Hump Day Humor

Ever have one of these days? 

Brent in Hobart, Tasmania

Need ideas for a vacation?

Well, Brent, one of our assistants here at A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Center, recently visited Tasmania with his family!  He spent 5 weeks in Hobart, Tasmania over Christmas and enjoyed kayaking the Huon River, visiting Bonarong Park, spear fishing, and of course visiting the various beaches Tasmania has to offer.  Brent says the Tasmanian Devils, which are an endangered species, along with Kangaroos, Wallabies, Blue Tongue lizards, and Wombats were the highlight attraction at Bonarong Park.  For those of you who’s vacations revolve around food (I’m guilty!)–his favorite ethnic cuisine included meat pies (similar to a pot pie), sausage rolls (a puff pastry filled with minced meat), tim tams (cookies!), and hot chips with gravy and/or chicken salt (smothered french fries).  How delicious!  Tasmania… here I come.  Thank you for the pictures Brent!

High Heels Are Leading Cause of Ingrown Toenails

High heels and tight-fitting or pointed-toe shoes are a leading cause of ingrown toenails.

Read the article by clicking on the picture.

Pain & High Heels

Yoga is good for the sole.

Don’t you just love puns?  I do. 

Do you practice yoga or have you been curious about trying it?  I personally adore this form of exercise for so many reasons including that it is good for you from head to toe, literally. 

There are so many benefits to bringing yoga into your life.  And, despite the myth that you have to be flexible, ANYONE can do it!  Look, even wild animals and house pets think it’s a good idea. 

Here’s some information to feed your sole and, perhaps, motivate you to move.  Okay, I’ll stop with the puns…for now.

Save the Date: March 17th, 2012

A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Center will be participating in the 5K “Sharin ‘O’ the Green” Run/Walk Race in support of …

Partners Mentoring Youth.  

 100% of all proceeds raised by the race will be donated to this great cause. Other events of the day include:  “Shamrock Scurry” Kids Run, costume contests, and the infamous St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Join us in making a difference in our community!

 

GPS Shoes Help Track Alzheimer’s Patients

Watch this short video about these revolutionary shoes from Aetrex.

Just click on the picture below. There is a 15 second commercial beforehand in a foreign language. Just let it play out. The video will start immediately afterwards and is in English.

This is so true

Hump Day Humor

New Skin Treatment Offers Hope to Diabetic Patients

Every year in the United States, more than 65,000 people lose a limb because of diabetes and a cut that doesn’t heal.

Now there is hope:  it’s a new therapy that involves a patch made from human skin cells.

Click on the picture for an interesting 3 minute video shown on Fox TV.

Fox TV Video

It’s Not Old Age!

Did you know…

Our feet change with age, so it’s not just ‘old age’ that brings normal foot pain?  The actual physical structure of our feet changes.  You may have heard that a pregnant woman’s foot arches flatten out from the added weight, but in actuality, this happens to all of us, without the extra weight!

Read this article for more insight on this natural phenomenon and why making regular visits to your podiatrist is as important as your annual check-ups with your primary care physician.

Feet Treats

Wipe the Monday blues away with this homemade foot rub using common household ingredients…

Honey Foot Scrub

Hawaiian or any sea salt :1 cup

Honey: 1 teaspoon

Coconut or any oil: 3 table spoons

Mix all the ingredients and then rub them on your feet. Make sure you cover the achy spots too. You can even massage this preparation on your hands! Use warm water to rinse it off.

ENJOY!