Aiken Augusta Holistic Health

11/20/2025

It's been completely full this week. Someone had to cancel this a.m. due to work. SO we have ONE appointment this afternoon around lunch open if anyone needs some relief. 803-426-1421 TEXT or CALL.

What is happening in this photo? Stepping on people? Really?
This photo was from a demonstration of the power Rossiter two person stretching. This modality is a powerful and effective two-person workout for addressing structural pain and restriction of movement at its source, the body’s fascia, ligaments, tendons, collagen, elastin – collectively called connective tissue. Tight connective tissue is the source of stress, immobility, and pain in the body. Results are often immediate.Check out the the google reviews on google at https://share.google/Xm8JeOW1RhtEBpZrQ Call or text office 803-426-1421 fro more information or questions.

11/17/2025

Important and check out the links.
For parents concerned about their child’s screen time, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated their media guidelines a couple years ago based on recent research. Their suggestions include:

For children under 18 months old, no screen time.
For children 18 to 24 months old, parents should choose only high-quality media and watch it with their child.
For children 2 to 5 years old, less than one hour per day of high-quality programming is recommended, with parents watching along.

With the days getting shorter, kids are spending more time indoors—and often more time on screens. 🍂📱

A Family Media Plan can help your family set healthy boundaries around digital use and balance screen time with other important activities. Screens can be great for learning and connection, but too much—or unstructured—screen time can interfere with sleep, physical activity, and family connection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a custom plan to guide how, when, and where technology is used at home. Here are some tips to get started:
✅ Set screen-free zones (like bedrooms or the dinner table)
✅ Plan device-free family time
✅ Choose quality, age-appropriate content
✅ Turn off media when not in use
✅ Be a good role model with your own screen habits
✅ Use AAP’s Family Media Plan Tool to create a plan that fits your family

🔗 Visit the links in the comments to use AAP's Family Media Plan Tool and explore other resources on media use and children.

11/03/2025

What about some asparagus? Per serving, asparagus is one of the highest vegetable sources of folate (folic acid). Research has shown that women with higher levels of folate in the blood have a lower lower risk of breast cancer, especially for those who drink alcohol. So make a goal and experiment cooking some this week! It is simple to cook and does not take more than a few minutes!

11/03/2025

We have adjusted the scheduled and can add two this week. Call if you want more information or want to get on the Rossiter schedule. 803-426-1421

10/30/2025

How are you doing today with managing your stress? Gratitude has SO many benefits but one certainly is pulling down our stress. Challenge : What if since you are already taking time to read this, stop now take 2 deep breaths and come up with 5 things you are grateful for right now. Most of us need this reminder in our days of too much news etc

10/24/2025

From the Blue Zones People in the blue zones live active lives where they’re nudged to get up and walk or move around about every 20 minutes. They walk to their neighbors’ houses, through the fields, or up rocky mountain paths. They do housework and chores by hand, not automated robot vacuums. Research has validated that moving like the people in the blue zones can not only improve your physical health but also boost your productivity, mood, and creativity.
Spending 20 to 30 minutes walking outside can lower stress by 20% and just 10 minutes can deliver serious mood-boosting benefits. There’s also a study out of Stanford University that suggests walking can increase creative thinking. Participants were able to produce 50% more ideas while walking vs. while sitting. Another reason to start a Walking Moai at work—walking meetings can help you brainstorm!
Safety Specialist Ashely Carr at Sunsweet Growers, part of the Blue Zones Project Yuba-Sutter Worksite program shares, “A lot of our groups, especially our leads, supervisors, and managers, actually get out and connect on their walks, which allows them to talk about life, family and have that community aspect while they’re getting their steps in, walking, and challenging each other…having a moment to step away from our day-to-day tasks.”
Learn more about Walking Moais and watch a Walking Moai video: https://www.bluezones.com/2023/06/what-is-a-walking-moai/

10/21/2025

We have had to move some week available around lately, result for someone is we have ONE opening left this week if you want to move easier and decrease pain. The opening is on Wednesday. Feel free to call or text if you want to come or have questions and if we can't see you this week we can hopefully put you in two weeks out!

What is happening in this photo? Stepping on people? Really? Joseph is adding an extra half day next week and we have two openings left!.
This photo was from a demonstration of the power Rossiter two person stretching. This modality is a powerful and effective two-person workout for addressing structural pain and restriction of movement at its source, the body’s fascia, ligaments, tendons, collagen, elastin – collectively called connective tissue. Tight connective tissue is the source of stress, immobility, and pain in the body. Results are often immediate. Joseph here this week and only has some appointments at this point. Check out the the google reviews on google at https://share.google/Xm8JeOW1RhtEBpZrQ Call or text office 803-426-1421 fro more information or questions.

10/14/2025

Dr Pendergrast was grateful to be once again be part of the faculty for the annual training on pediatric hypnosis. Over 25 years ago, Dr Pendergrast was introduced to the power of medical hypnosis and has been utilizing it to make a remarkable difference in both adults and children. If you have questions about this modality feel free to reach out to the office.

As we wrap up NPHTI’s 15th Annual Pediatric Clinical Hypnosis Skills Development Workshops, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to both our extraordinary faculty and our dedicated attendees. This weekend has been filled with energy, growth, and connection—reminding us why this gathering is so transformative year after year.
Looking back at the praise from last year, participants described NPHTI as “a positive and safe space for learning and growth,” a place where like-minded professionals could come together and practice skills in real time. Many noted the surprising amount of practice opportunities in just three days, supported by “qualified and gifted faculty” who generously shared their expertise. Others called it “the best investment” in their professional development, highlighting how the workshops gave them implementable tools that reshaped their entire approach to patient care.
Clinicians consistently share that this training is more than a conference—it’s “a professional and personal retreat,” where laughter, connection, and inspiration blend with intensive, hands-on learning. Words like empowering, eye-opening, transformative, and invaluable appear again and again in past testimonials. As one attendee put it, “Just learning the language changed my entire practice.”
This weekend, we know many of you have experienced the same: practicing in small groups, stretching yourselves to try new strategies, and walking away with the confidence to integrate hypnosis into your care with children and adolescents. Thank you for your openness, curiosity, and commitment to this work. And to our passionate faculty—your generosity and teaching continue to inspire us all. Together, you’ve made these three days unforgettable.

10/12/2025

Our life, health and grief coach just shared this on her page. Worth sharing here for us all:
I was just sending a coaching recap email to a client and sent the client this reminder about the power of gratitude. Worth the few minutes to watch! Science of gratitude is real!

What makes you happy? Have you ever wondered why? Join us as we take an experimental approach on what makes people happier. Behind the Scenes of the episode!...

10/10/2025

Who likes to cycle AND who wants to know how much accessiblity to safe ways to do that helps your health? Good article from the Blue Zones.

The health benefits of biking are pretty obvious. They include increased cardiovascular fitness, lower stress levels, improved muscle strength and

10/07/2025

Bitters, even the word in our culture makes most of us want to avoid them. Bitters are important for a number of reasons in our diet, like improving digestion, and I will share a few of the reasons in upcoming posts. For now just note the best way to get them is from food .. eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and making sure you add a few of these to you plate: radicchio, Belgian endive, arugula, chicory, cauliflower, artichokes, broccoli, and citrus fruits like grapefruits, oranges, lemons, limes.

10/06/2025

View your body not as your enemy but your friend. Pause now and think about choosing kinder words to talk or think about your own body.