by Jenneffer | Sep 22, 2015 | ABI, diabetes, heart disease, heart surgery, High blood cholesterol, High blood pressure, hypertension, Obesity, PAD, PVD, smoking, Vascular surgery, wellness
What is and ANKLE-BRACHIAL INDEX (ABI) Test?An ABI test is a simple, reliable test for diagnosing PAD in the legs. The test measures the blood pressure in your ankles and compares it to that in your arms, while lying down comfortably in the office chair. The ABI...
by Jenneffer | Aug 30, 2015 | chef, Food, meals, medial, nutrition, outcomes, portion, prevention, restaurant, wellness
“The portions are huge…and everything is great.”That was a recent review by a “hobby blogger” on their dining experience and their recommendation for others to eat at the establishment. But do we need more restaurants to be...
by Jenneffer | Aug 12, 2015 | infection, nutrition, physician, podiatrist, podiatry, science, wellness, wound, wound care
A curious question came from a patient whom I have prescribe 5% Acetic Acid solution to for an infected wound.”Can’t I just use balsamic vinegar?”Cleansing with topical antiseptics in infected wounds: The role of traditional antiseptics...
by Jenneffer | Jul 26, 2015 | bacteria, bandage, diabetes, infection, podiatry, prevention, wellness, wound, wound care
Is it better to keep a wound moist or let it dry out in the air? There’s a lot confusion about it. In fact, the notion is still widespread that air aids in the healing process, “so you need to let wound dry out in the air”.This assumption is incorrect, as...
by Jenneffer | Jul 21, 2015 | barefoot, charity, feet, flip-flops, shoes, soles, souls, wellness
Yesterday, Deland Foot & Leg Center collected and delivered 1404 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls. Working together with Cress Restaurant and Buster’s Bistro, two additional drop off locations, we maximized the number of shoes collected. The shoe...
by Jenneffer | Jun 28, 2015 | lies, medical history, medications, outcomes, patient, physician, wellness
“Risk?” Yes, patients place themselves at risk daily by lying about their medical history with their doctors. And what is a lie you ask?Definition in Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary LieSyllabification: liePronunciation: /lī/ noun1. An...
