Electra Health

Heel Pain

One of the more common causes of heel pain is something called plantar fasciitis. This refers to the plantar fascia, which is the fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the ball of the foot. Similar to a ligament, the plantar fascia is relatively robust, but it can also get injured. This can commonly come about due to imperfect foot structure, obesity, and prolonged standing or walking (particularly on harder surfaces like concrete). This leads to inflammation, which in turn can be quite painful..

The holiday season is a joyful time of year! It is also a common time of year that we put on additional unwanted weight! We have holiday parties with sugary and fattening foods tempting us at every turn. Home-baked goodies and sweet dessert offerings are difficult for most of us to deny. Indulging in all the festivities and holiday parties with these sugary and fattening foods can significantly increase our weight. In addition, the high sugar content of the holiday foods can impair our immune system and make us more susceptible to cold and flu season!

Seafood allergies are among the most widespread food allergies, common among adults (as well as some children). Unlike many other food allergies and reactions, seafood (as well as the more specific, shellfish) allergies, tend to be more likely to result later in life, rather than in early childhood and often tend to be severe and permanent food allergies that patients must deal with for the rest of their life.