#Internal Medicine Brooklyn

[injuryrecoverynyc]

Internal Medicine Services Brooklyn

Our internal medicine specialists work closely with patients to develop individualized care plans that include preventive care, routine check-ups, disease management, and health education. We take a holistic approach to healthcare, integrating our internal medicine services with our physical therapy and rehabilitation programs to provide comprehensive care under one roof.

https://injuryrecoverynyc.com/internal-medicine/

[akashmedicalcarepllc]

How to Prepare for Your Primary Care Appointment

Preparing for your primary care appointment at Akash Medical Care PLLC can help you make the most of your visit and ensure that you receive the best care possible. Here are some tips to help you get ready:

Gather Your Medical History: Bring a list of your current medications, including dosage and frequency, as well as any supplements or over-the-counter drugs you take. Note any allergies or past medical conditions.

Prepare a List of Symptoms or Concerns: Write down any symptoms you’re experiencing, no matter how minor, and any specific health concerns or questions you want to discuss.

Know Your Family History: Be prepared to share information about any significant health issues or conditions in your family, as this can impact your health and risk factors.

Update Your Personal Information: Ensure your contact information, insurance details, and medical history are current in the practice’s records.

Review Your Preventive Health Needs: Check if you’re due for any screenings, vaccinations, or preventive services and bring this up with your doctor.

Bring Relevant Documents: If you have previous test results, referral letters, or other medical documents, bring them along for review.

Prepare to Discuss Lifestyle Factors: Be ready to talk about your diet, exercise routine, sleep patterns, and any habits that might affect your health.

Set Goals for the Visit: Think about what you hope to achieve from the appointment, whether it’s managing a chronic condition, addressing new symptoms, or discussing preventive care.

Arrive Early: Arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete any necessary paperwork and to give yourself time to relax.

By preparing in advance, you can ensure a more productive and effective primary care visit, helping you and your doctor work together to achieve your health goals. Get appointment now. 

[krispyweiss]

Quarter Notes: Blurbs & Briefs from Sound Bites

- In this edition: Chicago; Linda Ronstadt; Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor; and Eli “Paperboy” Reed

HURRICANE HILLARY IMPACTS CHICAGO: Chicago moved to Sept. 5 its Aug. 20 concert in Costa Mesa, Calif., to avoid “likely inclement weather” caused by Hurricane Hillary.

“Look forward to seeing you all soon,” the band said.

RONSTADT REDUX: Linda Ronstadt’s Canciones de mi Padre will be reissued on vinyl - the first such pressing in 35 years - Sept. 8.

“This music is like an old friend to me, and I hope the new generation of vinyl fans will enjoy it,” Ronstadt said in a statement.

SECOR AND TUTTLE TO HOST BLUEGRASS AWARDS: Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle will co-host the 34th-annual International Bluegrass Music Association awards Sept. 28 in North Carolina.

A “PAPERBOY” AT 40: Eli “Paperboy” Reed will celebrate his 40th birthday by performing Sam Cooke’s One Night Stand - Live at The Harlem Square Club, Oct. 14 at New York’s Union Pool.

“This album changed my life and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate 40 turns around the sun,” Reed said in a statement.

Proceeds benefit the Brooklyn Youth Music Project; ticketing info here.

8/18/23

[rybsteinmedical]

Signs Of Heart Disease That Should Never Be Ignored

Your heart is a hard-working organ that beats more than 100,000 times a day. Irregular functioning of this pumping organ can lead to serious heart disease. In the U.S., it’s one of the leading causes of death. Hence, it’s important to take good care of your heart. If you experience these signs, never ignore them! Instead of leaving them unattended, see a cardiologist in New York to get the required treatment.

This article describes the eight reasons that indicate the need to see a heart specialist near your place.

Chest Pain -

This sign is often mistakenly considered the symptom of heartburn. Though there could be many causes of chest pain, chest pressure worsening with any physical activity is a serious sign of heart problems. The pressure in your chest increases due to the failure of the heart to get sufficient blood. A cardiologist can help diagnose the issue, know the cause, and make the right treatment plan. 

Sometimes, chest pain can occur as a sign of a heart attack. If this is the case, it could lead to an emergency. If you or someone experience this sign, don’t hesitate to visit a cardiologist or your internal medicine doctor in Brooklyn, NY. 

High Blood Pressure -

Did you know that blood pressure is the blood’s force that pushes against the walls of the artery? If this pressure increases, it can lead the pumping organ to work harder. It can enhance the risk of heart attack and stroke. 

In addition to increased blood pressure, you can experience other signs such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or dizziness. A cardiologist in New York can determine if these signs result from any heart condition. These symptoms most commonly indicate a person suffering from coronary artery disease (CAD) or abnormal heart rhythm.

Diabetes -

High blood sugar levels are often linked to cardiovascular disease. If you have diabetes, it can affect the functioning of your blood vessels. In addition, it can also increase your risk of developing CAD.

A cardiologist in New York can work with your primary care doctor to help you determine what could be the best possible treatment available for you! In addition, he can plan some prevention strategies that can help reduce your risk of getting any other serious heart conditions.

Smoking -

Smoking is a risk factor for heart and other health conditions that can be preventable. It can lead to high blood pressure and even increase the risk of cancer. Hence, it’s advisable to quit or limit it to the minimum. Doing so can reduce your risk of developing heart disease due to smoking!

High Cholesterol -

Cholesterol is found in many food items. It’s a fatty substance that is present in your liver too. A healthy amount of this substance will not harm your body. But if it is found in high levels, it can lead to plaque formation in your arteries. 

You might be wondering what could be the best way to reduce your cholesterol level. If this is the case, you can consider eating a healthy diet. In addition, you can see your doctor.

An internal medicine doctor in Brooklyn can prescribe medications depending on your condition. Consuming them at the recommended time for a suggested period can help you treat your high cholesterol level. Moreover, managing your cholesterol level can help you reduce your risk of getting a heart attack.

Chronic Kidney Disease -

If your kidneys fail to function properly as they used to, your risk of developing heart disease also increases. Kidney disease is directly related to high blood pressure. So, if you have kidney disease, you can consult a cardiologist and learn how to reduce your blood pressure risk and save yourself from experiencing any severe heart condition.

