Whole Heart Family Medicine

Whole Heart Family Medicine We are a family practice that focuses heavily on disease prevention, using both traditional & holistic

💡 Want a simple way to lower blood sugar after meals? Move your body!Timing matters. Exercising after a meal—and the soo...
01/09/2026

💡 Want a simple way to lower blood sugar after meals? Move your body!

Timing matters. Exercising after a meal—and the sooner you start, the better the results—can make a big difference. Glucose typically peaks about 60–70 minutes after eating, so getting your muscles contracting early in that window helps blunt the spike before it fully rises.

Even 10 minutes counts:
• A short walk
• Light resistance training
• ~30 squats

💥 Why it works:
When muscles contract, they pull glucose out of the bloodstream without needing insulin. That means:
✔️ Up to 30% lower glucose spikes
✔️ Less insulin released
✔️ Better metabolic health

Since insulin is our main fat-storage hormone, lowering glucose without increasing insulin is the ideal combination.

✨ Exercising before meals still helps—but post-meal movement, especially started soon after eating, delivers the biggest blood sugar benefits.

✨ Start the New Year with real data—not guesses. ✨The InBody Scan is an extremely accurate body composition test, with o...
01/07/2026

✨ Start the New Year with real data—not guesses. ✨

The InBody Scan is an extremely accurate body composition test, with over 2,500 studies showing a 99% correlation to the gold standard DEXA scan. It measures muscle mass, body fat, water, and visceral fat, so you can track progress far beyond the number on the scale.

Unlike BMI—which is still commonly used in standard medical offices—the InBody tells the full story.
👉 BMI can label someone as “healthy” while they still carry excess body fat, or classify someone as “overweight” when they actually have higher muscle mass (which is healthy). Body composition matters more than weight alone.

At Whole Heart Family Medicine, this is the primary metric we use to:
• Estimate individualized daily protein needs
• Ensure patients on GLP-1 medications do NOT lose muscle
• Track muscle and fat changes over time, not just weight

✅ Free for members
✅ Available anytime during business hours
✅ No appointment needed

‼️Not a patient yet? Non-patients can schedule an InBody Scan for $50.

Whether your 2025 goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or better overall health, the InBody Scan helps you measure what actually matters—and stay on track.

✨ Research shows that the biggest benefits of exercise—fat loss, improved endurance, increased energy, and better heart ...
01/05/2026

✨ Research shows that the biggest benefits of exercise—fat loss, improved endurance, increased energy, and better heart health—begin when you reach at least 2.5 hours per week in your Zone 2 heart rate.

To truly see results, sessions should be 30+ minutes (not including warm-up or cool-down). That could look like 30 minutes most days or 45 minutes, 3x/week.

At Whole Heart Family Medicine, we recommend starting where you are, staying consistent, and building from there—because more intentional movement = more benefit.

It’s also important to know that Zone 2 is different for every person. Many people unknowingly exercise too hard, missing the key fat-burning and cardiovascular benefits.

That’s why we recommend a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) for most patients. This in-office bike stress test accurately identifies your personal Zone 2 heart rate range, your VO₂ max, and your overall cardiovascular health.
👉 Your Zone 2 is your primary fat-burning zone—and CPET removes the guesswork.

Best part? CPET is covered by insurance.

📍 Schedule yours today and take the guesswork out of exercise.

Ideally fiber first (veggies), proteins and fats second, and starches and sugars LAST. Even if you eat meats and vegetab...
01/02/2026

Ideally fiber first (veggies), proteins and fats second, and starches and sugars LAST. Even if you eat meats and vegetables at the same time, ALWAYS eat your carbs last. 🥗🩵

This helps balance blood sugar fluctuations, decreasing a meal’s glucose spikes by up to 73% and insulin by up to 48% (comparable to the effects of diabetes medication!) And since Insulin is the fat storage hormone, flattening these spikes means less weight gain. Flattening the blood sugar curve helps suppress ghrelin, the hunger hormone, which diminishes food cravings at your next meal.

Flatter blood sugar curves also helps decrease inflammation, improve mood and energy levels, and slow the overall aging process in our organs!✨

The New Year is the perfect time to invest in your health 💙Due to the incredible response to our Black Friday special, w...
01/02/2026

The New Year is the perfect time to invest in your health 💙

Due to the incredible response to our Black Friday special, we’re excited to offer it one more time for the New Year—perfect for those ready to prioritize their health in 2026.

