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According to Dr. Szpiro, ”Summer footwear can cause foot problems or exacerbate existing foot problems because people tend to be more active in less supportive shoes, or they want to be barefoot. The cardinal rule for the majority of musculoskeletal foot problems is never to go barefoot. It can also be challenging for those prone to infectious skin diseases such as plantar warts and athlete’s foot which are easily spread poolside, in pedicure salons and in gyms.“
She continued, ”Temporary foot problems are typically dermatological issues, such as ingrown, fungal or bruised toenails; corns calluses or blisters. Chronic foot problems include structural issues such as neuromas, bunions, hammertoes and Haglund’s deformity (pump bump), sesamoid problems.“
Common footwear that causes problems include flip-flops, ballet flats and unsupportive sandals which have no arch support and give no structural support to the foot, which can lead to stress fractures and extensor tendinitis. Stiletto heels can cause “pump bumps”which are the painful bony bumps on the back of the heels, neuromas, bunions, hammertoes, sesamoid problems, corns, calluses and metatarsalgia or an inversion ankle sprain. Even platform sandals’ instability can lead to ankle sprains and worn-out shoes with little support cause arch pain, tendonitis, and metatarsalgia.
“Overall, the best shoe choices for the summer are well fitting, supportive sandals such as Naot or Mephisto brands. If you’re choosing more stylish shoes or work shoes, be wise in your activity levels when wearing these shoes. Wear a comfortable supportive pair on your commute and keep the stilettos at the office. Flip flops and flats are great for the beach or sitting somewhere but not conducive to walking around the city for hours. And remember, shoes that have a leather rather than rubber sole breath better, and men in particular need to pay attention to this,” explained Dr. Szpiro.
For people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, diabetes or any other common foot condition, Dr. Szpiro offers the following advice:
Diabetics are unfortunately advised to always be in closed toe shoes with socks, so make them lightweight and breathable
“Fit-flops” and Orthoheel type shoes are great for people with plantar fasciitis, or any sandal with a supportive foot bed. You could check with your local podiatrist for the Aetrex Shoe system that has sandals in which you can put a custom foot bed.
Those with bunions, hammertoes or any bony prominence should find shoes that do not touch the problem area, for example, avoid a sandal where the strap falls across the bunion.
Women with unsightly corns should try to be in open toed shoes for as much of the summer as possible, since corns are purely a result of rubbing from the shoes. Corns will improve during periods when they are not enclosed in shoes.
The most common issue related to going barefoot in the summer is not Athlete’s foot, which is just as common in the winter, but infectious disease susceptibility. If you know you are prone to warts or fungus, it is wise to have pool shoes that you wear to the side of the pool or Jacuzzi. And, beware of pedicures as they can be perilous. A medical pedicure performed in a sterile environment with a technician wearing gloves is the only way to avoid MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus), viral warts and fungal infections.
About Boston Common Podiatry
Boston Common Podiatry specializes in the treatment of foot conditions including pain, fractures and sports-related injuries; complicated foot conditions caused by diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease; pediatric podiatry and molded orthotics. From athletes and dancers to marathon runners and high-heeled fashionistas to seniors and children, the renowned Boston Common Podiatry cares for patients from the greater Boston and Cape Cod areas.
Boston Common Podiatry physicians are on staff at several area hospitals including Mt. Auburn, a Harvard teaching hospital, and hospitals affiliated with the Cambridge Health Alliance. The practice is led by established Boston podiatrist, Jordana Szpiro, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. Boston Common Podiatry is located at 264 Beacon Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA. For more information contact 617.262.2266 or visit bostoncommonpodiatry.com.
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BIDDEFORD, BANGOR, AUGUSTA AND FALMOUTH, MAINE…
Earlier this month, Haley’s Tire selected Biddeford resident and current Babson College student Nicole Cartier as the recipient of its annual scholarship.
As part of the scholarship, Cartier will receive $1,000 from Haley’s Tire to go towards her studies. In addition, she will also receive $1,000 from the New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA), of which Haley’s Tire is a member, as part of the Association’s matching program.
“We set up our scholarship specifically to help Maine residents further their education,” said Tim Haley, owner of Haley’s Tire and Service Center. “It’s doubly satisfying that this year’s scholarship goes to a deserving student like Nicole who is from one of the towns where we have a store and that NETSA chose to match the award. Nicole has a very bright future ahead of her and we hope this helps her get there.”
