Body & Mind

DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC HEEL PAIN?

Do you have Chronic Heel pain? Are you not getting better after 3 months of treatments? Surgery not an option or you just don't want surgery? Then consider Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)!!!

It’s non-invasive, no anesthesia required, non surgical!!! Virtually no complications with 85% success rate!! No disability and no time off from work! Very affordable, covered under certain insurances, financing available! Call now for a consultation and make the first step in finally relieving your heel pain! ADVANCED PODIATRY ASSOCIATES PLLC

Dr. Joseph Canzoneri Dr. Evan LaTourrette

BOARD CERTIFIED: AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC SURGERY AND AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS

Batavia • 2 State Street • 343-8150

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME • MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Medina • 200 Ohio Street • 343-8150

ORLEANS COMMUNITY HEALTH

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME • MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Specializing in the treatment of Diabetic foot problems • Heel pain Bunions/Hammertoes • Ingrown Toenails • Calluses • Foot Injuries/Fractures Warts • Children’s Foot Disorders • Surgitron available for soft tissue conditions. DID YOU KNOW? Men and women often make an effort to lose weight before special events such as weddings or vacations. While many people do so in healthy ways, others take their weight loss efforts to the extreme. For example, many brides-to-be aspire to shed excess weight before their weddings so they can look as slim as possibly in their wedding gowns. The New York Times even reported in 2012 on a bride who spent eight days on a feeding tube to strictly limit calories so she could fi t into her wedding dress. Such efforts are dangerous and could put individuals’ long-term health in serious jeopardy. Healthy weight loss for any occasion requires a long lead time, so that individuals can safely shed between one and two pounds per week with a healthy mix of diet and exercise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Trimming between 500 and 1,000 calories per day from their diets can help individuals lose weight safely.

We Care About Your Smiles

by Dr. Steve Sokolovskiy

GOOD FOR YOUR TEETH, BAD FOR YOUR BREATH

The Keto diet can be great for oral health because it is low in sugar and simple carbohydrates (which become sugar when they are digested). Everyone knows that sugar is not good for teeth since it can cause cavities and loss of enamel. It also leads to more bacteria developing on the teeth and gums. Unfortunately, the Keto diet can also result in a problem called ‘keto breath,’ which is bad breath caused by the new abundance of ketones being produced by the liver. Luckily, this is only temporary, and as the body adjusts and acclimates to this new wealth of ketones, the ‘dragon breath’ should begin to subside. This usually happens within a month of starting the keto diet. If you are bothered by this condition, don’t be shy about discussing bad breath with your dentist. Professional care is always the best course to pursue when unusual symptoms occur. We’re here at BATAVIA FAMILY DENTAL to offer our patients comprehensive, gentle, family dentistry, including dietary advice, routine maintenance care, restorative work, and cosmetic approaches to enhance any smile. All our staff members are exceptional in their care of every patient who comes through our doors. Please call us for an appointment (585.343.4246) at 6 Batavia City Centre.

P.S. Those experiencing ‘keto breath’ from a new diet can fi ght it by drinking lots of water and brushing after every meal to prevent bacteria from building up. www.bataviafamilydental.com

Safeguard yourself from summertime ailments and accidents Lawn and garden injuries: Lawn and garden injuries may not be common, but men, women and children should exercise caution when using lawn and garden equipment. Wear protective shoes and gloves and safety goggles. Remember to turn off any motorized tools before attempting to repair or unclog the blades.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D. Paraplegic Battles UTIs

--DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury back in 1979. I battle one UTI after another, and I am becoming immune to most antibiotics. Why the constant infections? My urologist just ordered a CT scan, but seems uninterested in me as a patient. I am sick of being sick. I straight catheterize four times a day usually. It’s getting very hard for them to match the antibiotic to the culture. At times the infections are so bad I get “foggy headed.” These times I am in misery. The last time I went to the ER hoping it wasn’t sepsis. They gave me antibiotics. I can’t keep running to the ER. My copays are too much. Maybe I need a doctor who specializes in working with people who have a spinal cord injury. -- Anon. ANSWER: Regular drainage of the bladder with a “straight catheter” is the most effective way to reduce the risk of urine infections in a person with a spinal cord injury, but it is not perfect. People may still get bacteria in the bladder. Although it may be worthwhile to review your catheterization technique with an expert, it’s possible to get infections even with perfect technique. You haven’t become immune to antibiotics, but the frequent use of powerful antibiotics will make you colonized with resistant bacteria, so that if you do get an infection, it’s likely to be with a diffi cult-totreat organism. The CT scan is a good idea to see whether there is an anatomic reason for recurrent (or persistent) infections. I am disappointed to hear your urologist does not seem to be doing his or her best for you. Recurrent infections are dangerous. Becoming foggy headed is a sign of serious systemic infection, and sepsis (a dysfunctional body response to infection) is life-threatening. Some people take antibiotics to prevent infection. Often, these are rotated to reduce resistance. A urologist experienced in spinal cord injury, perhaps in consultation with an infectious disease doctor, would be ideal.

*** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2021 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved