With summer over it's time to get rid of rough, dry skin on your feet. https://drberg.us/pumicestonetoughskin
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How to Use A Pumice Stone to Get Rid of Tough Skin - Seattle, WA Foot Doctor
Did you know that women have more painful foot problems when they run than men do? Find out why! https://drberg.us/womenrunnerscovid
Why Women Experience More Painful Foot Problems When They Run Than Men - Seattle, WA Foot Doctor
With gyms barely open, many of my women patients have taken up running outdoors. And that's great news since the health benefits of running are well known. However, many of those patients are ending up with painful foot conditions as a result. Women tend to have more painful foot problems w
Why Women Experience More Painful Foot Problems When They Run Than Men - Seattle, WA Foot Doctor
With gyms barely open, many of my women patients have taken up running outdoors. And that's great news since the health benefits of running are well known. However, many of those patients are ending up with painful foot conditions as a result. Women tend to have more painful foot problems w
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Want to get fit and do good all at the same time? Check out this Virtual 5K being sponsored by our neighbors, Therapeutic Associates North Lake Physical Therapy.
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September 24 at 4:07 PM ·
Every year the team at Therapeutic Associates North Lake Physical Therapy participates with others in the physical therapy profession in a Day of Service event. This year, we are taking out PT Day of Service event online.
We are sponsoring/running a virtual 5k to benefit The Goodtimes Project. The Goodtimes Project is a non-profit based out of Seattle to help provide fun events, camps, and other programs for children and their families affected by childhood cancer. Our goal is to raise money through this 5k (funds go directly to the project).
Please check out this great charity and we encourage people to participate!
https://thegoodtimesproject.salsalabs.org/5kevent/index.html
Case Study: Woman runner with heel pain loses her heels and gets better https://drberg.us/casestudyheelpainrunner
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Case Study: Heel Pain in Woman Runner Who Wears High Heels - Seattle, WA Foot Doctor
Too much force on the great toe joint can lead to sesamoiditis. Learn more about this condition in this video. http://drberg.us/sesamoiditis
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What Is Sesamoiditis?
Don't Miss our Halloween Newsletter Edition.
-how to prevent foot pain with high arches
-Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe
-8 Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely During A Pandemic
https://drberg.us/October2020News
300 Likes on Facebook! Thanks for helping us get there!!
Dr. Berg describes what's happening with the high arched foot and how to prevent foot pain if you have this foot type.
Do you have a painful shoe problem you need to solve? https://drberg.us/footproblemswomensshoes
Gail Gensler of Two Dog Yoga demonstrates three exercises to improve your foot and ankle strength and flexibility
More great foot and ankle mobility exercises from our neighbor Bart Hawkinson, PT of Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy.
Therapeutic Associates North Lake Physical Therapy
October 12 at 12:27 PM ·
Clinic Director and Physical Therapist Bart Hawkinson at Therapeutic Associates North Lake Physical Therapy takes you through some great foot and ankle mobility exercises.
Tune in every Monday at 12:30pm PST!
#KeepMoving #MobilityMonday #TherapeuticAssociates
Dr. Berg and Jason Brown of Sole Perfection discuss the latest and greatest fall shoes and boots for women this fall season.
We're offering several give aways to our patients in honor of our 40th anniversary this year! In October we're giving away a $50 gift certificate to Whole Foods. To enter please send an email to info@bergdpm.com and write "I want a $50 gift certificate to Whole Foods". Deadline is this Friday, October 23rd! Must have been seen in our office in the past year to be eligible to win.
One of the most common things I treat in my office is ball of foot pain. Learn what's causing your ball of foot pain. https://drberg.us/causesballoffootpain
Post your favorite guilty pleasure below....mine is definitely chocolate!
Dr. Berg talks to Jason Brown at Sole Perfection Shoreline Sole Perfection Shoes about the latest in men's fall shoes.
Asking for peace on this election day.
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A Way Forward
Have a safe and Happy Halloween and don't forget to vote. These little goblins are depending on you!@
In celebration of Thanksgiving, I'm offering this book on gratitude as a way to turn our minds and hearts to the things that really matter. https://amzn.to/3plpicJ
And we have a winner!!
Spent the weekend putting a door in my treatment room to make your visits less noisy.
A month full of gratefulness. What are you grateful for? Post below.
Everyone is paying more attention to their health these days. Even us Seattleites are looking at our feet this winter and wondering what to do about our fungal toenails. Laser treatment is a great option. Listen to one of our satisfied patients. Book your laser package today!
