Recent TweetsIf genetics predisposes us to certain diseases, then I am in big trouble when it comes to type 2 diabetes. It is extremely rampant in my family, especially as we age. Research does show a big correlation between genetics and diabetes, so let’s just say I am watching it like a hawk. Does that mean I am home free? Not necessarily, but at least I will have a better chance of avoiding the disease if I practice preventive measures. Practicing preventive medicine is always the best scenario.
Posts Tagged ‘Shoes’
Diabetes: Steps to take to practice preventive medicine
Thursday, July 28th, 2011Tips can help you choose the right shoes
Sunday, August 1st, 2010I almost croaked the other day when one of my clients told me she had been wearing the same pair of running shoes for a year.
No, they had not been sitting in her closet. She had been wearing them to run – no wonder her knees were hurting.
The first words out of my mouth were “Go get a new pair of shoes; it’s a lot cheaper than a visit to the orthopedics office.”
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Choose workout shoes carefully
Sunday, August 1st, 2010My daughter’s wedding is over. Everything was perfectly perfect.
I do, however, think my feet may be permanently damaged from the cute shoes that I had to wear because they looked so good with my dress.
I guarantee you that they were not made to dance outside on a concrete floor, especially to that song that has you stomping around and hopping one, two and three time ( I think it is called the “Cuban Shuffle”).
I was so caught up in all the fun that I did not go to the car to get my more comfortable shoes. So, after a while, I just kicked off my shoes and danced barefoot. That was mistake number two. Oh well, what we do for our kids, right? (more…)