From Doctor Radio
Dr. William Shapiro /Audiologist:
Tinnitus is ringing in the ears or noises in the ear. Loud noises can actually break the
hairs in the ear and they never grow back. That can cause tinnitus. The condition can be
caused by load noises, high blood pressure, nicotine.
A recent study conducted showed as you lose hearing, your body fills the gap with these
internal noises.
Treatments: hearing aid picks up environmental sounds that person is missing and
masks out he internal body noise, neuromonic device for a couple hours a day is a
treatment too. Pillow speakers help at night, which is when many say it is worse. Also it
is important to de-stress... many people when they first hear it get scared, then they
stress out and the tinnitus gets worse... so trying to de-stress is important in order to
break the cycle.
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Dr. Andrews:
Look up ACL prevention on the Internet that is a program that can be done during the
summer for boys and girls teaches them safe and effective ways to plyometrics jump
and land without harming the ACL
From a musculoskeletal point of view and growth factor stability/ gymnastics and
competitive cheerleading do not work well together/There are significant risk factors
including catastrophic injuries
Overall benefit of sports outweighs the risk of injuries but that's why parents need to
read up on sports medicine prevention and can prevent getting injured
The emphasis is trying to now get control of coaches that do travel teams and all yearround
sports so that there can be a rest or break for the kids and not do it all year round.
That just sets the kids up for injuries when they play all year round.
From the Dermatology show:
Toenail fungus - a cure for toenail fungus is a vinegar soak. It is one part vinegar four
parts water and you soak your foot in it three to four times a week. Creams around the
toenails and around the toes that you get from the doctor and pharmacy are also
helpful. There is a nail lacquer that you put on the toenail called Penlac that helps get
rid of fungus. It takes a while to get rid of it since the toenails grow very slowly.
About Our Kids:
Book: Chicken soup for the Soul/ Raising Kids on the Spectrum:101 by Rebecca Landa,
MaryBeth Marsden, and Nancy BurrowsSoup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the
Spectrum: 101 ...
Rebecca Landa, PhD, is the founder and director of the Center for Autism and Related
Disorders and the REACH research program at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Portion of the proceeds go to ASD research
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From New York Times, Gretchen Reynolds:
Brain fatigue can cause one to be easily distracted, forgetful and mentally flighty.
But an innovative new study from Scotland suggests that you can ease brain fatigue
simply by strolling through a leafy park.
Previous studies have found that people who live near trees and parks have lower
levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in their saliva than those who live primarily amid
concrete, and that children with attention deficits tend to concentrate and perform better
on cognitive tests after walking through parks or arboretums.
But it had not been possible to study the brains of people while they were actually
outside. Recently a lightweight portable device has changed that. An
electroencephalogram (EEG) was set up on each member of a test group as they
walked through urban and rural settings to measure brain waves. What they found
confirmed the idea that green spaces lessen brain fatigue.
The Orthopedic Show with Dr. Cardone:
Planter fasciitis
And OMG this is my problem...
Guest Dr. Jackie Sutera says she is seeing an increase of it lately. A lot of things have to
do with it including activity, shoes that you wear, flat feet. One of the doctors in the
discussion said they would start with the golf ball rolling technique, physical therapy,
and anti-inflammatories as opposed to a Cortisone shot. Heeled shoes, no flats.
Minimalist shoes, if using those, should be eased into use gradually. Most advise
against those though. Orthotics and support is very important for the sneaker. A night
brace is good to put the foot in a nice stretched position so it doesn't tense up. This can
be used during any period of rest, not just during sleep. PRP is showing good results...
(Platelet injection from the arms.) One of the doctors in the discussion uses this for
age related degeneration of the plantar fascia and said "this could speed up the
regeneration and its from your own body. " But the jury is out on the evidence. One of
the doctors said results are 50/50.
Plantar fasciitis can last 6-12 months....
When seen in both feet, a blood test should be done to make sure there is no
inflammatory disease or condition going on.
MBT or stiff-soled shoes can help for everyday walking, hanging out, window shopping,
etc. if you have a forefoot problem. Then switch to your athletic shoes for your athletic
activities... Metatarsalgia, another foot problem, is a soft tissue issue and that
sometimes can feel like a ball under the foot. Toe spacers can sometimes relieve the
pressure. The docs did not seem to keen on the metatarsalgia pads.
General recommendations on foot care.... Thumbs down on flat flip-flops, everyday.
They have a purpose for the pool or beach but not meant to be commuter shoes or
worn all day.
Be Well and Stay Fit! -Marlo