In honor of #diabetesawarenessmonth, please share this with someone with diabetes that you care about.
To sweeten your day and in honor of my 40th anniversary in practice, I'm giving away 10 pies to 10 lucky winners. To enter, you must be a current patient. Please send an email to info@bergdpm and put in the subject line:" I want to win a free pecan pie" or "I want to win a free pumpkin pie". You must be available to pick up the pie on Tuesday, November 24th.
The deadline to enter is this Friday, November 20th.
In honor of our 40th anniversary, we're giving away a $100 gift certificate to Sole Perfection Shoes to one lucky patient. To qualify, you must have been seen in our office in the past year. To enter, send an email to info@bergdpm.com and put in the subject line, "I want to win a pair of shoes from Sole Perfection" Deadline is Friday, Nov 20th. Good luck!
Congratulations to the 10 winners of our pie raffle including Sharon Tice, Susan Tricarico, Val Keller, Loren Reynolds and others.
It's time to throw your favorite charity in the hat! Let us know which organization is most deserving in your eyes and it could receive a $100 contribution from the Foot and Ankle Center of Lake City. Deadline to enter is Friday, November 27th. Post the name of your favorite charity here and be sure to put the @ sign right before the name with no spaces.
Covid-19 has only increased the need for those experiencing homelessness this year. Please drop off a new pair of socks to help keep someone warm this winter. We will drop them off at Mary's Place after the Friday, December 18th deadline. Thank you!
Congratulations to the winner of our charity give-away, Mary Lou Pederson who submitted "The Plaster House". This wonderful organization improves the lives of children living with treatable disabilities in Tanzania. We will be sending them a gift of $100. Other organizations submitted were Holly House for Kids, Shriners International, and Lake City Taskforce on Homelessness.
New Blog! Do you have diabetes or gout? Now you can learn "5 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Diabetes and Gout Friendly" https://drberg.us/Thanksgivinghealthier
To win a sailboat ride with Dr. Berg you must be a current patient. Send an email to info@bergdpm.com and write in the subject line: I want to win a sailboat ride with Dr. Berg! Good luck! The winner will be announced on Friday, Dec 18th at our Zoom party.
Patient describes her experience wearing custom orthotics at a trade show that were made by Dr. Berg.
You wouldn't stretch your calf for 30 minutes against a wall. But often this is exactly what you need to get a sufficient stretch to prevent and treat plantar fasciitis. Learn the best way to stretch your calf muscles. https://drberg.us/splintstretchcalves
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How to Use an Achilles Splint to Stretch the Calf for Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Not over your desire for pumpkin? Try this delicious looking vegetarian pumpkin chili. https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/vegetarian-pumpkin-chili/
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Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili | Sally's Baking Addiction
I like to keep my employees happy. Just bought a new computer for my marketing director. Hers was dying a slow death.
MLS laser works to reduce the inflammation caused by plantar fasciitis and stimulate regeneration of tissues at the cellular level.
Happy Holidays to our patients and friends. Wishing you a season of hope and joy!
Thanks so much to our patients who contributed to our Annual Sock Drive for Mary's Place!
Two of our sailing trip winners. Robin Goldston and David McClain. All aboard. Congratulations!
Merry Christmas to our wonderful letter carrier Jovi.
As the year ends I want to thank all our wonderful patients!
Let's not let down our guard!
Sometimes I have to play Sherlock Holmes to diagnose and treat your foot pain.
Are you suffering from post holiday foot blues like Santa? Come in and see us today.
Thanks so much to our patients who contributed to our Annual Sock Drive for Mary's Place!
Your toenails will love our new treatment for fungal nails--Tolcylen. Give us a call to see if this topical is right for you. 206-368-7000
Get your feet ready for the New Year with our Foot Sense Newsletter. Download PDF here. https://www.bergdpm.com/docs/Januarynews2021.pdf
Ahoy and Happy New Year everyone. I'd like to share with you some sailing terminology, in this first episode in a series of sailing videos. http://drberg.us/sailingpart1
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Sailing With Dr. Berg - Part 1
What a tough year for so many people. I know I'm happy to put this one behind me. I truly wish you and your family a new year of tremendous health, joy, and happiness.
As the year ends I want to thank all our wonderful patients!
Let's not let down our guard!
