Aiken Augusta Holistic Health

12/31/2025

From the Blue Zones- An important reminder as you plan to eat healthy in 2026!
Aim to eat at least a half cup of cooked beans daily! Beans reign supreme in blue zones. They’re the cornerstone of every longevity diet in the world: black beans in Nicoya; lentils, garbanzo, and white beans in the Mediterranean; and soybeans in Okinawa. People in the blue zones eat at least four times as many beans as Americans do on average.

The fact is, beans are the consummate superfood. On average, they are made up of 21% protein, 77% complex carbohydrates (the kind that deliver a slow and steady energy rather than the spike you get from refined carbohydrates like white flour), and only a few percent fat. They are also an excellent source of fiber. They’re cheap and versatile, come in a variety of textures, and are packed with more nutrients per gram than any other food on Earth. Beans are a meal staple in all five of the blue zones—with a dietary average of at least a half-cup per day, which provides most of the vitamins and minerals you need. And because beans are so hearty and satisfying, they’ll likely push less healthy foods out of your diet.

🫘 Comment below to tell us how you make beans tasty! 🫘

12/31/2025

As we approach the beginning of the new year, simple counts and success breeds success. Simple, baby steps, focusing on the basics is always a great place to start or restart! This is simple. Just do it today. Print this picture if it helps!!! From the Blue Zones.

12/17/2025

A growing body of research, including from global happiness hotspots studied by Blue Zones, has shown that people who invest in experiences over material goods are some of the happiest. Gifts of experience can encourage people to learn new skills, feel a sense of accomplishment, interact with others, and find joy. Please share some of your favorite experiences you have given to others or done with others.

12/16/2025

Love to hear your favorite. One of ours is Cranberry Apple Bake with oats on top! Happy share the recipe. It's one that came from a dear friend when we lived in Maryland when Dr Pendergrast was at Johns Hopkins. We love recipes that remind us of important relationships. What about you?

12/16/2025

Do not put off feeling better and taking care of you! This is the last week this year we will have the People Mechanic here from Atlanta for Rossiter. We have two people that had to cancel this week so this might be a chance to take care of you! If you want to know more about this modality that helps with mobility, pain relief, and flexibility, reach out and we will do our best to get you scheduled ! Thank you to Debbi for this review. 803-426-1421

12/15/2025

Great reminder especially with the holiday times ahead. Take the pause and evaluate how you are doing with this. It is does affect your health and life! It is okay to limit time with people who are difficult. Set limits as needed.

12/03/2025

Why put off the possibility of being pain free or on the way to less pain? Joseph has two cancellations tomorrow due to sickness... Call or text if you want one of those spots. Schedule for two weeks from now has about 2 openings left. We are so delighted for our patients and clients who are getting help from Rossiter and Joe's great skills.

11/30/2025

Dr Pendergrast is a big fan of what he calls short digestion naps especially after the noon meal. Here's some good nap information!

A short snooze can boost brain power, improve your mood mood and make you more alert. But you need to nap the proper way to benefit your health.

11/27/2025

So much evidence for living a life of gratitude. Thanksgiving gives us the reminder to keep improving our gratitude practice!

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!