

We are excited to welcome patients to our updated reception area - coffee, water and healthy snacks are available!