Hello Fitness Friends, Over the past few days I’ve stayed close to my television screen as more details unfold on the recent earthquake and tsunami.  I am deeply saddened when I see the families who are searching for loved ones or fleeing their homes from the threat of radiation meltdown.  To think that just a [...]

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Walking has been shown to relieve the symptoms of depression. Clinical depression is defined as sadness that is greater and more prolonged than is warranted by any objective reason. It is characterized by withdrawal, inactivity, dullness, and feelings of helplessness and loss of control. For many people suffering from clinical depression, regular exercise (three times [...]

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Do your feet burn?  Burning feet can have several different causes, we explore those and find ways to prevent and treat the burning foot problem. You may be having a sensitivity to the fabric or leather dye in your shoes or socks, or even the detergent used to wash your socks. Vary these to see [...]

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What It Is: Diabetic neuropathy is a long-term complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It affects the nerves of the body. There is no cure for neuropathy. Types of Neuropathy: Autonomic neuropathy is damage caused to nerves that control the bladder, digestive tract and the reproductive organs. Peripheral neuropathy affects nerves of [...]

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If you have diabetes, even a small sore can be a big problem. If left untreated, foot sores may lead to serious complications, like amputation. Heal2gether, a community health education program supported by Advanced BioHealing, provides you with the resources you need to understand what diabetic foot sores are, why you need to take special [...]

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Walking is one of the most popular and widely recommended forms of physical activity for people with diabetes. It’s easy, relaxing and can be done practically anywhere. Most important, it’s highly effective at controlling blood glucose levels. Still, there are important things for people with diabetes to consider before taking off. The Benefits of Walking [...]

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