Healthy Nail Polish Available at Office

If you’re one of the millions of women looking for a safe and healthy alternative to “over the counter” brand nail polish, we now offer a terrific alternative at the office.

Dr.’s REMEDY is a stylish nail polish with naturally occurring antifungal ingredients like tea tree oil and garlic bulb extract, as well as vitamins C & E and wheat protein. This enriched polish, free from harsh toxins, promotes healthier, stronger nails.

Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish appeals to people suffering from brittle / discolored nails, pregnant women, people with allergies to chemicals in commerical nail polish, children, or anyone looking for a healthier alternative.

Dr.’s REMEDY Nail polish comes in many exciting colors and available at our Long Beach office for just $12 per bottle. The non- acetone nail polish remover enriched with anti fungal ingredients, vitamins and wheat protein is only $5. If you buy three bottles, you get nail polish remover free.

For a complete review of this terrific product please download the attachment above.

NO SCAM.........FREE HEALTH CARE SERVICES !

FANTASTIC news for people without health coverage.

From Tuesday August 11 through August 18, FREE Health Care Services are available at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood.

Services are provided by Remote Area Medical http://ramclinic.info/ for the uninsured, underinsured, unemployed, and those who cannot afford to pay. Services are provided by volunteer doctors, nurses, dentists, dental hygeinists, dental assistants, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and other trained health professionals from the State of California .

How to Receive Treatment: All of our services are free and are provided by volunteers. The doctor is free; the dentist is free; the eye doctor is free. Please arrive early, bring a snack, and be prepared to wait. Your wait may be long; chairs will be provided for your comfort.

Services:
DENTAL: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals. Everyone receives a free dental exam. Pediatric dentistry is available.
VISION: Vision exam and free prescription glasses made onsite. (NOTE: May not be able to make glasses for everyone.) Cataract surgery.
MEDICAL & WOMEN'S HEALTH: Mammograms and Pap smears; pediatric exams; adult physicals & medical consults (including diabetes and hypertension); chiropractors; acupuncture; blood lab work; chest X-rays; medication assistance; and many other medical specialties available.

ACFAS Newsletter

Summertime and the livin' is easy ! I want to make sure everyone has a safe and healthy summer so please download the following attachment about important things like skateboard injuries, sunblock for your feet and why it's essential to wear SHOES when participating in outdoor activities ! I hope you’re having a GREAT summer!

“Special” Weekend in Long Beach !

The weekend of June 13-14 was another gratifying weekend for me serving as Director of Fit Feet for the Special Olympics at Cal- State Long Beach. It was especially exciting this year because it was the event’s 40th Anniversary. The attached photos feature a 2,000 cupcake- cake with icing on top. We all had just ONE cupcake at 11 a.m. Saturday. Honest, just one.The FBI’s swat team gear and truck were on display. We had a number for new volunteers this year who enjoyed the experience. My tireless staff and I screened over 165 athletes and 330 feet. Over 1100 athletes competed in the 2- day event. My office manager Terri and husband, Tom volunteered on Sun. Overall, we had 6 podiatrists, 1 podiatry student, 10 other volunteers. The Special Olympics is a wonderful organization. I’m proud to be part of it. There are a number of ways to take get involved. If you’d like to volunteer and coach, assist with sports or special events, or provide office help please contact Elyse Garcia, 562.570.1685. For more information go to www.sosc.org

Tai Chi

I recently told everyone the benefits of Tai Chi. This is especially directed to those suffering from arthritis. Please follow below link to a terrific article in Arthritis Today Magazine.
http://www.arthritistoday.org/fitness/other-exercise/tai-chi-arthritis.php

Another Great Way to SAVE YOUR FEET !!

An Anti-Fatigue Mat that Looks as Good as It Feels
Sometimes standing for long periods is as stressful on your feet as constant movement. Millions of people who love to cook experience pain in their feet and back from standing on hard, unforgiving kitchen flooring for extended periods of time. GelPro has solved this ergonomic problem with a line of stylish anti-fatigue floor mats manufactured with a soft, shock-absorbing gel core. The unique properties of the GelPro gel enable GelPro mats to provide the most comfortable surface to stand on, regardless of the type of hard flooring in your home.

