The cold weather is starting, and you might experience cold feet and hands. This may be a symptom of a disorder called Raynaud’s Disease. October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month and a good time to go over everything you need to know about this common disorder. What is Raynaud’s Disease  First, it’s always best to visit…

Summer is almost over with the official start of fall on September 22nd. But did you know the entire month of September is dedicated to Falls Prevention Awareness Month? It’s the perfect time to look at how we can prevent those terrible falls that cause us so much trouble. Prevention Tips  Although accidental falls are…

Summer is still in full swing, and people are getting outdoors to visit the beach, hit the pool, or enjoy the sun. Summer is also the season for sandals and flip-flops. Naturally, you want your toes to look their best. Before scheduling an appointment for your pedicure, review these safety tips to protect your feet…

One of the most rapidly expanding fields in the practice of medicine is the usage of laser therapy for a progressively wider array of conditions. Patients commonly inquire if laser could be use to help everything from bad toenails to chronic pain. Thanks to continuous improvements in laser technology, this can be an effective treatment…

NFL Giants Tight End Daniel Fells has encountered a possibly limb or life threatening infection in his foot. Reports state that he has already undergone five previous limb salvage procedures to ward off infection, and he is still under close watch. This is a potentially career ending injury for the 32 year old Fells. Other…

One of my mom’s favorite remedies for ankle sprains was to wrap cabbage around the ankle joint for an hour or more to help decrease inflammation.  This would often be repeated for a second time later in the day.  However, what does literature say about this natural home remedy? Interestingly enough, cabbage has been used…

Although smoking’s ill effects on the lungs and heart are well known, it can be equally harmful to the foot. The tissues of our body require oxygen to function, remain healthy, and heal from injury. Chemicals found in cigarette smoke causes changes to the way blood carries oxygen. Hemoglobin, a molecule that carries oxygen throughout…

What is Melanoma? Melanoma is cancer of the cells that give rise to the color of skin. The number of cases of melanoma is increasing faster than any other cancer. Melanoma is commonly seen between the ages of 30 to 60. It is found primarily on sun-exposed areas of fair skinned individuals.  The back is…

The internet has become a valuable resource for medical information for patients. There are several reputable web sites managed by doctors and other medical specialists, such as Webmd, that provide patients with free access to information about a wide variety of medical conditions. The internet can unfortunately also be a source of potentially harmful misinformation…

  Have you ever complained of a painful red swollen leg? This could have been a Deep Vein Thrombosis, otherwise known as a DVT. A DVT is a partial or complete occlusion of a vein by a thrombus with secondary inflammatory reaction in the wall of the vein. In other words, it is a clot…