Family History Of Heart Disease -

Some types of heart problems can be genetic. In case you have a relative who had or has heart disease, you might also be at risk of developing this problem. So, it’s recommended to see a cardiologist and keep your heart health in check. He may even suggest you get some tests done or advise preventative strategies.

Physically Inactive -

If you are an inactive person, you may be at risk of developing not only a heart condition but some other health problems also. It’s best to exercise regularly. Exercising can help you stay fit and healthy. It is known to play a significant role in preventing heart conditions and supporting the treatment of heart disease. But if you are a beginner with any health issues, you can consult your doctor before exercising. 

PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) - 

Arteries are the blood vessels whose role is to deliver oxygen-rich blood to different body parts. If you have an issue in arteries, you are more likely to suffer from coronary artery disease also. A cardiologist in New York can tell you whether it is required to go for testing or not. In addition, he can discuss the necessary treatment options with you.

[jiarkives]

wanting was enough

⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚ summary — wanting was enough. for steve, it was enough.

⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚ character — steve rogers (marvel)

⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚ content — angst ; steve’s pov to this

⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 .𖥔˚ notes — timeline? we don’t know her 🤪 for the sake of the plot, bucky was found after eg and no one died ,,, also i hope this makes sense because i am like half asleep as i am writing this

~

Steve Rogers had always loved and will always love Margaret ‘Peggy’ Carter. For him, no one will ever compare to who she was as a soldier, as a woman, and as the one who held his heart. Or so he thought until he was pulled out of the ice and was thrusted into the world he knew nothing about, until he met you.

You were a rookie agent when Steve was pulled out of the ice and when he woke, Nick Fury assigned you your first mission—to help Captain America get back on his feet and adjust to his new world.

You and Steve didn’t hit it off immediately. In fact, you got off on the wrong foot. With your wits contradicting each other’s, and your smart mouth, you were bound to disagree. You would bicker at every waking hour you spent together, but he would be an absolute angel to everyone else, fueling your irritation further and so you gave the same energy back, maybe even more.

You directed all your anger onto him. At every moment, you were ready to reply with something snarky. You were always short with him, but you were the opposite to everybody else. In your head, you were giving him a dose of his own medicine.

And he let you because in his head, that was better. Your distance was so much better, not because he despised you, but because he saw her in you.

He saw her in the way you moved, the way you handled yourself with confidence and strength, the way you put deserving people in their places. But then as if a bucket of cold water was dumped on him and he realized.

He realized that everything was different, that she was gone. And for the first time, he saw you, and it just became so much worse because you were here, you were real, you were alive. You were someone he could hurt.

Then, not even a year after he was assigned to you, Fury reassigned you another mission, and the both of you were internally grateful. You were grateful to have been given a break from his insufferable ass, and he was grateful to have been distanced from you before his heart positively combusted.

Months passed right before his eyes and before he knew it, it was 2012. Fury sought him out for the Avengers Initiative and once again, he was Captain America.

With the shit that had gone down since he became an Avenger, he was always almost too busy to let his mind wander to you. Then, he found out that Peggy was alive. She was in this world and all of a sudden, he felt he had something to hold on to when the world moved too fast. And with his mind occupied with Peggy, you were almost completely wiped from his mind.

Then Peggy died and his world crumbled around him. He had seen it coming for a while. With Peggy’s age, he knew it was bound to happen sooner than later, but it was still a pain he never imagined.

Almost immediately after her death, the accords happened and faster than he could even blink, he was a fugitive, an enemy of the state. Everything went to shit after Peggy’s death and he felt as if he lost control over his own life.

Then you sought him out and took him in. You weren’t an Avenger, so you weren’t included in the whole mess in Germany, but you were still an agent of SHIELD.

You gave him shelter when he was on the run despite your connection to SHIELD. You were ready to throw everything away for him despite your history.

And during his time on the down low, your feelings started to bloom, seeing him in a new light, seeing him, not as Captain America, but as Steve, the scrawny boy from Brooklyn who wanted to kick bullies’ asses, but always ended up getting his ass kicked. But neither of you acted on your feelings.

Then all of a sudden, he was being whisked away because apparently, a titan from another planet was planning a universal genocide. They fought, but were unsuccessful.

Half of the world was wiped away and the first thing he thought to do after the battle was to seek you out, so he did. But you weren’t there. You weren’t in your own home and the only thing left of you was the pile of sand on your kitchen floor and a mixing bowl next to it.

Despite half of the world’s population being gone, it felt as if the world was moving too fast. Or maybe it was the grief slowing him down. Maybe it was both, but before he even realized, five years had passed and they were all presented a chance at getting half the world back, courtesy of Scott Lang.

With a lot of hiccups and injuries, but thankfully no deaths, they were able to get the world back and the titan was gone. Truly gone.

After the battle, Steve didn’t even wait until he was fully recovered to seek you out, and there you were in your house, coping with the fact that you have just lost five years of your life, despite feeling like you have only been gone for no longer than a minute.

He had barged into your home, looking you over before kissing the life out of you and there, something had bloomed.

At first, he was almost ecstatic at the thought that you were finally in his arms safe, sound, and alive. Then, he was scared. You were alive. You were someone the world could take away from him. You were someone he could hurt, and so he kept you a secret. He didn’t want to risk the world finding out about Captain America’s weakness and ultimately using you against him.

To his relief, you agreed to be his dirty little secret. It was fair, he thought. You got to keep your relationship with him and he got to keep you safe.

But it didn’t ease his fear. Despite the world not knowing about you and him, he was still scared. You were still with him and he could still hurt you, unlike Peggy, darling, dearest, dead Peggy.

And so unknowingly, he was pulling away from you and slowly holding on to the memories of Peggy, the memories of the world he knew before everything went to shit.

He knew damn well it was gone, that it didn’t exist anymore, but if it wasn’t real, if it wasn’t here, if it wasn’t alive, then he couldn’t fuck it up. The world wouldn’t be able to take it away from him because it was gone.

But you noticed, of course you did, and he didn’t expect anything less. You were a smart woman, his smart woman, and he knew you would catch on, but he didn’t expect you to confront him right after that mission. The mission where he found out that Bucky was alive, but he wasn’t his Bucky anymore. He was turned into one of HYDRA’s greatest weapon and he was taken because he was someone to Steve Rogers, he was someone to Captain America.

