Over the holidays, you might have received a gift certificate to a local spa or nail salon, or perhaps you are looking to start the New Year with a fresh manicure and pedicure. Although these outings can be relaxing, you might not be aware of improper sanitation and hygiene practices, which can lead to bacterial […]
Flying home from spending Christmas with the relatives? Taking an airplane to a friend’s for New Year’s Eve? Jetting away to somewhere warm? This time of year is popular for travel, and although flying is convenient in many ways, it can cause discomfort in our feet and ankles. Sitting upright for hours can cause blood […]
The title of this post is a line most famously spoken by Romeo in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, but believe it or not, it also has applications to health and medicine! Most of us can recall a time when we went to visit a healthcare professional and he or she diagnosed us with a […]
‘Tis the season… to reach deep into your closet and bring out your cold-weather attire for the winter! When it comes to layering up to brave the cold, most people think of hats, jackets, scarves, and mittens, but your footwear is also extremely important. In addition to being fashionable, you want your boots to be […]
Central New York got its first taste of snow in the last week or two, but now that December is upon us, winter activities will soon be in full force. Everyone has a favorite, whether it be sledding, skiing, or snowboarding, but from the rink at Rockefeller Center to a local frozen pond, ice-skating is […]
After an extended Thanksgiving weekend of eating pie, stuffing, and leftovers, and sitting on the couch talking to relatives, you might be itching for some physical activity. However, temperatures are plummeting and snow is piling up in Central New York, so exercising outdoors is not very desirable. Instead, here are 5 exercises you can do […]
If you have ever overheard a podiatrist, athletic trainer, or any other medical professional discussing the “R.I.C.E. treatment,” you might have been left wondering how this staple food plays a role in nursing your injury. In fact, R.I.C.E. is an acronym that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is an effective, do-it-yourself therapy […]
Diabetics are often told at their initial diagnosis that in order to prevent the onset of blindness, nerve dysfunction, and kidney failure, they need to cut out excess sugar from their diet. However, this might be difficult when many of the foods and beverages we consume on a daily basis are loaded with added sugar. […]
If your “dogs” are barking after another successful Syracuse-style halloween, look no further than Dr. Ryan D’Amico to help get you back on your feet, pain-free!! With convenient offices in Fayetteville, New York, Dr. D’Amico and his staff are here to help you with your foot care needs. No foot pain is too big or […]
Overall, managing diabetes can seem overwhelming when you consider the many negative effects of the disease and the lifestyle changes you must make to improve them. Fortunately, at Syracuse Podiatry, we want diabetes management to be as easy and worry-free as possible. For our second blog post of National Diabetes Month 2016, we have some […]
