Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
Learn about the latest events happening at our office, plus helpful podiatry tips and advice by following our Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, P.C. blog.
How To Have The Best Doctor Visit Ever
With so many new patients getting Obamacare, time with the doctor is becoming more and more limited. You want to be able to get the most out of your visit with the doctor. By following these tips you should be able to make the most out of your time with the doctor....
What Discolored Toenails Say About Your Health!
Even though Easter is here, you don't want to have discolored toenails to match your Easter Egg colors. Discolored toenails could be telling you something about your health. What Color are Healthy Toenails? Toenails should normally be pink with a small, white half...
Save Money With An At Home Pedicure
Each spring, women want to show off their beautiful pedicures. It can be tempting to go to a local nail salon to get your feet in shape for Easter, but you can also save money by giving yourself an at home pedicure. What Supplies Do I Need For My Home Pedicure?...
Choosing Your Next Pair of Golf Shoes Made Easy
Fore! Golf season is finally here after our unpredictable winter. You may need to get new golf shoes before heading out to Casperkill Country Club, McCann Golf Course in Poughkeepsie, or the Beekman Golf Course in Hopewell Junction. However, choosing your next pair...
I Hate Taking My Shoes Off Because Of Foot Odor; What Can I Do?
Although spring is here and March Madness has begun, it’s still cold out, so don't put away those winter boots just yet. There could be a Nor'easter on the way, and with it, winter boots covered with snow, salt and sand. With everything that is carried into the house...
Even April Fool’s Jokers Know That A Painful Bump On Top Of The Foot Is No Joking Matter
With April Fool's Day just around the corner, you shouldn't let your feet play tricks on you! If you begin having foot pain or notice changes in the appearance of your feet, get it checked out. At Hollowbrook Foot Specialists, one of the things we often get asked...
Broken Ankle: Most Common Airplane Injury
News reports about the missing Malaysian Airlines plane have brought airline travel and safety to the forefront. Passenger security is very important to airlines, and they do their best to show travelers safety procedures before each flight. However, after flying a...
Corns and Calluses? How did I get them?
America has fallen (no pun intended) in love with actress Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, X-Men, Monk, and Saturday Night Live.) They loved her at last years Oscars even more after she fell walking up to accept her Best Actress award. This year she had another...
Probiotics and Antibiotics: To Take or Not To Take
The idea to use “good bacteria” in medicine has been around since the beginning of the 1900's. The practice of using probiotics have been used to treat stomach problems for quite some time. Probiotics may be recommended by a Podiatrist (foot specialist) when they...
Losing Toenails From Chemotherapy? What to Expect During Chemotherapy.
Most people have heard about the more common side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea, and vomiting. They may never have thought about losing their toenails, or what to expect for their toenails from chemotherapy. Changes to toenails from chemotherapy ...