Archive

12 Sep

Are you sick of being sick?

School is back in session, summer vacation has ended and we are spending less time in the sun. We are thrown back into the juggling act of work, school, extracurricular activities and more.

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1 Mar

What is Lymphedema Awareness Day?

Lymphedema is recognized as one of the most feared side effects of cancer treatment and yet most people don’t know anything about it.

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25 Jan

Ingrown toenail….no walk in the park

Nothing can hurt quite like an ingrown toenail. Ask anyone who's ever had one. So what is an ingrown toenail exactly? It's a toenail that goes rogue and instead of growing straight, it becomes 'ingrown'.

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15 Jan

Keep Motivated – Be Good to Yourself in Sweet 2016

Here are some tips to help you succeed with your resolution of regular exercise, and being good to yourself in Sweet Sixteen.

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6 Dec

Foot Pain at Christmas

Your feet hold the weight of your world every day, and nothing is worse than when they are sore -- especially during the holidays.

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13 Sep

Public Caution: Podiatrists Caution Public about Store-Bought Orthotics

Podiatrists in the Monroe Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) are taking aim at shoe stores that are advertising orthotics for a variety of health problems.

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8 May

Is there a surgical procedure in your future? Manual Lymphatic Drainage can help

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a treatment that moves excess fluid out of the body, helping to stimulate and create a better functioning immune system.  By” draining” your lymphatic system, MLD assists in preparing your body for surgery, and maintaining good health. If you are scheduled for a surgery, one to three MLD treatments are […]

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23 Mar

3 Things to Help Slow Degenerative Disc and Osteoarthritis in the Spine

Step One: Stay active to slow the disc degeneration Though the pain associated with disc degeneration can be controlled, there will likely be some level pain experienced. It is important to stay active in order to preserve the functionality that exists. Exercise increases the flow of oxygen, blood and other nutrients back to the disc, […]

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20 Mar

Compression Garments to suit your Lifestyle

Compression therapy garments are often associated with post-surgery recovery or with elders suffering from circulation issues. However, this could not be further from the truth. A very diverse range of people from all ages and walks of life could benefit from the added support compression therapy provides. Discomfort can hinder us from performing daily activities […]

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19 Mar

Let’s get Physical!

Let’s get active this year, not only for our hearts, stress levels and bones but to help reduce the risks of getting some types cancer. There is evidence that exercise can reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer.?? Exercise may protect against colon cancer and tumor (link is external) growth by balancing our energy […]

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