Cartier is a 2010 graduate of Biddeford High School. She’s enrolled in Babson College’s accounting program and is slated to graduate in 2014. While in school, Cartier works for Babson’s Undergraduate Center for Career Development. She is also employed by the Southern Maine Medical Center.
In addition to its scholarship, Haley’s Tire takes part in a number of charitable endeavors in the four communities it serves: Biddeford, Falmouth, Augusta and Bangor. That includes:
In addition, Tim Haley is also a member of the local Salvation Army’s Board of Directors and a leading fundraiser/participant for the Pan Mass Challenge bike ride.
“We sell nationally known brands like Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly Tires, but when you get right down to it, we are a Maine company owned and operated by a Maine family,” said Haley. “Helping out our own is a Maine tradition and we get quite a bit of satisfaction in the causes we help in the communities we serve.”
Frederick Haley, Jr. and Frederick Haley founded Haley’s Tire in 1970 with its Biddeford store located at 124 Elm Street. An authorized Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly Tires dealer, Haley Tire’s also offers repair services, including oil changes, alignments, brakes service (including free brake inspections), transmission maintenance, computerized engine analysis and much more at all four locations.
For more information about Haley’s Tire, including store locations and directions, please visit www.haleystire.com .
About Haley’s Tire
Founded in 1970 by Frederick Haley and Frederick J. Haley, Jr., Haley Tire is a third-generation tire retailer and service center with locations in Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford and Falmouth. Haley Tire is an authorized Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly Tires dealer. Haley Tire’s repair offerings include oil changes, alignments, brakes service (including free brake inspections), transmission maintenance, computerized engine analysis and much more.
For more information on Haley’s Tire, including store hours, locations and directions, please visit www.haleystire.com or call 207-781-3136.
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During National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month (May), the dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center and Spa spotted several potential cases of melanoma during their free Skin Cancer Screening clinic held at their Plymouth practice.
According to Dr. Richard F. Eisen, Board Certified Dermatologist and Founding Physician/Director of South Shore Skin Center, who took part in the screenings that evening, “Melanoma is rising rapidly in New England and in particular in the South Shore area. At our recent screening, we diagnosed one severe case of melanoma and three potential new melanoma cases which may be confirmed cases after biopsy.”
100 people from the South Shore and Plymouth areas attended the free screening evening. The event was a collaboration between Jordan Hospital Club Cancer Center and South Shore Skin Center and Spa and supported by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Cancer Society.
Many who attended had fair skin and/or had never had their skin checked before.
South Shore Skin Center and Spa providers who were screening patients along with Dr. Eisen included Dr. Ramzi W. Saad (partner at South Shore Skin Center and organizer of the annual screening event), Dr. Emily P. Tierney, Dr. Barry M. Austin, Dr. William W. Stocker, Jessica L. Bahros PA-C, Elizabeth J. McLeish PA-C and Vanessa H. Pollard PA-C. Maryellen Maguire-Eisen, RN, MSN, Executive Director of the Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation was also on hand with the Glow Vista Skin Analyzer taking high definition profile photos which showed attendees the extent of their skin’s UV damage.
“New England has the highest concentration of melanoma cases in the United States. It is the most common cancer in young white women ages 25-29 and second only to breast cancer in women ages 30-34. This is the first time we have seen such a significant number of cases at a screening of 100 people. It is an indication of just how common and serious skin cancers are. It cannot be stressed enough – the way to minimize melanoma mortality is to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, to carefully perform monthly self-skin examinations and to obtain a skin cancer screening annually,” noted Dr. Saad.
South Shore Skin Center and Spa tips for preventing skin cancer:
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
Use ample amounts of sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every day, even if it is cloudy.
Wear protective clothing and large framed or wrap-around sunglasses to protect the eye area.
Have your skin checked by a dermatologist regularly.
Note any moles or other spots on the skin that have changed. Have them checked by a physician as soon as possible.
For concerns about the skin, contact South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s Plymouth
(508) 747-0711 or Cohasset (781) 383-3340 dermatology office.
About South Shore Skin Center and Spa
South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.
Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed estheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. In addition to the medical dermatology office and Mohs Surgical Unit for skin cancer, South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, DEKA SmartXide DOT, Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.
South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com.
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Zych has worked with HRK since 2004, holding the position of Director of Human Resource Services since 2006. As Vice President, Human Resource Services, he consults on a daily basis with clients, business owners and CEO/CFO’s regarding Human Resource issues including compensation, training, professional development, employee relations, organizational design, recruiting and government compliance. Additionally he manages the Company’s team of HR Advisors.
HR Knowledge’s clients range from start-up to 5000 employees in size.