Millions of individuals are especially susceptible to hard, unforgiving flooring. Whether at home or the workplace. Chief among them - young and old alike - are those with painful arthritis, lower back pain, foot pain, plantar fasciitis, and diabetes. According to Arthritis Today magazine, approximately 43 million Americans suffer from arthritis, and Newsweek reports that 65 million Americans suffer from lower back pain. These conditions, along with foot pain, plantar fasciitis, and diabetes are all exacerbated by standing on hard flooring. GelPro mats have unique and unsurpassed ergonomic properties to help counter these irritating and disabling pains. I highly recommend these mats.

One of my favorite stores, Cookin’ Stuff in Torrance, carries these wonderful mats in stock. Call 310-371-2220 or log onto www.cookinstuff.com for more info.

Winter Sports Are Fun-But BEWARE

Southern California is a fantastic place for outdoor enthusiasts of all kind. This time of year skiers and snowboarders head to the mountains to test their skills. Just as in any other sport, sometimes overuse leads to feet and ankle injuries. It may be a simple sprain or more complicated fracture or dislocation. With any injury it’s wise to get diagnosed and treated quickly, but because many of these injuries occur on trips, people put off treatment until they get home. Not a good idea. An untreated ankle sprain could lead chronic instability. If it’s a fracture, you don’t want the bones to start healing until they are aligned properly. A stretched tendon or an injured joint demand the same kind of quick medical attention.

Tips:

1. Make sure skates, ski boots or snowboard boots fit properly. Lace up skates tightly enough to give your ankle proper support.
2. If you haven’t engaged in these activities since last winter, start conditioning two weeks ahead of time doing specific exercises to condition the muscles used in that sport.

Yoga Toes - Product Tip

I have been asked by a few ladies about Yoga Toes. I do recommend them. You should wear them for one hour. They stretch the ligaments and small muscles of your feet. They are good to wear after being in high heels. I also recommend after wearing them to balance on one foot at a time with your toes spread. Try to have your big toe spread and balance for 30 -60 seconds. These exercises help align your toes especially if you are beginning to get bunions and hammertoes. http://www.yogapro.com/ts/toestretcher.html

Mid -Year Check-up for Kids’ Feet

Did you know that children’s feet can grow two sizes in as little as six months. ? With that in mind, realize that those brand spanking new shoes purchased in September may actually be too small for your child today ! Check for blisters, calluses on toes and back of the heels. Plus, always check the shoes for general wear and tear as shoes lose their absorption over time. When sizing a shoe for your child shoot for about a finger’s width of space between your child’s big toe and the front of the shoe. Don’t buy shoes that are too big because this will cause the foot to slide and jam the toes. Children’s feet are still forming so be extra diligent in their maintenance.

Be Aware of Injuries-Early

So we’re a month into 2009 and determined people are sticking with their NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION to get in shape. Sometimes during a workout a sharp pain may shoot through your heel or your feet become tender, numb or painful. Obviously, many people are reluctant to slow down after getting off to such a good start so here are a few tips. If the stabbing pain is in your heel, especially when your first get out of bed in the morning, you probably are suffering from plantar fasciitiis . To prevent this, wear athletic shoes that support the arch and cushion the heel or try orthotics. If the pain is in the ball of your foot or tingling the third and fourth toes you may have neuroma, which is a pinched nerve. This often occurs when people wear shoes that are too tight. Get your feet measured and wear the proper size in both athletic and everyday footwear. A third common injury is achilles tendonitis. This can happen when people don’t warm up properly or try to do too much without allowing the body to adapt to the increased workload. For achilles tendonitis use Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (R. I. C. E ) . If they pain from any of the injuries continues for more than five days, please call our office to make an appointment. The earlier the treatment the better chance of a quick and full recovery.

One of the Many “JOYS” of Pregnancy

There is no such thing as an “easy” pregnancy. It’s nine months where your body is undergoing so many changes that you can’t keep up. In the later stages when the fetus is getting larger, your feet can become just swollen and painful. Please link onto another terrific article, which can help you deal with those “aching feet”... http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/articles/pregnancy/feet/index.php

Toenail Fungus Breakthrough

One of the most frequent and stubborn ailments I treat is toenail fungus. There are countless reasons why and how this problem develops. The good news is that it’s curable and there are new treatment options being introduced regularly. Please link onto one of the best articles I’ve come across recently for an excellent overview. http://www.medicinenet.com/fungal_nails/page4.htm.
Please contact me with any additional questions.