H E A LT H & WE L L N E S S
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET
SO THEY CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU
MoSt PeoPle Will HAve WAlkeD An AMAzing
75,000 miles by the time they reach the age of 50. therefore,
it’s no wonder that foot pain can affect our daily
activities such as walking, exercising, or standing for long
periods of time. our feet are very complex, as each has 26 bones,
33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles, and
ligaments; and there is an intricate circulatory and nervous
system present in our feet and lower extremities.
You should never ignore foot or leg pain, as it may be a sign
of another underlying health condition. one of the early signs of
Diabetes can be numbness or tingling in the feet and slow
healing wounds. other health-related issues, such as arthritis
and nerve and circulatory disorders, can also be detected in your
feet.
Foot pain can have a profound impact on your quality of life,
as half of all adults say that foot pain has restricted activities
such as walking, exercising, working or playing with their
grandchildren. For those with chronic foot pain, that number
jumps to 83%.
Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specialize in the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, disorders and injuries
affecting the human foot, ankle and lower leg. A Podiatrist evaluates
x-rays, administers treatment, prescribes medication, and performs
foot and ankle surgery when necessary.
Dr. John Savidakis of the Suncoast Podiatry and Wound Care
Center is trained in the latest techniques in surgery, orthopedics,
dermatology, physical medicine, and rehabilitation, thus
enabling him to prevent, control, and cure foot health problems.
He treats patients of all ages: from birth to late adulthood. After
a comprehensive evaluation is performed, Dr. Savidakis can
provide individualized patient care and offers custom wellness
solutions.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. John Savidakis and the Suncoast Podiatry and
Wound Care Center is located at 2701 Park Drive, Suite 6, in
Clearwater, (727) 796-1490.
COUNTRYSIDE DERMATOLOGY
&LASER CENTER
The skin’s natural ability to
produce vitamin D in response to
sunlight decreases with age.
By the age of 60 years old, the
skin’s ability to synthesize
vitamin D in response to sunlight
is inadequate to support bone
health. The Institute of Medicine
recommends 400 to 800
international units of vitamin D
daily. Wear your sunscreen to
prevent skin cancer, and take
vitamin D for your bones.
Susan S. Roper M.D.,
F.A.A.D. Director
Countryside Dermatology
and Laser Center,
Clearwater, Fl. 33763
(727) 791-1411.
The Quality of
Life Hormone
Andropause (male menopause) is
real, although more subtle than female
menopause. With men, there is a
gradual decline in androgens, male
sex hormones, usually starting in their
forties, or sooner if associated with
stress and a lack of sleep.
The loss of testosterone contributes
to the familiar “pot belly” and declining
muscle tone in middle-age men. The
symptoms of male menopause include
a waning interest in sex including
decreased sexual satisfaction and
difficulty in having and maintaining an
erection, increased fatigue, depression,
irritability, aches, pains, stiffness and
decreased mental acuity.
Andropause is a common progression
in the aging process. By taking positive
steps to restore normal balance, many
men can regain vitality and zest for life
and enjoy their mature years fully and
healthily. Youthfulness can be a choice!
Dr. Linda Mc Clintock
AGE-LESS MEDICINE
(813) 286-4404
4830 W. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 110
Tampa, FL 33609
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