Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Leprechauns Were Shoemakers?
Did you know that Leprechauns were shoemakers? Leprechauns are a type of fairy in the Irish folklore. They are usually shown as a little man with a green coat, hat and a belt with a big buckle. As legend goes, these little mischief makers were shoemakers for the...
Spring Is On The Way! 5 Best Places to take a walk in the Hudson Valley
Even though it is snowy and cold, Spring is on the way! Some of you say it can't be too soon. After a long winter you realize that just taking a walk should not be taken for granted. Here are 5 places to go for a nice walk. It is good to remember to stretch before...
Reese Witherspoon Had Black Toenails From Hiking, What’s the Cause of your Black Toenails?
I doubt Reese Witherspoon had her toenails fall off during the filming of Wild the movie, but Cheryl Strayed's (the woman Reese Witherspoon portrayed) black toenails did come off in real life! What Causes Black Toenails? One cause of black toenails is: Bruising under...
Red Carpet Treatment not only at the Oscars
The Oscars are a special night when all the stars get that extra special Red Carpet treatment. At Hollowbrook Foot Specialist we too believe our patients should get that same kind of Red Carpet treatment. Lately, we have been hearing from our patients how hard it is...
Ingrown Toenails Are Serious Business
Ingrown toenails are serious business. They occur when the sides or top of the nail grow into skin of the nail. It is usually seen on the sides of the big toes. When this happens the area around the nail gets red and painful and sometimes gets infected. The infection...
Bursitis In My Foot? How did I get that?
Bursitis in my Foot? No way! Bursitis is just for old people, right? So, how did I get bursitis in my foot? What is Bursitis? Bursitis in your feet is caused when there is a swelling in the fluid filled area between your joints. Normally the bursa protects your...
Superbowl Could Trigger Your First Gout Attack
Superbowl parties have gout attack triggers everywhere. In fact, you are likely to get your first gout attack this Tuesday, just two days after Superbowl Sunday. Never had gout before? Well, here's your chance. Here's what you need to know to help you survive this...
5 Most Common Foot Problems
5 Most Common Foot Problems Feet are complex. They have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. That's a lot of things where problems can pop up. Feet can have circulation problems, infections (from bacteria, viruses, or fungi), muscle...
How Your Health Insurance Choices Affect Your Tax Refund
Your Health Insurance Choice May Affect Your Tax Refund There are 3 ways that your tax refund can be affected by your health insurance choice. 1. If you and your family have qualified health insurance. You would just need to report on your tax form that you had...
Why fungal toenails are difficult to treat
Fungal toenails are difficult to treat. And unfortunately, there is no one single cure all for fungal infections. What might work for one person, might do absolutely nothing for someone else. What is fungus and why does gets into your toenails Fungi are...