Zych also conducts a wide variety of business seminars to clients and other organizations on topics including sexual harassment prevention, team building, leadership skills development and HR Boot Camp (a management 101 seminar for non-HR people). He is the author of numerous HR articles and has most recently been featured in Achieving Business Excellence.
Zych’s prior experience includes serving as the Director of Human Resources for Aerovox Inc., a $125M publicly traded company with over 1,000 employees in three countries. He also served as Human Resource Manager for Volex Corporation’s US operations. In 1999, Zych became a founding partner in Crocker Consulting Inc. before joining HR Knowledge.
Zych is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and has had extensive continuing education in Human Resources, including the Harvard/MIT Consortium’s “Program on Negotiation”. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
About HR Knowledge, Inc.
HR Knowledge, Inc. is a leading Business Process Outsourcer (BPO) serving emerging to mid-sized companies throughout the Northeast. HR Knowledge has the experience and technology to efficiently provide best-in-class integrated HR services at an affordable cost to clients.
HR Knowledge’s leaders have more than 100 years of combined experience and provide expert guidance in Human Resource management, Group Benefits Brokerage, Payroll Processing & Managed Services, Financial Services and Recruiting and Hiring Process Management (HPM).
Through their comprehensive Human Resource Services, HR Knowledge helps organizations minimize operational risks, reduce administrative costs and better serve their people.
HR Knowledge is headquartered at 905B South Main Street, Suite 203 in Mansfield and their second office is located at 890 Winter Street, Suite 208 in Waltham, MA. For more information, contact (508) 339-1300 or visit their website at www.hrknowledge.com
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NORWELL, MA…
Summer is a favorite, pardon the pun, “Z-son” for proud owners of Z cars, the name affectionately given to a line of sports cars issued by Nissan Motors since 1969. The nice weather makes it the perfect time of year to roll the windows down and turn the radio up and “cruise”. That’s just what the Z Club of New England will be doing at its next Cruise day, to be held on July 31 at Coastal Nissan at 109 Accord Drive in Norwell, Massachusetts.
The Z Club Cruise begins at 10 am with members showcasing their classic Z cars at the dealership. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. After the showing, which concludes at 12 pm noon, members will hop in their cars for a 40-minute cruise along the scenic South Shore. The cruise will end with lunch at Not Your Average Joe’s on Route 228 in Norwell. The rain date is Saturday, August 7.
“There is nothing like a summer cruise in your Z,” said Jim Della Volpe, of the Z Club of New England and proud owner of a 2006 Nissan 350Z. “We’re expecting a great turnout with hopefully some of the older models on display, including the original Datsun 240Z.”
According to Wikipedia, “The Z-car is a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan Motors Ltd. The original Z was sold in October 1969 in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and was exported as the Datsun 240Z. Since 2009 Nissan has manufactured the newest Z, the 370Z… Nissan Z cars currently hold the record for the best selling sports car series of all time with over 2 million cars sold.”
“We’re delighted to bring the Z-car cruises back to Coastal Nissan,” said Tom Norton, owner of Coastal Dealership Group. “We’re hoping for great weather and a great turnout so people can see these classics at their finest.”
To learn more about the Z-Car Club of New England, visit www.zccne.org. For information on all Nissans, including the new Z cars, visit www.coastalnissan.com or go to Coastal Nissan’s showroom at 109 Accord Drive in Norwell, off Route 3’s exit 14 for a test drive.
About Coastal Dealerships Group
For more than 10 years, the Coastal Dealerships Group has not only made looking for a new or pre-owned automobile easy…but fun. Coastal Nissan, located at 109 Accord Drive in Norwell, and Coastal Auto Center, located at 742 Cushing Highway in Cohasset, and Coastal Volkswagen, which will be opening soon at One Saturn Drive in Hanover, offer first-rate customer service and professionalism, with no pressure sales and straightforward, bottom-line pricing–including fair trade-ins every time.
For more information on Coastal Dealerships Group, please visit www.coastaldealerships.com.
New England Burials At Sea, (NEBAS), serving families from Maine to Miami with burial at sea scatterings and eco-friendly full body sea burials for humans, has recently announced a new service – Pet Burials at Sea to memorialize beloved, furry and feathered friends.
NEBAS company founder Captain Brad White now provides a dignified “celebration of life” ash scattering ceremony for pets. Pet burial services include a Burial Certificate marking the time, date, latitude and longitude of the ash scattering ceremony. A pet photo may also be included on the certificate free of charge.