But he was there, he was real, he was alive, just like you are. And like Bucky, you could be taken away and used against him, and he wouldn’t know what he’d do if that ever happens, so he pushed you away. He told you lies. He held onto the memories of Peggy like a lifeline in hopes of keeping himself sane as he watched the best thing that ever happened to him crumble right before his eyes.

He watched as you left, unknowingly taking his heart with you.

In your head, his heart was buried with Peggy, completely unaware of the fact that you had taken his heart as you left.

[official-wonho]

[INTERVIEW] Wonho talks return to music, US tour, upcoming album: 'I feel really happy every day'

Midtown Manhattan is bustling beyond its normal fast pace on Dec. 13, and it's not just because of the holiday season. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is in town.

Among those performing at the concert's pre-show All Access Lounge is Korean solo artist Wonho. It's his first time back in the States since being discharged from his military enlistment in September.

"I'm surprised that I was able to come back so quickly to the U.S.," the 31-year-old tells USA TODAY backstage at the Hammerstein Ballroom. "And I think it's due to my fans support."

Wonho's schedule has been packed, but there's so much that he's grateful for.

"Now that I see my fans in front of me, I feel really happy every day," Wonho says.

Challenges in returning back to the stage

Wonho says it was challenging to readjust after nearly two years away from music.

"It was a little bit strange to be back on stage performing again. It had been such a long time ... I even felt like I was so nervous that my legs were shaking" he reveals. "I thought that it was a little bit awkward to get used to making facial expressions to the camera again, and it took a little bit of time."

Prior to his Jingle Ball performance in New York, Wonho performed at Brooklyn Steel Dec. 12 as part of his "Welcome Back, Wenee" tour. And despite the muscular musician's physique and calm demeanor, he still gets shy.

"I feel nervous now, because I'm constantly in new places and in front of new fans," he shares. "Each stage is different, especially in the U.S.."

On his first solo tour, Wonho made stops in six cities, including Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles.

But on stage, Wonho has been able to acclimate with ease. He commands attention with his smooth voice and compelling choreography.

Wonho shares his love for Wenee

Coming back to music was an easy decision for Wonho. After all, his fans are what kept him grounded during his enlistment.

He says he would read fan letters and recall shared memories as motivation. All of those "helped the time go very quickly," he adds

Wonho's fans, called Wenee, are the impetus for his artistry. They are one reason for his latest single, "What Would You Do".

"I came back with an English single because English is a global language, and I can reach fans all over the world," he says.

And to be able to see his international fans so soon has felt unbelievable.

"Each each day is actually very memorable, and today, too is special in its own way," he says.

Wonho's morning routine on tour

The last month has been busy for Wonho, but his days always start the same.

He takes a wellness shot in the morning, easing into his schedule and then working out. "That's basically my morning routine every day, no matter where I am in the world," he says with a laugh.

"As for workouts, arms would be an easy day," Wonho says. "Chest is probably the worst. So sometimes, I skip those days." Wonho does, however, like leg workouts.

And Wonho's must-have tour items include a massage ball, a massage gun, pairs of white and black athletic socks and his medicine pouch.

Wonho's upcoming album teasers

Wonho calls "What Would You Do" a new start. "My goal is not really charts or numbers, but I just want to make a lot of good music," he explains.

In 2025, he plans to release a new album. "I actually recorded a song in Chicago, and I've been constantly working on music," he reveals. "For my future album, I want to try out new styles."

When writing music, Wonho sees it as a point of connection with his fans. He focuses on expressing his emotions in each song, so that others can apply the lyrics to their own experiences.

"I want them to remember the moments that we shared together," he says. "I think now I just want to really focus on making the mood of the songs."

via: usatoday.com

[amoreva]

I JUST BINGE READ ALL OF YOUR RACE FICS AND YOUR WRITING IS SO GOOD AAA💕💕 it feels like he’s real and the relationship is real and i’m actually in the world of the story holy shit,,, if you’re still taking requests can you write some race fluff, preferably in canon era, with like a cute lead up to him getting together with the reader (if you’re okay with it of course!) thanks!!

HOPELESSLY IN LOVE

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pairing: racetrack higgins x fem!reader

summary: the brooklyn newsies are strong and independent. they can hold their own and are respected; despite being a borough with a large amount of girls. so when one falls in love, her nature begins to crumble.

warnings: n/a

a/n: using the uksies as brooklyn, plus some from the broadway show. also, omfg i really appreciate it, thank you so much<3

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You never knew what romantic attraction felt like until you saw him at Medda’s Theater with his stupid blue eyes, his stupid blonde curls, his stupid cigar, his stupid cute smile—

Davey— that new Manhattan newsie was introducing your borough, respectfully, when you saw him. He was smiling at you, more so at your whole borough, ecstatic you showed up to the strike. That smile—that stupid cute smile made your heart flutter, your stomach churn with butterflies.

Of course, you knew what family love and platonic attraction felt like—you felt that for every newsie in Brooklyn. They were your brothers and sisters by heart. Yet, he stole your heart. Bastard. You ought to soak him.

Falling in love was a weird thing to do, especially since your priority was the sell papers to survive. You find yourself thinking about Manhattan’s second after the strike is won.

It didn’t help that he hugged you when Kelly announced the strike ended in their favor or when you guys talked during celebrations that night. The memories haunted your sleep.

A loud groan escaped your lips. That stupid smile of his. Your hands going over your warm, rose colored face as you sat on your bunk. Ritz and Hotshot peeked their heads into the girls bunk room, hearing you groan.

“What’re moping and griping about?” Hotshot asked, crossing his arms. His thick accent ringing in your ears.

You turn to look at you friends and remove the hands from your face. Before you could get a word in, Ritz is cupping your cheeks and feeling your forehead. “You’re burning up, Y/N!” Ritz exclaimed and shook your head side to side, lightly, to inspect your red cheeks.

“Ritz, please—” You begged the auburn haired girl to let your face go.

“Spot is going to be worried.”

“Ritz—”

“I think we have medicine somewhere.”

“Ritz, hang on—“

“Water and rest, that’s what my mama says.”

“I don’t have—”

“Spot ain’t letting you sell tomorrow.”

“Ritz!”

You shouted finally getting her attention. Ritz stopped her worrying. Hotshot stood up straight with raised eyebrows. You gently put your hands on Ritz’s wrists and removed them from your face. “I ain’t sick. I ain’t coughing or feelin’ bad.”

