The Bariatric Surgery Option For Type 2 Diabetes In Obese Patients

I’ve had a few patients who have undergone this surgery. Recovery is difficult, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take foot pain away. Foot pain may decrease after losing weight, but many times there is a biomechanical problem causing foot pain. This specific problem must be addressed to stop foot pain. If you or a loved one is considering bariatric surgery, please be sure to have a strong support network of friends and family for a successful outcome. The below link covers the various options more thoroughly.

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/can-bariatric-surgery-be-a-cure-for-type-2-diabetes-in-obese-patients

One More Way to Help

In the wake of the Haitian earthquake people nationwide have answered the call to help. Everything from money, food, medical supplies and much more. A supremely worthy cause we promote is Souls4souls, a philanthropic organization dedicated to putting shoes on the millions of shoeless worldwide. When going to your closet today please see if there are any shoes, in useable condition, you don’t wear and donate them to this wonderful cause. For more information please log onto http://www.soles4souls.org/. This informative website lists local donation centers.

Try Walking Poles To Your Fitness Regimen

Balance has become a new buzz word in the fitness industry. There are shoes on the market that can help you improve balance and burn more calories. Many older patients are challenged with less than ideal balance, which often leads them to avoid walking altogether. We KNOW that’s not good. The below link features equipment that can make exercise safe and fun.

http://balancewalking.com/equipment-needed/

Healthy Feet Make the Best Dancing Feet Don’t Ignore Foot Pain on the Dance Floor

You can’t channel surf for more than a couple minutes before coming across a “dancing” reality show. Classical, ballroom, hip hop and more. It looks like so much much fun ! Being ‘light on your feet’ when dancing is not entirely true; dancing the night away can take a toll on feet and ankles. If you enjoy social dancing or have gotten serious enough to take a class, don’t let foot injuries stop the show, be sure to protect your feet and ankles. The most common types of dance-related foot and ankle problems are overuse injuries, which occur due to the repetitive movements in dance. Over 50 percent of dance injuries occur in the foot and ankle. The severity of the damage is often determined by a dancer’s age, strength and flexibility and the type of shoes worn when dancing. Other common types of injuries related to dancing can include:

• stress fractures (hairline breaks in the bone) from repeated jumping and landing
• foot neuromas (thickening/irritation of the nerves in the ball of the foot) resulting from repetitive pivoting
• shin splints (pain and swelling in the front of the lower legs) which can be aggravated by recurring activities
• tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons in the foot) from over exertion
• corns, calluses or blisters—all painful skin irritations resulting from repeated rubbing of the skin on the feet. What’s the best defense to protect your feet and ankles?
• Wear appropriate shoes to properly support your feet and ankles
• Perform dance moves that best fit your skill level

If you do suffer an injury, it is important to make an appointment with our office as soon as possible. Prompt medical attention by a foot and ankle surgeon can make all the different in a proper rehabilitation. Most dance injuries can be treated with conservative care as long as they are not ignored. Don’t dispel foot pain even if you can walk on it; remember it is possible to walk on a seriously injured foot. Common injuries, if left untreated, may require surgical intervention to ensure proper healing.

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!

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.