You’ve just been given the news that you need surgery and while on the one hand you’ve been given hope that your ailment has a solution, on the other hand preparing for surgery and recovery can be quite stressful. We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 things to remember to do while planning for […]
There are 4-5 million sweat glands on the human body. Over 250,000 of those can be found on your feet. If there’s one thing we can count on it’s that foot sweat produces stink and when it comes to the cooler Fall weather, you can’t hide behind flip-flops and open toed shoes to air the stink out. Why […]
Most people instinctively know when it’s time to go to their family Doctor or bring their child to one. Whether it be a high fever or abnormal aches and pains, we are all quick to recognize when it’s time to make an appointment. However, fewer people are aware of the signs that suggest they would benefit […]
The beginning of Fall is just weeks away, kicking off the official start of boot season. And can we get a round of applause that it’s the last week we need to endure without weekend football? Soon the weather will be shifting as much as our wardrobes and it’s the perfect time to put some […]
So you just got through the first week of “back to school” craziness and BAM you’re struck with a terrible case of GOUT! The onset is sudden, painful and nearly debilitating. How did this happen? What can you do? Keep Reading! What is Gout? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when uric […]
Students aren’t the only ones heading back to school this week and finalizing their shopping lists. If you’re a teacher, this week is filled with meeting new students, re-shopping for the things you forgot on your list and very long hours on your feet. According to Dr. Ronald Lepow, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor, […]
Our feet are unfairly forgotten body parts a lot of the time. We tend to forget about intentionally washing them in the shower, we seem to become “bathroom doctors” instead of going to a professional when it comes to them and rarely do they get self-love outside of the routine pedicure (if even that for […]
Did You Know… » Over 14 million American adults aged 65 and older experience a fall each year. » Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency room for a fall-related injury. » In 2010, such falls resulted in direct costs to the US healthcare system of over $30 billion dollars. » […]
While some consider scars something to be proud of (like a battle wound), for others, scars are unpleasant reminders of trauma or accidents that were out of their control. Scars can be unsightly and embarrassing at times and until recently there haven’t been many effective methods to get rid of them for good. Da Vinci […]
Our big toes are a surprisingly sensitive part of our bodies. Even the smallest injury or joint issue in them can cause us terrible pain. While there are a number of challenges that can affect the big toe, we’ve compiled a list of the TOP 5 BIG TOE WOES we see at our office. If […]
