Do people learn from history? Or are we doomed to repeat it, as the pundits say? At Montgomery Foot Care Specialists, we like to think that humans are always striving to improve themselves – changing their behavior in order to avoid the unpleasantness, difficulty, or danger of the past. Unfortunately, learning from mistakes – either […]
We’ve heard the question tossed around a lot – “Are podiatrists M.D.s?” The answer is yes! Some people are under the impression that a foot doctor hasn’t been to medical school, but this is completely false. Podiatrists like Dr. Heidi M. Christie and Dr. Chanda L. Day-Houts are fully-qualified medical doctors who are specifically trained […]
People say that men don’t go to the doctor as readily as women do. Is this perception fact or fiction? Do men truly avoid going to the doctor? Well, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control published a study that concluded that “Women are 100% more likely than men to seek preventative health care.” Wow – […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and podiatrists Heidi M. Christie, DPM and Chanda L. Day-Houts, DPM of Montgomery Foot Care Specialistswant to remind you that feet burn, too – and burned skin can put you on the road to getting skin cancer in the future, even on your feet. Many people overlook their feet […]
Practically from the day you were born, somebody’s been telling you that you’ve got to “eat right.” Your Mom. Your podiatrist and your primary care doctor. Magazine covers that scream “Healthy and Fast Recipes for your Week!” from the shelves of grocery and book stores. Dr. Oz, who spouts recipes from your TV screen. Pop-up […]
Fifty-seven years ago, a plastic surgeon put forth an idea that’s become wedged in our culture. Dr. Maxwell Maltz, in the best-selling book Psycho-Cybernetics, was the first to suggest that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. A recent study suggests it takes 66 days of doing something new to really internalize it […]
Here at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists in Montgomery, Alabama, we’re happy it’s summertime! Summer is the season to enjoy family reunions, catch a baseball game in Riverfront Park, or take a cruise on the Harriett II. There’s so much to do in beautiful Montgomery County. As podiatrists, we want you to keep your feet safe […]
In the past several weeks, we’ve seen some great examples of Americans taking charge of a challenging situation. They knew it was coming. And they prepared themselves well. First, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency decided not to wait until hurricane season to get their act together. One month before the start of the season, various […]
The podiatrists at Montgomery Foot Care Specialists in Montgomery, Alabama have some succinct words of advice specifically for men: Respect your body and your health. Why are we singling out men’s bodies? Well, because we’re observing National Men’s Health Week, which happens every year during the week leading up to Father’s Day (this year it’s […]
Figuratively speaking, there are lots of ways to get burned. If someone cheats us out of something we wanted, we feel burned. When we find ourselves spending too much money at once, we’re burning a hole in our pocket. We feel a slow burn when we’re in a situation that’s making us angry. After an […]
