The health industry is overflowing with products to improve and maintain ones health. Products range from supplements, to more natural food products (Organic), and countless exercise programs. These are all aimed at general wellness. If you could take an individual part of your body, say your nails, what can you do to improve them? Healthy […]
Arthritis is an extremely common pathological condition. Im sure you know many family members and friends with a diagnosis of some type of arthritis; young and old. Most of the time the arthritis involves the knees, hips, back, and shoulders. Is it possible to have arthritis in other joints? The answer is YES. Arthritis can […]
The Bands on the Sand at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX has their last outdoor concert series August 8-9, 2014. Enjoy great music on Palm Beach and a firework display over Offats Bayou at the end of the night–a great way to spend a summer evening. Be careful, though. Whether at an evening concert or […]
How much time do we spend pampering ourselves? We spend hours upon hours giving our body the Royal Treatment. It would be interesting to know how much money the average person spends on such things. When was the last time you looked at what a spa had to offer and took the time to research […]
Have you ever wondered why and how sandals came to be? My thought is that someone was tired of wearing occlusive and restraining shoe gear. Freedom and breathability were a must and so the first sandal was designed. Since that time, the sandal craze has taken off and a countless variety have overwhelmed the retail […]
The most exciting Jazz artists from around the world are about to converge in Houston, TX for the 24th Houston International Jazz Festival. Happening August 1-3, 2014, this is a summer highlight not to be missed. If you live a distance away and will be road-tripping your way there, youll probably make a list of […]
When you hear the word dislocation the majority of people will think of some joint; shoulder, hip, etc. They would not be inaccurate in their thinking, but did you know that it is possible to dislocate a tendon? Some are more easily dislocated than others. In the foot and ankle there is one, actually two […]
Grafting is not uncommon terminology. It is used in horticulture where you take a cutting of one plant and either insert it into a portion of the same plant OR of another type of plant. Grafting is also used in the medical field. We have all heard of skin grafting which can be from taken […]
Sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, beach towel, IPod, water bottle and snacks check off the list if you are getting ready for a fun summer vacation! If you have a hot spot destination in your future and the pool will be calling your name, make sure your nails and your toes are ready to be shown […]
One of the biggest fears in medicine is NOT getting the right diagnosis. To be honest, Im not sure if your physician is more afraid than you as the patient. In the world of feet, one of the most common complaints that presents in our clinics is heel pain; most commonly diagnosed as plantar fasciitis. […]