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Travel-ready feet
July 18, 2023
Travel-ready feet
The summer is here and most Bahamians are busy planning or going on their next vacation. Whether its planning to swim with the pigs in Exuma, walk around the town in Grand Bahama, shop until you drop in one of the malls in New Providence or wherever you plan to go abroad – maybe to United States or Europe, traveling can take a toll on your feet – and any injury or pain can ruin your entire vac...
Changing seasons can affect your feet
July 04, 2023
Changing seasons can affect your feet
Summer is here, and record high temperatures with it. In other places around the world, it may be getting colder now. Did you know that your body can feel different throughout the year due to the changing seasons?
Climate change and your feet
June 20, 2023
Climate change and your feet
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. .
Wound healing basics everyone should know
June 06, 2023
Wound healing basics everyone should know
June is recognized as Wound Healing Awareness Month (WHAM!) - created to raise awareness for wound healing and recognize the challenges experienced by individuals whose lives are affected daily by chronic wounds. The skin is the largest organ in the body and when it is hurt, it is called a wound. Wounds are sores or ...
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Dr. Monique Mitchell opens the door to Family Foot Centre offering comprehensive podiatry services for all ages
June 06, 2023
Dr. Monique Mitchell opens the door to Family Foot Centre offering comprehensive podiatry services for all ages
Shezarah Carey, deceased, was one of podiatrist Dr. Monique Mitchell's first patients. Carey had diabetes and was concerned about losing her leg to the disease. She made an impassioned plea to the doctor to save her leg; she did not want to get an amputation. Mitchell provided podiatry care to Carey for almost 15 years ...
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Osteoporosis and the foot
May 23, 2023
Osteoporosis and the foot
Foot pain in the elderly is one of the most common complaints seen by podiatrists, daily.
Arthritis and the feet
May 16, 2023
Arthritis and the feet
Today, complaints of joint pain seem common-place and is even expected as people enter their golden years. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting more than 40 million people. It is more common as you get older, however it can occur at any age, and the word literally means "pain ...
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Lupus and the feet
May 09, 2023
Lupus and the feet
May is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own otherwise healthy tissues and organs.
Alcohol affects your feet and lower limbs
April 25, 2023
Alcohol affects your feet and lower limbs
It is common for many Bahamians to consume alcohol and maybe drink alcohol to excess. What they don't know is that alcohol doesn't just affect your judgment – wine, beer and cocktails also have quite an effect on your feet and legs.
Ganglion cyst
April 18, 2023
Ganglion cyst
Ganglion cysts are also known as "Bible cysts" because they were treated with "Bible therapy", which was using a heavy book to smash and burst the cyst. Thankfully, this form of treatment is no longer recommended because they do not prevent the ganglion cysts from returning and could cause more injury.
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