DoctorVikki.com - Footnotes

Huge Reponse to Antioxidant Screenings

Next Screening Wed, August 20

We had a terrific response to our antioxidant screenings, as over 60 people come in during our special evening sessions in May, June and July. Our Pharmanex Scanner measures the carotenoid antioxidant levels in a person’s skin. Checking the body’s antioxidant levels is important because the amount of antioxidants maintained in your body is directly proportional to your lifespan. The BioPhotonic scanner score gives a more accurate picture of one’s eating habits and lifestyle choices within the last 6-8 weeks. The score may also indicate if the vitamins you’re taking are working or being absorbed properly. This non-invasive procedure and takes just five minutes. Next screening is Wed August 20 from 5-7 pm at Long Beach Office. Please call for an appointment.

HELLO EVERYONE!!

Dr. Vikki Foley

Greetings to everyone. I hope you’re all enjoying the summer. It’s been a hectic three months for your favorite podiatrist, but who can sit still when there’s so much to do? First of all, we’ve received terrific feedback from the newly configured website. A thank you to Beverly Wolf of www.wolfonweb.com for her diligent work and creative efforts. Please log onto www.DoctorVikki.com when you have a moment. In May, it was “On the Road w/Dr. Vikki” as Los Alamitos Medical Center organized the annual physician conference in Costa Rica, what a beautiful island. Tom and I took part in as many “activities” (see photo) as we could, between medical conferences, of course. My mom, Pam, (see photo) just couldn’t get enough of the mud spa. Also, over the past 9 months I’ve become involved with a terrific company, NuSkin/Pharmanex. Just like millions of baby boomers, I want to stay looking and feeling young-safely. I won’t do Botox, collagen injections and other procedures. I’ve found a company that had science behind their products, NuSkin/Pharmanex. I take the vitamins because they absorb better and are standardized with the amounts and quality of the ingredients. To learn more, log onto my home page, which has a link to the NuSkin website. This edition of “Foley’s Footnotes” is jam packed, so enjoy our latest newsletter and the rest of your summer!

Best, Dr. Vikki

Dr. Foley’s mom, Pam, above Costa Rica having been named the Mud Spa Queen!

Special Olympics Always a “Special Weekend”

Dr, Foley, 4th from left, and a group of volunteer doctors and other health professionals worked the Southern California Special Olympics in June.

With the 2008 Bejing Olympics just days away, many people don’t realize that every June the Special Olympics are held at Cal. State Long Beach. For the 6th year, it was my privilege to serve as Director of Fit Feet, which features volunteer doctors who offer free foot treatment and shoe analysis to the hundreds of dedicated athletes. Nationwide, more than 76,000 health professionals and health professions students, in all categories, have volunteered at Healthy Athletes events from 1997-2007. Special Olympics has conducted screenings for more than 689,000 athletes at more than 3,000 events during that time. My involvement with this wonderful organization has provided me with some of the most emotionally gratifying times of my medical career. For more information log on to www.specialolympics.org.

Auri Footwear.com

One of the newest shoe lines creating a major buzz in Hollywood and beyond is Auri Footwear. I’ve been chosen to serve as technical consultant, as this Laguna Beach-based company looks to establish a “foothold” in the competitive shoe industry. The quality and styles offered are outstanding and also feature cutting edge technology. The Auri line features Outlast Technologies, which absorbs excess body heat and releases it to maintain a more constant body temperature which acts as a buffer against extreme temperature that builds up inside footwear, Outlast Technology reduces sweat and keeps feet drier and more comfortable.

Check out the informative website, www.aurifootwear.com

Ask Dr. V

If you have a question regarding a foot, toe or ankle injury, please e-mail me at drfoley@doctorvikki.com. I can always direct you to general information, but to be specific, I do require you to make an appointment and come in for a full examination. A 20-minute examination will often identify a minor problem before it evolves into a more serious situation.

DoctorVikki.com Podcast Now Features Info on Ankle Sprains

One of the most common injuries for people of all ages, but often times overlooked, is the sprained ankle. It can be far more serious than you think. In this month’s Dr. V Podcast, Dr. Foley offers her overview. Download this informative podcast today!

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20 Years of Pain Was Enough!

Kim Kofford and sons, 9-year old Alex and 6-year old Grant.

Bunions on both big toes had been bothering Kimberly Kofford for almost 20 years. She had learned to live with the pain. But when she couldn’t find a pair of shoes that fit, it was time for drastic measures.

“I put off thinking about surgery for years. It’s not something you can do with young children,” said the Seal Beach mother of two.

The years passed and the pain increased. “It was even painful when I went to sleep. If I turned to my right side it would rub the bunion,” said Kimberly. “And my work-outs at the gym became really uncomfortable. Even driving the car, because working the pedals was unpleasant.”

Enter Dr. Foley.

“Kim was another patient who, for a lot of reasons, had put off surgery,” said Dr. Foley. “Some people hear horror stories. For Kim it was a timing issue with her children being so young. After the exam, I performed a bunionectomy. Kim followed my instructions and had virtually a pain-free experience.”

“Dr. Foley told me exactly what to expect and didn’t sugarcoat the procedure,“ said Kim. The recovery period went as Dr. Foley had predicted and Kim is now a “pain free” mom. “It is so nice to walk, work-out and BUY shoes that fit,” said Kim. “I’ve scheduled my second surgery on my left big toe for late summer.

“Kim’s story is typical of most of our bunion patients,” Dr. Foley said. “Surgical technology and the recovery period have made bunionectomies extremely viable for almost everyone.”

Chipotle Turkey Panini

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 8 slices Italian bread

• 1/2 cup prepared chipotle mayonnaise (such as French’s GourMayo Smoked Chipotle)

• 8 oz. deli sliced honey smoked turkey

• 8 (1 oz.) slices Pepperjack cheese mayonnaise (such as French’s GourMayo Smoked Chipotle)

• 8 slices crisp bacon

• 8 slices tomato

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

PREPARATION:

Spread chipotle mayonnaise evenly over top and bottom of each bread slice. Place turkey slices evenly on bottom of bread slices, top each with 2 slices each of cheese, bacon and tomato; close with top halves of sandwiches.

Spread outside of sandwiches lightly with olive oil to coat bread. Place sandwiches on heated surface of panini grill. Cook on both sides until crust is nicely browned and middle is heated.

Recipe Courtesy of the FOOD CHANNEL

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Victoria M. Foley D.P.M.

3840 Woodruff Avenue Suite 211 Long Beach, CA 90808