Ready to make your own Thai food? Try this Thai Red Curry Recipe from Cookie and Kate. https://cookieandkate.com/thai-red-curry-recipe/
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Thai Red Curry Recipe with Vegetables - Cookie and Kate
Before you come into the office there are several things you can do to relieve your bunion pain.
We'll help you nip #plantarfasciitis in the bud!
Your toenails will love our new treatment for fungal nails--Tolcylen. Give us a call to see if this topical is right for you. 206-368-7000
Get your feet ready for the New Year with our Foot Sense Newsletter. Download PDF here. https://www.bergdpm.com/docs/Januarynews2021.pdf
Ahoy and Happy New Year everyone. I'd like to share with you some sailing terminology, in this first episode in a series of sailing videos. http://drberg.us/sailingpart1
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Sailing With Dr. Berg - Part 1
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”- MLK
Once a month I'll be sharing a favorite movie. Here's one I highly recommend. What new movies or shows have you seen lately you think others would enjoy?
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Image: My Octopus Teacher | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
We provide a Shoe Zap with every Comprehensive Treatment Plan for fungal toenails. Not only does this device keep your shoes free of fungus and bacteria while you're getting treated it also gets rid of smelly shoes. http://drberg.us/shoezap
Ready to make your own Thai food? Try this Thai Red Curry Recipe from Cookie and Kate. https://cookieandkate.com/thai-red-curry-recipe/
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Thai Red Curry Recipe with Vegetables - Cookie and Kate
Before you come into the office there are several things you can do to relieve your bunion pain.
Try something new. Join beloved author, Alexander McCall Smith of #1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series, as he's livestreamed from 3rd Place Books on Saturday, January 30th at 12 noon. He'll be discussing two of his new books, "Pianos and Flowers" and "How to Raise an Elephant". https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/live-zoom-alexander-mccall-smith-pianos-and-flowers-how-raise-elephant
This patient received laser treatment for fungal nails.
According to the Cleveland Clinic there are 10 Ways to Stock Your Fridge for Weight Loss.
Step 1 - invest in individual baskets to separate and organize foods by type: dairy, snacks, fruits, vegetables, condiments and leftovers, for example. This makes healthy foods easier to find — and unhealthy food easier to avoid. Click here to learn about the 9 other steps. http://drberg.us/stockfridgeweightloss
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10 Ways to Stock Your Fridge for Weight Loss
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.”- MLK
Once a month I'll be sharing a favorite movie. Here's one I highly recommend. What new movies or shows have you seen lately you think others would enjoy?
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Image: My Octopus Teacher | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
Looking for some great new hikes and bikes around Seattle? Check these out! https://www.seattlemet.com/travel-and-outdoors/best-city-trails
If you're experiencing pain in the ball of your foot you may have metatarsalgia. Learn about this condition and what causes it.
Did you know that fungal toenails can be painful? If you're wondering whether or not to get them treated, this article discusses several reasons besides unsightliness to do so. https://drberg.us/treatfungaltoenails
You may be wondering with Covid-19 still out there and new variants that are more spreadable, should I double mask? Here is what the experts are saying. http://drberg.us/shouldidoublemask
In honor of #changeapetslifeday, here are our wonderful pets. If you have a pet, like this post and/or post your own pet photo!
Try something new. Join beloved author, Alexander McCall Smith of #1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series, as he's livestreamed from 3rd Place Books on Saturday, January 30th at 12 noon. He'll be discussing two of his new books, "Pianos and Flowers" and "How to Raise an Elephant". https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/live-zoom-alexander-mccall-smith-pianos-and-flowers-how-raise-elephant
If you had a lot of ingrown toenails growing up, your kids may as well. Here's how to treat them at home before making your appointment for surgery. http://drberg.us/treatingrowntoeanailshome
In honor of American Heart Month, enjoy this heart healthy dish, Tabbouleh with Pan Seared Chicken. http://drberg.us/tabboulehchicken
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Tabbouleh with Pan-Seared Chicken
Who spent hours and hours in the cold and dark putting up a gazebo my backyard? Dr. Alan Stuart Woodle that's who. Thanks so much dear friend!
Looking for some great new hikes and bikes around Seattle? Check these out! https://www.seattlemet.com/travel-and-outdoors/best-city-trails
If you're experiencing pain in the ball of your foot you may have metatarsalgia. Learn about this condition and what causes it.