“Then what’s got your face so red, Y/N?” Ritz asked, she titled her head ever so slightly.

“A boy.” Hotshot spoke up.

You glared at Brooklyn’s second. Were you really that readable? Hotshot had to be a fucking psychic. A smirk danced on his lips. The silence said it all.

Ritz lit up like the Fourth of July. “You like a boy!” Ritz exclaimed with a wide grin. You slapped a hand across her mouth.

“Ritz, please don’t tell the others—” You begged to convey your seriousness. “You too, Hotshot.”

Ritz, still buzzing with excitement, nodded her head. You quickly shoved Hotshot into the girls’ bunk room and shut the door. “Who is it?” Ritz asked excitedly.

You pressed your lips together in a thin line. An internal dilemma with yourself. Would you rather suffer in silence, pin over a newsie in the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge or tell two people your crush which could potentially spread throughout the borough?

You decide to tell Hotshot and Ritz. Love is too confusing for you to suffer alone.

“It’s Manhattan’s second in command.” You mumbled, twisting your fingers as your face heats up. Just thinking about Race got your stomach all twisted up in a good way.

You didn’t think they heard you, but they did. Loud in clear.

“Race? Race!” Ritz confirmed.

Hotshot raised an eyebrow in amusement. “The one that “wanders” on our turf to bet at Sheepshead?”

“Yes.” You sighed exasperatedly and fell onto your bunk. “He’s just so—”

You couldn’t find the words to describe him, but then proceeded to go on a rant about Race for 10 minutes.

It wasn’t long before everyone in Brooklyn knew of your little crush on Manhattan’s second (and probably Manhattan). It was terrible with all the teasing and the questions on what you would do.

You didn’t know what to do! You would just lay in your bed and smile stupidly when you thought about him. “Pathetically in love” is what you thought.

Stray decided to do something.

With Spot’s permission (seeing you hopelessly in love was getting in the way of selling and Brooklyn’s reputation), Stray went to Manhattan. Stray had connections there. Her boyfriend and brother lived in Manhattan’s borough.

Stray told Specs, who told Elmer, who told Henry, who told Jojo, who told Mike, who told Finch, who told Race—that you liked him. When you got word that Race knew, you panicked.

Romance like that with him. You wouldn’t know how to act, what to do, or what to say. You’ve seen romance from afar; with rich couples, elderly couples, teenagers—all types of couples!

“Ya’ gotta relax, kid.” Spot patted your back after they found you contemplating your choices on your bunk. “If Racer is as half bright as you, he’ll see you’re a real gem.”

That gave you some confidence in yourself. You shouldn’t get worked up about some boy. Taking Mac’s advice seemed like the best option. “He’s just a guy!”

But, he seems real sweet and humorous and charming and ambitious. Keyword: seems. You might be setting yourself up for failure.

After days and days of dreading what you should do, Race came walking into Brooklyn, willy nilly, specifically to Graves’ and yours selling spot.

“Heya miss, can I get a pape?” Race asked.

You weren’t paying attention and grabbed a newspaper from your bag. Seeing him in front of you with his stupid blue eyes, his stupid blonde curls, his stupid cigar, his stupid cute smile—

You froze. A blush rising to your face. You spun on your heels and walked away. A fight or flight response.

Graves grabbed you with a smirk and turned you around. “Talk to him!” Graves whispered and pushed you towards Race.

He had that charming, amused smile on his face. “Hey.” He spoke, two hands on the strap of his paper bag.

“Hey.” You croaked.

“I—uh…got word, ya like me.”

“Mhm.”

Race looked at you awkwardly. If you looked hard enough, you saw a faint faint blush on cheeks. “You—uh…wanna go to the Sheepshead with me?”

“Now?” You asked incredulously.

“Now.” Graves spoke firmly. “You can sell at Sheepshead, don’t worry. I’ll be fine by myself.”

And so, you and Race went to Sheepshead Races. You held onto his arm like one of those rich ladies would do to a gentlemen. Conversation was made, no matter how awkward it was between you two.

The Sheepshead Races were loud and lively. You usually went here with Lucky and Scope when you had downtime.

“C’mon, they’ll start soon.” Race intertwined his hands with yours and pulled you through a crowd of people. “Gotta get the best seats.”

“Isn’t that the front row?” You asked, glancing back at where you and your friends would usually sit.

“Trust me, sweetheart. These seats are better than any front row.” Race grinned.

Your heart skipped a beat.

The name “sweetheart” sounded so right from his lips.

Race took you to a chainlink fence. You were close enough to see the jockeys’ faces and the horses shaking their head. The spot was at the bottom right of the original seating, in between the commentator’s box and the vendor.

He let go of your hand to lean against the fence. You frowned slightly, missing the feeling of his hand in yours. “Better than any front seat.” He repeated softly.

“Is this how you got your name?” You gestured to the races. Your nerves slowly disappearing. You were a Brooklyn newsie for Christ’s sake! Be confident!

“What?” Race shook his head as if you broke him out of his trance. “Oh—uh…kinda! That and I would be the first to the circulation gate. I’m pretty fast for a newsie.”

“You’re pretty for a newsie.” You responded without missing a beat.

“What’s that?” Race leaned in to hear you better. A smirk on his face.

Before you could respond, a gunshot sounded. Hooves slammed on the dirt track. The commentator spoke enthusiastically about the race. In no time, the horses and jockeys were passing you. The wind from them passing knocked off your newsie cape. You could practically see the sweat on the jockeies’ faces.

“Careful.” Race snaked an arm around your waist as soon as the horses passed. He pulled you towards him, concerned about your safety.

You yelped going face first into his chest. Race chuckled awkwardly. You pulled away slightly, but not out of his arms. You two met eyes, just staring. The sound of the hooves faded away.

His blue eyes, the same color as the East River, the same color as a beautiful day. No words were shared between you two. Race gulped. The tension palpable.

Cheering and groans were heard as the commentator announced the outcome. “If—you couldn’t tell…” Race spoke nervously, never tearing his eyes away from yours. “I think your cute—hell, I think your badass for being a Brooklyner.”

Usually when you saw a lady and gentleman like this, they share a kiss. Your heart was beating out of your chest. You never kissed anyone, but this seemed like the perfect moment.

“I don’t know how to kiss…” You admitted quietly.

“We don’t gotta kiss.” Race assured.

