Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Why Diabetics Need Annual Diabetic Foot Exam
The Annual Diabetic Foot Exam If you are a diabetic, your doctor probably told you to get your annual eye exam and annual diabetic foot exam. An annual diabetic foot exam is crucial to avoid serious problems, like amputation. At Hollowbrook Foot Specialist we do a...
Supplements Can Be Gout Triggers!
Supplements can be Gout Triggers! A gout attack is caused by a build up of uric acid in the body, which can lead to painful, red, swollen joints - especially in the feet. Certain foods have a lot to do with this build up of uric acid. Foods high in protein are the...
Halloween Contest Winner – 2015
Here are the results of the Hollowbrook Foot Specialist Halloween Contest! We all had so much fun decorating our pumpkins, and it was so exciting watching all the votes come in. All the pumpkins looked great and were so imaginative - too bad there could only be one...
Back To The Future Day: Cubs Are Out But Nike Self-Tying Shoes Are In
Yesterday was a big day for "Back To The Future" Fans! It was the day that Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd's characters in "Back to the Future" traveled forward in time. When you were watching the movie in July of 1985, were you wondering which of the...
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Are Increasing See How This Affects You!
Medicare has planned BIG changes that will effect you next year. As of this writing your part B Medicare deductible is scheduled to increase by $76.00 to $223.00! The Medicare deductible isn't the only part going up. The Medicare premium(the payment that you make...
How Can You Prevent Getting Your Parents Bunions?
If you act early enough you can prevent getting your parents bunions! You inherit your height and body type, but did you know your foot shape and even the way you walk are being handed down, too. Your walk is based on the type of foot you were born with. If your...
Save Big By Using Your Health Insurance Now
Deductibles are Going Up - Save Big By Using Your Health Insurance Now The summer is over and that means we are three quarters of the way through the year. With careful planning, you can save big bucks on healthcare costs. With the way prices are rising, you might...
Can Throwing Away Expired Diabetic Test Strips Save Your Life?
Diabetic test strips do expire. The enzymes and chemicals that make up diabetic test strips degrade over time. Test strips that are old enough will eventually give you bad information. One person might be able to use an expired test strip and have no problems...
Podiatrists Discover More Than Just Foot Problems
On the day of your appointment, you come in expecting Dr. Schlam to help you with calluses, heel pain, and bunions. What you may not know is that a foot problems can sometimes tell us about other diseases in your body. Hairless feet or toes could show you have poor...
Ice or Heat – That is the Question
When is it right to apply ice or heat to heal the pain? One of the most common questions I hear in the office is should I us ice or heat on an injury. Here are some helpful hints that will help determine when to use ice or heat. Ice Should Be Used For: Acute pain...