Check out and download our February Newsletter. http://drberg.us/2-2021Newsletter
Although we will be sad to lose her, we want to congratulate Emilia on her new job at Pacific Medical Center, Internal and Family Medicine where she'll be learning more about working with patients as an MA. Emilia will be applying to medical school so this will give her more insight into working with patients.
If you had a lot of ingrown toenails growing up, your kids may as well. Here's how to treat them at home before making your appointment for surgery. http://drberg.us/treatingrowntoeanailshome
In honor of American Heart Month, enjoy this heart healthy dish, Tabbouleh with Pan Seared Chicken. http://drberg.us/tabboulehchicken
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Tabbouleh with Pan-Seared Chicken
Is your family at risk for ingrown toenails? Find out how to prevent them from occurring. https://drberg.us/riskfactorsingrowntoenail
Dr. Berg was in his happy place this weekend! Busy snowplowing the neighborhood.
Add a little glamour to your life this Valentine's Day!
Check out and download our February Newsletter. http://drberg.us/2-2021Newsletter
Although we will be sad to lose her, we want to congratulate Emilia on her new job at Pacific Medical Center, Internal and Family Medicine where she'll be learning more about working with patients as an MA. Emilia will be applying to medical school so this will give her more insight into working with patients.
We said goodbye to Emilia on Friday. We'll greatly miss her but we're really happy for her. She got a new position as a Medical Assistant at PacMed. We know she's destined to be a physician.
Loved this story about this local man who worked through his grief over the loss of his wife by walking----a lot!
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The 89-year-old ‘Walking Man’ of Seattle’s South Lake Union closes in on 20,000 miles through a changing city
Have an ingrown toenail? Here are 8 tips for treating it at home. https://drberg.us/treatingrowntoeanailshome
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8 Tips for Treating Painful Piggies (Ingrown Toenails) - Seattle, WA Foot Doctor
Is your family at risk for ingrown toenails? Find out how to prevent them from occurring. https://drberg.us/riskfactorsingrowntoenail
Dr. Berg was in his happy place this weekend! Busy snowplowing the neighborhood.
We're all looking for things to do outside. Why not take your family to the Woodland Park Zoo. It's important to get tickets in advance since numbers are limited and this prevents you from having to wait your turn. https://www.zoo.org/
Runners who wear tight shoes are at greater risk for developing an ingrown toenail. Don't let this happen to you! #testimonialthursday
Don't put up with ball of foot pain! Call us today at 206-368-7000.
Big toe pain can be well...a pain....learn how you can treat it here. https://drberg.us/halluxrigidus
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Treatment of Hallux Rigidus
It's time for a new recipe. Check out these "Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas". http://drberg.us/blackbeansweetenchiladas
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas - Cookie and Kate
In honor of International Women's Day, we're posting photos of some of our wonderful women staff past and present. #internationalwomensday
How do you know what's in the food you're purchasing? Learn how to read a nutrition facts label. https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label
Don't put up with ball of foot pain! Call us today at 206-368-7000.
Big toe pain can be well...a pain....learn how you can treat it here. https://drberg.us/halluxrigidus
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Treatment of Hallux Rigidus
It's time for a new recipe. Check out these "Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas". http://drberg.us/blackbeansweetenchiladas
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Enchiladas - Cookie and Kate
In honor of International Women's Day, we're posting photos of some of our wonderful women staff past and present. #internationalwomensday
Our office performs small elective surgeries in our ambulatory surgical suite. Call us today if you want to avoid the hospital. 206-368-7000
Learn how foot structure, tight calf muscles, and footwear can all impact whether you'll develop ball of foot pain and how to prevent it. https://drberg.us/balloffootpainathletes
How do you know what's in the food you're purchasing? Learn how to read a nutrition facts label. https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label
Don't put up with ball of foot pain! Call us today at 206-368-7000.
Big toe pain can be well...a pain....learn how you can treat it here. https://drberg.us/halluxrigidus
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Treatment of Hallux Rigidus
Passover affirms the great truth that liberty is the inalienable right of every human being – Morris Joseph
We are so grateful to our patients who leave reviews on Google and Yelp! #TestimonialThursday
New blog! Have you ever wondered if plantar fasciitis is inherited? Wonder no more. http://drberg.us/isplantarfasciitisinherited
Our office performs small elective surgeries in our ambulatory surgical suite. Call us today if you want to avoid the hospital. 206-368-7000
Learn how foot structure, tight calf muscles, and footwear can all impact whether you'll develop ball of foot pain and how to prevent it. https://drberg.us/balloffootpainathletes