“But I want too.”

“…”

“…”

“Can I kiss ya then?”

“Please.”

The minute his lips met yours, the whole world froze. Your stomach twisted in a good warm feeling. Electricity and sparks flying with a single touch to the lips. Your brain was blanking. No words could describe a first kiss.

“Was that…okay?” Race pulled away.

“Better than okay.” You nodded firmly and pressed another kiss to his lips.

Both Race and you got a little more confident and kissed each other back. It only lasted a few seconds, but it was sweet. “There’s more to Brooklyn than the Sheepshead Races.” You pulled away this time.

“I figured.” Race laughed and ran a hand through his blonde curls. He picked up your newsie’s cap that flew off. Brushing off the dirt, he placed the cap back on your head.

“I wanna show you more places in Brooklyn.” You spoke without even realizing what you were saying.

“A date then.” Race smirked.

“A date.” You confirmed.

“Great.”

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[cottoncandytrafficcones]

10 Cool Jewish Women from Modern Day! Part 2 because I'm on a role

Liz Kleinrock, a self-described "Korean, Jewish, queer, transracial adoptee, antibias and antiracist nationally recognized educator, author, and consultant." Born in Korea, she was adopted by an Ashkenazi Jewish family in Washington D.C.. Involved in education, with a Masters in UCLA's Teacher Education Program, she has taught in California and D.C., and has also worked as a school librarian. In 2018, she received Learning for Justice's Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Loolwa Khazzoom, an Iraqi-American writer, journalist, activist, musician, and feminist. She was heavily involved in the Jewish feminist movement of the 1990s and is the founder of the Jewish Multicultural Project, which provides resources to Jewish communities about diversity in Jewish culture. She has also been involved in SOJIAC and JIMENA. Raised in California to an American Jewish mother and an Iraqi Jewish father, she graduated from Barnard College in 1991. She participated in a filming about the interplay of race and gender in America called The Way Home. She is the lead singer and bass player of Iraqis in Pajamas, a punk rock band that uses traditional Iraqi and Jewish musical elements.

Ariela Sofer, and Israeli and American operations researcher who is a professor of systems engineering and operations research, as well as a Divisional Dean, at George Mason Acamdey. She is a published author, with two books on Lineaer and Nonlinear Programming. Named as a Fellow of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences in 2016, she is also a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial and System Engineers and the International Council on Systems Engineering.

Ayelet Newman, also known as Ayelet the Kosher Comic, is an Orthodox stand up comedian. Born to a secular Jewish family on long Island, she pursued a career in TV and film after high school, appearing in The Hebrew Hammer. She became a baalat teshuva in the early 2000s, when she quit acting and began pursuing comedy, performing only for women.

Adina Sash, a Brooklyn raised American Jewish activist and social media influencer, also known as FlatbushGirl. Holding a Master's degree in Medieval literature from Brooklyn College, her online activism was started after receiving sexist comments. In 2017,s he launched a social media campaign called #FrumWomenHaveFaces that raised awareness of the erasing of women from Orthodox newspapers and magazine, gaining the support of Mayim Bialik (Jewish actress).

Tova Ben-Dov, former president of the Women's International Zionist Organization and former vice president of the World Jewish Congress, as well as a board member for the Jewish Agency for Israel and the International Alliance of Women. She joined WIZO as a young mother, and worked in the Chair of Women's Training Department of WIZO Israel. In 2011, she was awarded Honoree of Tel Aviv, and in 2016 the title of Honorary Fellow of the World Zionist Congress.

Kat Graham, an American actress, singer, dancer, author, and activist. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, to an Americo-Liberian father and a Polish and Russian Jewish mother. Co-founder of he wellness company Modern Nirvana, she had released work focusing on self-help. She speaks English, French, Spanish, and some Hebrew and Portuguese. She is known for her role as Bonnie Bennett on the CW show The Vampire Diaries, and has released two extended plays and four studio albums. She has done work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency, inspired by her family's history.

Dafna Bar-Sagi, an Israeli born cell biologist and cancer researcher at New York University School of Medicine. She is member of the scientific advisory boards, including the National Cancer Institute. A graduate of Bar-Ilan, where she earned her undergraduate and master's in neurobiology, she received her PhD in neurobiology from the State University of New York as Stony Brook. Her research focuses on the nature of he Ras oncogene and how Ras signaling leads to tumor development. She has been the vice dean for science, chief scientific officer, and executive vice president of NYU Langone Health.

Malika Kalontarova, a Tajikistan born Bukharian dancer known as the "Queen of Tajik and Oriental Dance." Rebellious as a child, she has always identified as Jewish, despite Antisemitism in Tajikstan. Trained by Ghaffor Valamatzoda and Remziye Tarsinova, she moved to Queens in 1993 where she opened up her own dance studio.

Jazz Jennings, an American spokeswoman and Queer activist. An honorary co-founder of he TransKids Purple Rainbow Foundation, which her parents founded in 2007, she is one of the youngest documented people to be recorded as transgender. She was accepted into and currently attends Harvard University. In 2013, at only 13 years old, she founded Purple Rainbow Tails, while engaging in a battle with the USSF to allow her to play on a girls' soccer team. She is a published author, and in 2014 was named one of the top 25 most influential teens. She has voiced several characters in an animated shows, and starred in an Amazon Prime movie.

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Dr. Samuel Lee Kountz Jr. (October 30, 1930 – December 23, 1981) was a kidney transplantation surgeon from Lexa, Arkansas. He was distinguished for his pioneering work in the field of kidney transplantations, and in research, discoveries, and inventions in Renal Science. While working at the Stanford University Medical Center, he performed the first successful Kidney transplant between humans who were not identical twins. He and a team of researchers at UC San Francisco developed the prototype for the Belzer kidney perfusion machine, a device that can preserve kidneys for up to 50 hours from the time they are taken from a donor’s body.

He first became interested in medicine at the age of eight, when he accompanied an injured friend to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

BS, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, MS, UAB, MD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Intern, Stanford Service, San Francisco General Hospital, assistant resident, department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Bank of America Giannini fellow, Hammersmith Hospital, London, Stanford University School of Medicine, senior resident, department of surgery, chief resident, instructor, department of surgery, visiting Fulbright Award professor, United Arab Republic, assistant professor, department of surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, associate professor, department of surgery, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, professor, professor and chairman, department of surgery, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, and chief of general surgery, Kings County Hospital Center.

