Monmouth County's Ask the Doctor Early Spring 2022

OUR DEPARTMENTS Health Articles and Q&A....................5 Your questions answered from local physicians, medical news and information As We Age..........................................10 Articles and physician information just for seniors Family Matters ................................. 15 Information, resources and news related to the health and well-being of your family’s future The Healthy Palate............................ 18 Recipes to enjoy and local dining options for eating out Healthy Home....................................23 Here you will find expert tips to make your home healthier, safe and fabulous

THE MILLSTONE TIMES Monmouth County’s ASK THE DOCTOR

Writers Pam Teel

Art Director/ Graphic Designer Stephanie Frederick Intern Surabhi Ashok Bianca Battaglia Nazli Mohideen

Publisher Cami Gunther

Lauren Kolacki Max Druckman

Administrative Assistant Lauren Kolacki

Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to go directly to our website.

Download “Bar Code” app on your phone

©2015 by Gunther Publishing Ent. The content of GPE publications and its affiliates are copyrighted. GPE publications are published 12 times a year. Established 10/2008. Distribution and Post office receipt available. All GPE products are distributed free of charge. Average reader per copy is 2.1. No copying or reproduction of the content of this newspaper is allowed without the express written permission from the publisher. GPEs publisher/owner reserves the rights over all electronic copying and reproduction of material contained here within. The publisher, editor, agents, and sales staff reserve the right to reject the advertisements for any reason. Credit for mistakes shall not exceed the costs of the ad in the month which the error occurred.

CAMI@GUNTHERPUBLICATIONS.COM • (732) 995-3456

Our Specialty Services For Adults, Children & Seniors Bunions Corns & Callouses Diabetic Foot Care Flatfeet Fungus HammerToeTreatment Heel Pain InGrownToeNails Plantar FasciitisTreatment Plantar Warts Orthotics and Surgery

Complete Family Foot & Ankle Care A Step Up Podiatry

Custom orthotics are specific, prescription inserts customized to your feet and your conditions. They usually have a firm bottom shell, to achieve body support, and a softer topcover for cushion and shock absorption. Orthotics should be comfortable for wear! They are also hidden in shoes, so nobody even knows you are wearing them. Beware of imitations that are not custom made, as they are just off-the-shelf inserts. Also, beware of how they are made. Acceptable techniques are plaster casting, foam box impression casting, and the latest digital casting or 3D casting. Some casting is static (you stand or sit while an impression of your feet is obtained), but the most accurate is dynamic casting (you walk while pressure readings and impressions are obtained so that the doctor has more information on what your feet are doing while you walk)...most of us can't afford to go through life standing still, right? So I believe in dynamic digital casting! A properly and professionally made orthotic is an important solution

215 Gordons Corner Road, Suite 2A, Manalapan, NJ 07726 ASTEPUPPODIATRY.COM • 732-446-7136 to walking pain-free. Most insurances provide coverage for orthotics. And they can used in nearly all shoe types, with even sandal orthotics available. Get yours today from our office, so you too can walk on higher ground!

Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, DPM

ASK THE DOCTOR

EARLY SPRING 2022

4