Tuesday, January 12, 2010

New Year; New Healthier You

Let 2010 be the year of a healthier you. If you’ve been putting off having foot surgery to correct bunions or hammertoes, make a commitment to yourself for fit feet this year. Something simple as having healthier, pain-free feet can make a huge difference in your overall health and well-being. Many patients don’t realize, in most cases, advances in surgical techniques have made bunion and hammertoes correctable with outpatient surgery and patients return home the same day. I can’t tell how many times I’ve heard, “If I knew it was this simple I wouldn’t have put it off so long.” Don’t let painful foot conditions slow you down another year. Call our office to schedule an examination to determine the best treatment approach and make this your year of healthy feet!

Saturday, September 19, 2009

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.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

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.

Friday, July 10, 2009

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!

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

“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

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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.