Blog Archives - Page 42 of 50 - Kevin J. Powers, DPM
23 February 2016
When considering the tools humanity has mastered over its existence, those made of stone rank among the first we likely mastered. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some things we can learn about using them, especially when it comes to a special type like pumice. It might not...
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16 February 2016
Time for a quick English lesson—wait, don’t go! It’ll be fun! You might have heard people say not to “get callous” over something. Does that mean not to grow a nasty, thick patch of skin? Not quite. That’s a callus. See the difference?
“Callous”—with an “o”—is a related word to...
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09 February 2016
It’s not always easy to know what will make a big impact on your loved one for Valentine’s Day. Flowers? A stuffed animal? A five-course dinner at Feast Market & Cellar? Well here’s a suggestion: have you considered a night in that includes a deluxe foot massage?
While gifts are...
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01 February 2016
When it came to learning the ways of the world, socks were one of the things most of us got the hang of early. Pull them on all the way so they don’t flop around and make sure to avoid holes (or at least not wear them when company...
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26 January 2016
Are you ready to go eagle spotting? The annual Eagle Watch Weekend is upon us, held at Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina from Jan. 29th-31st. Head out to some “hot spots” and search for an elusive bald eagle. If a solution for your foot pain has been eluding you,...
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18 January 2016
You’ve probably come across them more than once: the “as seen on TV” products that make sweeping claims of marvelous feats—as long as they’re within the confines of that small legal text in the corner of the screen.
Custom-made orthotics aren’t going to make Julienne fries, but we’ve...
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11 January 2016
Our office takes your foot care seriously, but that doesn’t mean we won’t take the opportunity to have some educational fun now and then. Some extra know-how when it comes to the feet of you and your family might just go a long way toward making good, healthy choices!...
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05 January 2016
We know it can take some time to recover from the holiday season. All the shopping, meals, family visits, concerts, events, office parties, and finally New Year’s Eve (when we frankly don’t mind falling asleep by 10 PM!). Once the New Year rolls around, you just want some serenity....
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29 December 2015
Some things go together well, like New Year’s Eve and a room full of loved ones. Whether you plan to spend the evening with comedian Tom Brady (not the NFL quarterback!), attend the Kid Kazooey Family Dance Party, or just have a traditional gathering at home, it will be...
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22 December 2015
The weather we’ve seen through the past couple months might make it a more favorable year than most, but it should still be a chilly time at the 12
th Annual Bloomington Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 1! Participants might feel like their blood is freezing solid, but a run...
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