He was appointed Professor of Surgery and Chairman of the Department at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, and Surgeon-in-Chief of Kings County Hospital. The University of Arkansas awarded him the honorary JD. He developed the largest kidney transplant research and training program in the country at UC San Francisco.

He had performed some 500 kidney transplants, the most performed by any physician in the world at that time. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Transcript:

[on MSNBC, a headline at the bottom reads: Breaking News, Mideast Conflict Divides The World. Above the video of the news reporter, a TikTok user has captioned: "if ur still not sure where you stand on the ongoing ge.0c!de watch this"; all emphasis mine.]

"And given these bombings are being done using our tax dollars, perhaps we should ask some questions. For example, how does bombing a densely populated land strip filled 50% with children constitute self-defense?

How does bombing hospitals, churches, mosques, and U.N. schools constitute self-defense? 'Well,' you say, 'if Hamas fighters are hiding in the hospital, using civilians as human shields' — okay, let's say they are.

Are you arguing that flattening the hospital and killing newborns in their incubators and their moms in the NICU, cancer patients, someone with a broken leg, the doctors, nurses, and just the women and kids hiding in the hospital — that that's not a war crime?

Because you would be wrong, according to international law.

'But why don't the people in Gaza just turn over Hamas militants to the Israelis?' Okay, how do you propose they do that? Hamas is the defacto government in Gaza, as they're the ones with the guns. The leaders of Hamas aren't even in Gaza. And if they were...

If you were a teenager living in an open air prison getting bombed day and night by, let's say Mexico, and Mexican police kicked in the door and raided your house any time they wanted and turned off the water and cut off your food, what are you going to do? Side with them? Help them while you're dying?

That's like asking why Black folks don't help or trust the police.

'Okay, but after 9/11, we bombed Afghanistan in self-defense,' yeah... we did! And did that put an end to al Qaeda or get bin Laden? No! It did not. Because like Hamas, bin Laden wasn't in the country we were bombing. President Obama got him 10 years later in Pakistan using special forces and without bombing scores of kids to death.

Bombing Afghanistan did buy us a 20 year occupation that got us more enemies in the Muslim world, when we scooped people up on the battlefield and dragged them off to Gitmo, and when we threw in a gratuitous war against Iraq, based on lies by a Bush administration, that traded on our anger and our fear, the world rose up against us as we committed torture — and tossed former Iraqi police and soldiers into makeshift gulags and those prisoners later turned into ISIS.

Oh, and the Taliban are back in control of Afghanistan, so again, what is the goal? Of mass bombing Gaza? Is it to find the people Hamas militants abducted on October 7th? Okay, how? By flattening whatever shelter they're taking from the bombs? Don't you risk killing them all by bombing them with the Palestinians?

Just some relevant questions. And trust me: people do want answers. Over the weekend, protests erupted around the world with hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallying in cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Copenhagen, Rome, Stockholm, Kuala Lumpur. Scores took to the streets in the U.S., shutting down the Brooklyn Bridge in New York & a major highway in San Francisco.

The call in each of these protests was for a ceasefire. A word that for some, has somehow come to mean 'anti-semitism and a lack of care about those who were brutally killed on October 7th', or even support for Hamas.

So how, then, do you explain the family members of some of those being held by Hamas who are also calling for a ceasefire?

And what would a ceasefire even mean? Well, it would literally mean both sides stop shooting. No more rockets into Israel, no more Israeli jets strafing Gaza. It would mean a prisoner's swap negotiated by credible third parties which sadly, probably doesn't include us at this point.

It would mean getting food, water, and medicine into Gaza and not pushing for two million Palestinians to expel themselves to Egypt or Jordan, likely to never be allowed to return. Hopefully, it would mean tamping down the McCarthyism and the doxing and anti-semitism and islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism in our own country and in Europe.

And then somebody, anybody, actually working to solve the real problem: which is a 56-year occupation of the West Bank and Gaza strip, that has sparked and will continue to spark vehement (and yes, even violent) resistance whether Hamas exists or not."

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[ aubrey plaza, cisfemale, she/her/hers ] — spotted in the streets of brooklyn, it’s JOHANNA "JO" RAMOS. they have lived in the city for SIX MONTHS, working as a DOCTOR PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY AT COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. the 40 year old will probably be seen around PARK SLOPE a lot, seeing as that’s where they live. people say they can be a bit SELF-CENTERED and CLOSED-OFF, but friends know them to be HARD-WORKING and AMBITIOUS. you know for sure you’ve found them when you’ve come across LATE NIGHTS, CIGARETTE SMOKE, AND TRUE-CRIME PODCASTS. welcome to brooklyn, it’s been waiting for you! (tw for some internalized homophobia, parental death/cancer below!!!)

Basics.

full name: johanna marie ramos nicknames: pretty much everyone just calls her jo. joey was her dad's nickname for her, so she's a bit leery of it now (but some closest to her can probably get away with it) gender/pronouns: cisfemale/she/her/hers sexual orientation: she's like super gay, dude. birthday: october 28th. star sign: scorpios are known to be brave, ambitious, direct...emotional and temperamental. occupation: lecturer/professor at columbia university roy and diana vagelos college of physicians and surgeons. specifically, she teaches 1st and 2nd year medical students anatomy. she is a physician, specializing in general surgery, but not currently practicing. character inspo: like if addison montgomery (grey's anatomy) & dr. gregory house (house md) had a baby

Backstory.

jo was an accident. a product of a prom night fiasco, jo was born to a teen not ready to be a mom...and her dad. her parents never married, but they tried. it turned out motherhood wasn't for her mom and she skipped town before jo was six months old, leaving her in the very capable hands of her father, joseph.

jo grew up a bit of a daddy's girl. her father didn't know how to braid hair or bake cookies, but he did his best. and along with their extended family, jo grew up healthy and happy. she played sports and did girl scouts, danced ballet and tried the piano for two months, and her dad was there for all of it.

her hometown in a new york suburb was small. everyone knew everyone else. in some ways, that was a good thing. jo had a plethora of neighbors and family friends willing to pick up the slack when her father pulled a double at the local automobile factory. but sometimes, it wasn't such a good thing. like when she was twelve and she admitted to liking another girl for the first time and her grandmother heard the rumor at church, of all places, and nearly disowned her.

