Wellness

Which wellness trends are worth trying?

Presented by Prisma Health

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Kombucha (like this one from The Kava Konnection) is a tasty way to incorporate probiotics into your diet. | Photo by @the_kava_konnection

Search for “health trends,” and the abundance of wellness products and practices circulating online can be overwhelming.

To take the guesswork out of which are actually worth trying, we’re digging into four popular wellness trends. Which ones do physicians recommend, and how can locals try them?

Gut health

The trend:

The use of gut health supplements, like probiotics, has been a trending topic in recent years. This trend focuses on healing the gut microbiome (read: the bacterial environment of your gastrointestinal tract) to improve one’s digestion and overall quality of life.

The verdict:

Prisma Health gastroenterologist Andre Eaddy, MD shares how a healthier gut microbiome can help improve one’s health.

Many factors can negatively impact your microbiome, from an unhealthy diet to certain prescription medications. Probiotics, antioxidants, and a healthy + balanced diet are a few ways you can improve your gut health.

One of the tastiest ways to enjoy probiotics? Kombucha. Here are two of our favorites and where to find them:

The Rejuvenation Company (aka Groovy Brewing Company)| This Greenville-based brand can be found at local farmers markets, cafes, and restaurants.
The Kava Konnection |1540 Wade Hampton Blvd., Ste. H | Enjoy a kombucha on draft — or try kava, a tea prepared from the roots of the piper methysticum plant.

Intermittent fasting

The trend:

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating. The most popular pattern is 16:8 — an 8-hour eating window during the day and a 16-hour fasting window overnight.

The trend is said to boost the metabolism, reduce the risk of diabetes, and help with fat loss.

The verdict:

In short, intermittent fasting is a fad. Registered dietitian Jessica Justice Reath recommends listening to your body and giving it the fuel it needs.

Need a hand with meal prep? From Lean Kitchen Co. to Farm Fresh Fast and more, these local spots offer healthy (and delicious) options.

Keep reading for more physician-backed advice on trending topics like mental health days and brain-boosting supplements.

The verdict on supplements + more

Asked

What other health trends would you like local physicians to weigh in on?

A. Keto diet
B. Collagen powder
C. Facial exercise
D. Detoxing
E. Mushroom consumption
F. Other ______

Let us know

Events

Festival

Forestry Weekend | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | Arran Farm, 820 Lenhardt Rd., Easley | Free-$5 | A weekend-long community event featuring live music, food trucks + festive activities for the whole family.
Fall Festival and Holiday Market | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2519 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville | Free | Celebrate the season at the 14th annual GCA Fall Festival, featuring 75 vendors, concessions, activities for kids, and more.

Health

NAMI Family-to-Family Class | Monday, Oct. 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Virtual and in-person, Rupert Huse Veteran Center, 770 Pelham Rd. | Free | Families of loved ones with a mental illness are invited to join NAMI for a discussion about mental health resources, treatment, self-care, and more.
Medicare 101 | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | City Range Grill, 615 Haywood Rd. | Free | Prisma Health will have local licensed Medicare advisors on-site to explain Medicare and answer questions.

Active

Beers & Balance | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10-11:15 a.m. | Tetrad Brewing Company, 603 East Stone Ave. | $10 | Start your weekend with a mindful flow yoga class, followed by a pint of Tetrad craft beer on the patio.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 12:30-3 p.m. | Fluor Field | Free | A non-competitive 5K walk on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail in recognition + support of those who battled, survived, or are currently battling breast cancer.

Sports

Mental Health America of Greenville Golf Tournament | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The Preserve at Verdae, 650 Verdae Blvd. | $450 per team of 4 | Register for this ninth annual benefit tournament for a day of competitive golf + fun contests in support of mental health awareness and advocacy.

Drink

How matcha do you love coffee?

Try swapping out your daily cup of joe with a matcha latte from a local coffeeshop — like The Village Grind. | Photo by The Village Grind

Matcha vs. coffee. In the competition for caffeine, matcha comes out on top as the healthier way to get your daily boost. Why? Matcha provides energy without the crash, is antioxidant-packed, and has many other full-body benefits.

Get your matcha fix at one of these local coffeeshops:

Methodical Coffee | Matcha + frothed milk of your choice
The Village Grind | Try the “sweet matcha” latte
Unlocked Coffee Roasters | Matcha latte (try it with housemade lavender syrup)

Matcha-making 101

News Notes

Number

$6 million. That’s how much Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Upstate aims to raise through its “Inspire Courage” capital campaign. Around $3.8 million has already been raised in support of the campaign, with funds being used to create a new pediatric cancer unit. (Greenville Journal)

Outdoors

Looking for a festive way to get outside during spooky season? Paris Mountain State Park’s free campfire talk series continues with “Spooky Stories of Paris Mountain” led by Ranger Madison, coming up on Friday, Oct. 27.

Holiday

Speaking of festive fun, Halloween is right around the corner. Check out these tips for five ways to celebrate the holiday the healthier way (no tricks here).

Stat

1 in 8. That’s the likelihood a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about what factors increase your risk for breast cancer + what steps you can take to prevent it.

Seasonal

October brings all of the fall flavors to the table — including the fan favorite, pumpkin. Check out these tips for including pumpkin in your diet to get the maximum nutritional benefits + ways to lighten up traditional pumpkin sweet treats (looking at you, PSL).

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