Capt. White explained, “We know that pets are also beloved members of any family and we treat their ash scattering ceremonies with deep respect and seriousness. Losing a pet can be particularly difficult for anyone, but especially children because they have ‘grown up’ with that special ‘family member’. Families may obtain better closure from an ash scattering at sea ceremony that celebrates and commemorates their cherished pet.”
NEBAS Ash Scatterings are approved per USCG and EPA regulations. NEBAS voyages out three nautical miles, scatters ashes with a customized sea tribute service and returns to port. Ash Scattering for Pets in an Unattended Ceremony is $95. Prices vary according to the number of attendees for an Attended Ash Scattering Ceremony for Pets.
Biodegradable sea wreaths or rose petal scattering and music are other options available during an Attended Ash Scattering Ceremony for Pets, but are not included in the cost of the ceremony. NEBAS does not conduct full body Burial at Sea for pets as they do for Humans.
NEBAS is the ONLY company in the USA to be properly insured and licensed using U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) captains that operate clean and safe up to date vessels from Maine to Miami as well as San Francisco to San Diego. Vessels vary from vintage Maine down east style to sport or luxury level vessels accommodating up to 400 people.
For more information or to make arrangements for a Pet Burial, contact NEBAS at toll free (877) 897-7700, Direct 781-834-7500 or visit the website at www.NewEnglandBurialAtSea.com.
About NEBAS
New England Burials At Sea LLC, (NEBAS) offers burial at sea scatterings and eco-friendly full body sea burials, serving families from Maine to Miami for groups up to 400 people since 2006. NEBAS is recognized by the EPA, US Navy, U.S.C.G. and many funeral homes and crematories.
Through their Belated Burial at Sea (www.belatedburial.com), NEBAS helps bring closure to families who wish to honor their loved ones with a memorial ash scattering that pays tribute to a loved one that a family may not have already had a committal service for.
NEBAS offers a unique Concierge Program specifically for families traveling to the New England area for NEBAS services. The company has partnered with the pet friendly Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel, Rowe’s Wharf Water Transport Company, Winston Flowers and CityView Trolley company of Boston to help ensure NEBAS guests are as comfortable as possible during their time of grief and mourning – and one simple phone call handles it all.
The company also designed and manufactures in MA the Atlantic Sea burial Shroud®.
For more information or images, visit http://www.NewEnglandBurialsAtSea.com, or call toll free New England Burials At Sea, Capt Brad White at 877-897-7700 or direct at (781) 834-7500, email OceanBurial@aol.com.
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With more than two decades of event planning experience, Eliza Kendall, president of
ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events, has recently announced a new “Fundraising Division” geared towards helping non-profits and other organizations meet their fundraising goals through successful events.
ElizaJ helps facilities plan, organize and execute large fundraising events. The company understands the complexities of running a winning fundraiser and has the connections with vendors and other resources necessary to making each and every fundraising event a success.
Kendall and her team have provided event services for both non and for-profit organizations including PETA, ESPN, GMAC, GE, Microsoft, Fidelity, Intel, Bank of Tokyo, Genzyme, Smith Kline Beecham, the Massachusetts Bar Association and many more.
“Essentially, we help facilities develop fundraisers that will get them the most ‘bang for their buck’. Donor attendance and sponsorships are critical and its our job to maximize
BOTH to ensure fundraising goals are not only met, but exceeded,” noted the company’s founder, Eliza Kendall.
To further reduce the cost of outdoor fundraising events for non-profits, ElizaJ offers a 10 percent discount to non-profit organizations on the rental of self-contained restrooms.
For more information, visit www.elizaj.com.
ElizaJ – Ahead with Class
ElizaJ company is one of the largest providers of elegant and environmentally friendly restrooms for outdoor events on the East Coast. Founded by Eliza Kendall, an event planner, ElizaJ is focused entirely on high quality products and first-rate customer service. Caterers, event planners, rental companies and families know that ElizaJ comes through for them each and every time. Over the years the ElizaJ® name (formerly Leave it to Liza®) has become synonymous with high quality and dedicated service. The company offers a 10 percent discount to non-profits.
ElizaJ is currently offering franchises. ElizaJ’s franchise program is an ideal business opportunity for someone who is seeking additional income; looking to be their own boss; set their own hours and join the ranks of proud entrepreneurs.
ElizaJ is a proud member of the International Special Events Society (ISES); the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA); the New England Franchise Association (NEFA); the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI). ElizaJ is headquartered in Harwich, MA. For more information, contact 800-437-1139; email info@elizaJ.com or visit their website at www.elizaj.com.
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