Clinton Township Newsletter

7 m a r c h 2 0 1 9 OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar War ts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Spor t Injuries: Bunions/Hammer toes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON SITE DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist-Surgeon Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon | 908.236.6999 Call Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Visit our website at: www.DrTzorfas.com Also Located at the Brass Castle Professional Bldg., 10 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 908.835.1730 Evening Appointments Available Medicare and Most Insurances Accepted Digital Scanning Tool Diabetic Shoes/ Inserts Richie Brace Custom Orthotics • No more casting or foam impressions needed. • Can be done during your regular office visit. • Takes only minutes. • Covered by most insurance plans/Medicare. Now Available in Both Offices (Lebanon & Washington) OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE y o u n G w o m e n a n d f u n G u s T o e n a i l s By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M. Fungus toenails are a very common toenail infection. It can cause the toenails to become thick, yellow, discolored and many times painful. It can occur in almost any age group but effects mostly older adults because of their poor circulation and poor immune system. Fungus toenails are also caused by trauma to the nail which could easily be from constant bumping and banging. Another possible cause might be from constantly being in closed shoes with excess of moisture and perspiration. For many years fungus toenails in young women, including teenage girls, was a very rare occurrence. There has been a ten-fold increase in the amount of young women getting fungus in their toenails. One of the possible causes is from overuse of nail polish during the winter months. In the winter women tend to wear closed shoes, socks and/or stockings. This can cause excessive perspiration and moisture which is a breeding ground for fungus toenails. In addition continuous use of nail polish does not allow the nail to breathe. Once the fungus gets into one toenail it can spread to all the toenails and can even go to fingernails. There are numerous treatments for fungus toenails including topicals and oral medications as well as laser treatments. Treatment for this infection can take months and even up to years to get a complete clearing. We recommend that you check your toenails every couple of weeks. Take the polish off your toenails and check to see if you have any yellowish or discoloration. If you do, contact us so we can make a full evaluation and do a fungal culture and then we will get you on the proper treatment for this problem. If you have any foot problems, issues and questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon. p a r T n e r s h i p f o r h e a l T h s T r e s s r e d u C T i o n T i p s f o r m a r C h For many of us the workplace can be a source of stress in our lives. While it's not possible to avoid all tensions related to our jobs, there are several ways to help cope and, in turn, avoid the harm chronic stress can cause to our physical and mental health. The American Psychological Association advises beginning to tackle workplace tension by tracking your stressors for a couple of weeks. By writing down those situations that caused you stress and taking note of what you did and how you felt, you can begin to assess patterns. Different things cause stress for different people, so this step of looking at your own triggers is important and may uncover stressors you didn't realize you had. You can develop a healthy response for each kind of situation and start to incorporate those into your daily work life. Just as importantly, make a concerted effort to balance your work and home life in a way that will give you time where you are not thinking of work at all. You will feel recharged and ready to be your most productive and relaxed self. (www.apa.org/helpcenter/work-stress). Don't miss North Hunterdon High School Music Department's 17th Annual PRISM Concert on Thursday, March 21 at 8:00 pm! Enjoy performances by small student ensembles and soloists as well as favorite pieces by NHHS choirs and bands. Experience a rapid-fire sequence of musical selections. The continuous flow of music creates a seamless montage of musical offerings! With professional lighting, visual effects and sound system, PRISM is a sensory treat for audience and performers alike. This spectacular event is sponsored in part this year by Holiday Inn-Clinton/Bridgewater. Admission: $15 adults and $10 students/ seniors. Proceeds benefit music department students. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the NHHS music department or at the door that night. To order tickets ONLINE or for more information, visit our website: www.nhvweb.net/nhhs/musicassociation. PRISM CONCERT AT NHHS!

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