she learned fairly quickly that in her catholic household, it was best to just...not say gay. so she didn't. she buried that part of her deep down, figuring she just hadn't found the right guy yet. because she couldn't stand the thought that her dad might not look at her the same way if he knew the truth.

jo and had a really special childhood best friend, attached at the hip, and largely considered a package deal by their classmates. at first, jo thought it was just the kind of best friendship you saw in movies or read about in books, but as they got older, it got harder and harder to deny what she felt for her. so she buried it.

she was a junior in high school when her best friend kissed her for the first time. after years of trying to fit herself into a certain box, jo finally felt that spark she'd been dreaming about since she was a little kid. it changed everything for her. she planned to go to college with her best friend away from their stifling hometown, but in-state. she was going to be brave. she was going to risk everything.

but then something happened. plans changed. her best friend changed their mind or maybe jo did. either way, they ended up going to separate schools across the country from one another. her friend was going to stay in their hometown, the town jo knew she couldn't be fully herself in. so she ran.

initially, jo was going to study business in college. it seemed like a solid, no-nonsense plan that left a lot of doors open...but plans changed when she got a middle-of-the-night call from her grandmother telling her that her dad was sick.

it turned out that jo's father had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. she dropped everything to come home and care for the man who raised her like he had when she was a kid. his life expectancy was one year due to the spread. he made it eight months. it was the worst eight months of jo's life.

but it did spur her on towards pursuing a career in medicine. the doctors who'd cared for her dad were some of the kindest, most compassionate people jo has ever met. so she returned to UCLA with a new plan. she got her bachelor's degree in biology and went on to attend UCLA's david geffen school of medicine.

at first, jo thought that she'd pursue hematology/oncology after medical school, but during her third year rotations she decided that surgery was actually a better fit for her. she thrived in the operating room. and she got to save lives. win/win.

she completed her residency in surgery in santa clara, california...a year late. she had to take time off for the birth of her son when she was twenty-eight.

she met jake's father as an intern. he was a senior internal medicine resident, and then an attending physician, at kaiser permanente. once again, jo found herself falling into the expectations set for her. she didn't love him, not really, but after a particularly brutal 48 hour call and a few too many dinks, they'd hooked up. nine months later, they welcomed their son. twelve months later, they got married, because that was just what you did.

her husband is a good guy, but he's also a workaholic. he expected jo to become a stay-at-home mom once they had their son, and that just was not happening. jake had a nanny, but he also had two loving (if busy) parents. he's very well adjusted.

the combination of both halves of the marriage being workaholics and jo being, well, gay meant that their marriage has been on the rocks for quite some time. jo didn't return to her hometown often, but when she did, it was oftentimes without her husband and jake. they were short trips.

jo's husband cheated on her. that was her excuse for the separation, anyway. jo herself had been cheating on him for years. she got good at hiding it, but she wasn't able to hide it when her husband caught her at his female best friend (and former college roommate's) hotel room.

now, jo's back in new york, albeit not in her tiny hometown upstate. she tells people she's back because her absentee mother showed back up in her life...only because she'd passed away, too.

apparently, jo's mom did give a shit about her enough to creep on her social media...and leave a fairly sizable inheritance for jake.

jo and her son are back in town. her estranged husband is still in california (for now). what could possibly go wrong?

connections.

someone bring me anna kendrick. i just think they'd be a hilarious duo as pretty much whatever context, but think of them in "mike and dave need wedding dates".

or like. bring me kristen stewart. because why were they not endgame in happiest season, exactly???

i need the meredith grey to her cristina yang.

and the shauna to jo's tai. a little unhinged but supportive yk?

or! bring me the van to jo's tai!

jake's twelve now, but since they're fairly new to nyc, maybe some of the twenty-somethings want some extra cash by babysitting???

she probably needs a beard because her grandmother is still kicking and has no fucking clue she's as gay as they day is long. applications are open.

if anyone wants to bring jo's hubby i picture him as a pretty decent guy but just kind of a workaholic. it's totally up to you whether he knew that jo had been having trysts for about five years now or if he only found out because of the best friend ordeal. i think in jo's mind they're separated but she probably bailed fairly quickly so like...maybe they're not, actually.

...you could also bring said best friend who jo was probably honestly half in love with for real. female version of mcsteamy, for those so inclined.

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late-late april

blogging more frequently as i'm on edge and stressed out these days.

job situation

last week, we received notice that matt got an offer from southbay. i initially was so happy because i can see us settling down there, as it's coastal, diverse, more or less affordable, and i would have family closeby. both sets of our parents are a hard yes on southbay vs west LA. however, matt was considering which location has a better schedule/better patient demographics, which may be west LA. this also means that my commute to the office would be great. decision is TBD.

i get impatient and frustrated that during times like these, where we have good news and things can get rolling, we still have to factor in that matt's working his usual 7-12s and it's almost impossible to have a decent serious conversation about this until his off week. learn patience, my inner child.

based off of what we are hearing, kaiser works you pretty hard (we're unsure of what that means coming from nyc aka hustle culture). surely, the medicine work culture can't be worse in laid-back LA than it is in NYC, can it? for this reason, i'm hoping that the pasadena job comes through, since it offers the best work-life balance.

health

i had blood in my stool twice this month again. as it's the 4th consecutive month it has happened, i started to spiral and google my symptoms to the point where i convinced myself i may have colorectal cancer.

matt reassured me that it is just internal hemorrhoids, based off of what i've been eating: acidic, fatty, and spicy foods. besides the small amount of bright red blood, i'm overall energetic (i bike, do yoga), my weight has increased, and i have no pain: which are all good signs that it's nothing serious. i just have to work harder at maintaining a better and more bland diet, which includes eating out less.

i learned that my brother has a similar GI issue for the last few years, but his is more related to a low-fiber diet and lots of constipation. it's reassuring that it runs in the family and hearing it from a 3rd person perspective, it doesn't sound serious. he plans on getting a colonoscopy in may just to rule anything out.

hobbies

i signed up for an 8 week class at a brooklyn ceramics studio, which starts this upcoming sunday. i'm excited! i've been using the little plates i've made and it's a special feeling to eat from your own creations

painting: tonight will be the last acrylics painting class. overall, i think this class is OK - it's more for self expression, and chit-chatting. it's cool in that i get to listen to other girls chat, but i re-learned i'm not exactly a people person and would rather have a more structured instruction-focused class. i'm known as the girl who paints food.

