Spring is just around the corner!

Excited about warmer weather and finally enjoying those vacation days? 

        

        Don't miss out on the

      sun and sand because of

          embarrassing ingrown nails -- 

         visit Dr. Pearl

              and get started with

          personalized laser treatments

            and have the look you want

                                    for spring.

The natural growth cycle of the nail occurs in six months, so starting now means having healthier nails by the time spring and summer roll around.  You can avoid the potential side effects of oral medications and enjoy monthly holistic laser treatments where you can see results after only two or three sessions.

With only a few months left before beach weather, now is the perfect time to call up Dr. Pearl and be ready to join in on the fun!

What We can Take Away from RGIII

It does not take a Monday morning quarterback to say that at some point RG111 should have been giving some sort of reprieve.  The franchise is riding on that wobbly knee.  Of course the problem is the culture of the NFL.   You're supposed to be Superman.  But yo can't ASK Superman if he's ok to stay in the game.  The coach and doctors need to watch him and Tell him when to come out.  When they had the lead they could have taken him out for a series and at least given him a break after the point at which he took off his helmet after a hard hit on the sideline.  A study of runners at Indiana University showed that the point most people get injuries is when they fatigue,  Now magnify this a gazillion times in the pace  and pounding of the NFL and that knee buckle was not if but when.  Now if he had gone back in after a series out maybe he would have had that similar injury but suppose Kurt Cousins put in earlier manages to score some points and just maybe you can rest up your franchise player for another week or another season.

Exposing Myths About Nail Health & Lasers

Here is the real deal on lasers, toenail funs and oral medications:

MYTH 1

If I get a nail fungus infection it must have been from a pedicure.

REALITY:

Most nail infections are from exposure to shoes, locker room  and bathroom.  Some pedicure facilities are substandard in terms of disinfection of instruments but the spores that cause the problem are everywhere and it is more likely you got it in your own house.

MYTH 2

A laser will cure my nail fungus in one treatment and it works 100%.

REALITY:

A laser is a great tool.  Anyone that promises 100% on almost anything  regarding the cure for toenail problems is not giving you  the real deal.

MYTH 3

If I do nothing with a nail fungus it will probably stay the same.

REALITY:

Most of the time it gets worse.

MYTH 4

The cure is permanent.

REALITY:

Whether you use a laser or take oral medications the problem will come back if you are not diligent about disinfection of shoes and applying a topical to prevent early reinfection.

MYTH 5

The oral medications will hurt my liver.

REALITY

Most people are fine as long as their baseline liver enzyme level checks out. There can be side effects with the orals such as headaches, nausea etc.  The trend is that patients are looking for more holistic
healthcare and that is why use of the laser has become more popular.

Focus With Sports Psychologist Scott Goldman Part II

The new year is a time to rededicate our goals:
This applies to giving our best effort in a performance or sustaining an injury prevention fitness program...  

Establish Routines
• This tells your mind and body “it is time to start.” For example, before shooting a free throw, bounce the ball, take a deep breath, find your spot, then release.
Develop Cue Words
• Cue words are specific phrases that remind you of key elements that help successful performances such as “stay low” or “explode from the blocks.” They can also be used to center your attention to the present task. For example, “next

point” and “let it go” can be helpful in refocusing after an unsuccessful attempt.
Practice
• The frontal lobe part of your brain is known for impacting quickness of response and improving your focus. Therefore, engaging in tasks that exercise this part of your brain would improve your focus. Research has shown the following tasks to improve your frontal lobe activity: reading aloud and fast, “Where’s Waldo?” books, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, anagrams, and some video games such as “Brain Age” and “Mind Medley.”