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Here’s how the team at MaxStrength got Beth P. on track for a major life change
After months of lockdown last year, the number on Beth P.’s scale had hit an all-time high. “I reached rock bottom in September when I saw a picture of myself and couldn’t believe what I looked like,” she says. “I had eaten junk all summer and felt super sluggish all the time.” Throughout her adult life, Beth has struggled...
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If you have knee pain, physical therapy from MyoFit just might be the best option to avoid surgery
The knee is one of the most used joints in the body, and its structure can withstand the repetitive stress of day-to-day use. But when the knee is pushed beyond its limits or turned in a direction it isn’t meant to turn, pain and injury can be the result. If this happens, physical therapy is the best first option for treatment. At MyoFit...
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Dr. Danielle Shaper, of Finesse Footcare, can zap away the nail fungus with her Lunula laser
Summer is nearly here and it’s time to break out your flip-flops and sandals. But for those suffering from Onchomycosis (toenail fungus), having people see your feet is not an option. Those with the condition experience thickened and discolored nails with distorted shapes. Not only are they unsightly, but toenail fungus can also lead to...
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Properly fitting compression
If you see visible signs of varicose veins—including bulging veins and/or spider veins—you may be experiencing inflammation which can lead to leg pain, swelling and other symptoms. But not all venous health issues are visible. Sometimes there are deep vein issues that are not noticeable on the surface of the skin. Either way, one...
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Ditching the butt box
I had a patient come to me recently who, like many people, had been secretly living with the agony of hemorrhoids. He kept the pain, itching, bleeding and burning under wraps. In fact, he was so good at hiding his problem his wife didn’t even know. Inside of what he called his “butt box,” this patient kept hemorrhoid cream,...
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