yoga: consistent and doing well! more instructors have been recognizing me and they know my name. i got to support matty in the house of flow yesterday, and he was so happy that many people from different parts of his life came out to support him that we even got a group photo.

piano: haven't touched it in months LOL, but continuing to study music on duolingo.

biking: the weather is consistently bearable now! i was able to get a space in the premium bike room so now it's easier access to the exit. i don't have to lug my bike up and down the elevator/a few stairs and keep it in our apartment anymore. i'd rather avoid taking subways, so i love having a bike as an option to get around.

family

my SIL and baby have returned from cambodia last week with her parents. i hooked her up with priority pass so that she could take her family to lounge.

my dad and his friend decided last minute that they wanted to take a short trip to dubai during their time in cambodia. so, i helped book flights and hotels for them. my dad has really been utilizing priority pass and i'm proud of him that he's able to navigate the airport system quite well. this time, he flew eva and lounged in taipei. on the trip to dubai, he lounged in phnom penh and then in singapore. then he lounged in dubai and again in singapore before returning to PP. he's now on his way home and got to lounge again in PP and taipei before returning to LA. he told me he felt like a "business man" and this made me really happy.

friends

i feel ready to move back and "abandon" my NYC friends lol. S&I have really been busy, so even though we live in the same city, we only see each other once a month or less. it makes me feel like there's no difference in living here vs LA since we don't meet up as often anymore. this is definitely my preferred frequency anyway, but i just want to have a larger pool of community again. maybe subconsciously, S is distancing herself as well because she knows i'm leaving.

T has been having a lot of boy issues recently because of A, but hasn't had good romantic luck in this city since she has arrived 2+ years ago. instead, she mentioned regretting moving here and wanting to leave because of how hard everything is.

on this note, i just recently finished the show women in taipei on hulu and loved it. it follows a woman from age 23-40 living life in taipei (the NYC equivalent in taiwan). it was a roller coaster of feelings, and i loved watching her mature. it seemed like a pretty realistic portrayal of life in a big city, like nothing was over-dramatized but her life was dramatic as is.

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Diabetes Foot Care - Tips And Reasons To See A Podiatrist Regularly

Are you suffering from diabetes? If so, you should take good care of your foot health! Yes, you read that information right! 

Foot problems are a common complication of having high blood sugar. People with this condition can experience foot problems due to two main reasons! 

First, their blood supply may get affected and lead to slower healing. Secondly, they can lose sensation in their feet due to nerve damage. A person with nerve damage may not even realize that minor cuts in their feet can lead to ulcers.

If you have diabetes and want to avoid any complications in your foot health, it’s good to see a podiatrist in New York regularly. Getting your feet checked by your doctor can help diagnose the problem on time before it causes further damage to your nerves or legs. 

This article describes the adverse effects of poor blood circulation in a diabetic person, suggestions to improve circulation, and some practical foot care tips to enhance foot health!

Poor Blood Circulation In Diabetics -

Poor blood circulation is a major cause of the slow healing of cuts and sores on your foot. How can you know if you have a blood circulation problem? It's when you have pain or cramps in the back of your legs while walking, sitting, or standing!

Mostly, this problem occurs due to the hardening of arteries when they clog up. Some of the common causes include excessive smoking, high cholesterol, increased blood glucose levels, etc. 

How Can You Improve Blood Circulation?

Learning the cause of your poor circulation can help you take some steps to correct them! For example- you can follow these tips to improve your blood circulation -

Control blood-fat levels.

Control your blood sugar levels.

Do some sort of physical activity to maintain your fitness.

Give Up Smoking (or limit smoking).

You might have already heard and seen that smokers have a high risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood circulation problems. This is because smoking can lead to spasms or narrowing of blood vessels. This, in turn, leads to foot problems in diabetics. 

And most importantly, if you are from Brooklyn, you should see a primary care doctor in Brooklyn, NY, when you suspect you have diabetic foot complications. Getting the treatment at the right time can be the best idea to improve your blood circulation and prevent further damage to your nerves in the legs. 

Foot Care Tips For Diabetic People -

A diabetic person needs to have his feet checked by a podiatrist in New York at least once or twice a year! Remember, diabetes can lead to gangrene, a dead black-colored tissue. Most of the time, it results from the delayed treatment of foot injuries. 

Here Are Some Tips For Daily Foot Care -

People with diabetes and neuropathy or vascular disease can follow these tips to prevent foot problems -

Check the feet daily. Look for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or heat. 

Keep the feet well-cleaned. Drying the area between the toes is important after washing the feet. 

In case there is a lot of moisture between your toes, applying methylated spirits is good.

Make sure to apply moisturizer, especially on the cracked heel area.

Tips To Keep In Mind While Buying New Shoes -

Don’t buy shoes if you feel uncomfortable wearing them.

Try to avoid investing in open-toed and narrow-toed shoes.

Always have your feet measured first before purchasing any shoe pair. Make sure you buy a long enough pair with enough space inside. 

How To Prevent Yourself From Getting Any Injury To The Feet?

Though you can reduce the chances of getting foot complications by visiting your doctor regularly, here are some more tips that can help you avoid injury on your feet with damaged nerves.

Never go somewhere barefoot.

Always wear appropriate shoes.

Refrain from wearing shoes that are too snug.

Reduce the chances of injury by wearing protective shoes that are well-fitted.

Make sure your toenails are clipped regularly. 

If you have corn or calluses, get them treated by a podiatrist in New York or anywhere near your place.

Before stepping into the bathtub, check the water temperature with your elbow. 

Do not put your feet close to the radiant heaters. 

Visit your doctor regularly to check signs such as reduced circulation, sensation on your foot or abnormal foot structure, etc.

When To See A Doctor?

See your doctor if you feel pain, heat, or swelling, and observe discoloration in your feet! In case you develop a cut on your feet that becomes red and does not heal for a long time, do not hesitate to make a trip to a nearby clinic. 

Diabetes is a condition that can negatively affect the blood circulation in your body. In addition, it can cause damage to your nerves in the feet. If you have diabetes, you need to observe the signs of foot problems early. Getting treatment from a primary care doctor or podiatrist in New York can help you stay on top of your foot health!

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