The first 5 new patients in January will receive FREE patient registration, a $295 savings.

If you’ve been considering whole-person care that is integrative, compassionate, and personalized, now is the perfect time to join the Whole Heart Family Medicine community.

📞 Call or text 843-637-4173 to claim your spot and join our Whole Heart family.

‼️Be sure to mention this ad at the time of scheduling to receive the discount.‼️

Augustine wrote “Perfect abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.” When starting to initiate big changes, it is ve...
01/01/2026

Augustine wrote “Perfect abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.” When starting to initiate big changes, it is very hard to do this with a healthy balance (and not "fall off the wagon"). It often takes extreme changes (for a season) to rewire the brain and establish new habits. Later on, boundaries can be modified into a more moderate balance, but even then accountability is needed. Willpower alone does not suffice. At Whole Heart, we provide personalized education, support, and even health coaching to help you succeed in achieving optimal health. Are you ready to finally prioritize your health? Give us a call - we LOVE helping our patients discover the right tools and rhythms that lead to long-term success!

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Whole Heart Family Medicine! ✨We are so grateful for the trust you place in us and fo...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Whole Heart Family Medicine! ✨

We are so grateful for the trust you place in us and for the opportunity to walk alongside you on your health journey.

May this new year be filled with hope, healing, and joy.

⭐️Reminder: Our office is closed today but will reopen tomorrow January 2nd!

Protein is an essential macronutrient that supplies our bodies with energy, strength, and metabolic regulation. 🩵We alwa...
12/30/2025

Protein is an essential macronutrient that supplies our bodies with energy, strength, and metabolic regulation. 🩵

We always encourage getting protein from whole food sources first—like meats, beans, Greek yogurt, chickpeas, and nuts. Protein keeps us fuller longer, supports appetite regulation and weight management, and plays a key role in immune function, brain health, and maintaining muscle mass. Most people need more protein than they realize. 💪🏼

The options pictured below, including Isopure Infusions, Orgain Protein shakes, Oikos Pro Drinks, can be helpful ways to add extra protein to your day with or between meals when needed.

✨ Tonight! ✨Thinking about doing Whole30 in January but want to learn more before committing? Join us for a virtual info...
12/29/2025

✨ Tonight! ✨
Thinking about doing Whole30 in January but want to learn more before committing? Join us for a virtual info session tonight, December 29th at 6:30 PM.

Our health coach Kiersten will walk you through what to expect and share details about the 30-minute weekly group coaching calls she’ll be hosting throughout January (continuing into reintroduction!).

📍 Link below to register
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jh9inDeXQSW4bLqc37yCbQ
We hope to see you there!

Patient stories like this remind us why we emphasize lifestyle and nutrition as powerful tools for health. Whole30 gives...
12/26/2025

Patient stories like this remind us why we emphasize lifestyle and nutrition as powerful tools for health. Whole30 gives our patients the opportunity to reset, reduce inflammation, and better understand how food affects their body.💙✨

If you’re ready to explore a supportive, intentional approach, Whole30 may be a great place to start.

‼️It’s not too late to join, email our health coach Kiersten healthcoach@kadimacenter.com if you are interested!

When it comes to pain relief, safety matters. Frequent or long-term use of certain NSAIDs (like ibuprofen/advil/motrin o...
12/26/2025

When it comes to pain relief, safety matters. Frequent or long-term use of certain NSAIDs (like ibuprofen/advil/motrin or meloxicam) can impact heart and kidney health. Naproxen (Aleve) has been studied to have a safer cardiovascular profile compared to the others. Higher doses or long term use of ibuprofen can lead to increased cardiovascular events. (Tylenol is safer than both but isn’t an anti inflammatory medication and can impact the liver when overused).

This Christmas season, we’re especially thankful for each of you. Merry Christmas from the Whole Heart Family Medicine t...
12/24/2025

This Christmas season, we’re especially thankful for each of you. Merry Christmas from the Whole Heart Family Medicine team—wishing you a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday! ❤️🎄

✨Reminder that our office is closed the 24th-26th and will reopen on the 29th.

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2891 Tricom Street Suite C
North Charleston, SC
29406

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 1pm

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