Many people have corns, verrucas, calluses, bunions and all manner of ailments on their feet. To a reflexologist, these can be vital signs. However, it is important not to be afraid of them. They don't prevent you from receiving treatment. If a part of your foot is inaccessible for any reason, the hand is treated instead.

A small skin lesion found on the bottom of the foot or toes, which closely resembles, and is often confused with, a corn. It's size is usually under 1cm in diameter but can grow larger and can also occur in clusters (mosaic warts). Verrucae pedis are caused by the human papilloma virus and can be surgically removed. This is a slow growing virus, found in most of our environments and which gain entry into the body through a break in the skin, such as a scratch or cut.

Athlete's foot is a common condition in young people and adults. The fungi love warm, moist places and the condition is primarily a problem for people who wear tight-fitting trainers or don't dry their feet properly. Treatment is straight forward and most pharmacists should be able give advice on appropriate treatment.

Such areas can often be covered with some tape during a treatment giving no excuse for not coming along. But if it is very painful for you in your foot then please come along once the pain has eased.

All procedures are performed by cardiologists and/or thoracic surgeons at the various hospitals affiliated with TheraVitae. Prior to coming to Asia, all new patient medical records are examined by world-class cardiologists to determine (a) will adult stem cells help this patient and (b) which procedure will help him/her the most. Each procedure starts at the hospital with a medical examination to determine the specific details of the procedure, such as exactly where to implant the cells.

Your therapist will inform you if you have to be cautious about any activity you have planned later, or any other special considerations with your home care. In most cases, an Epsom salt bath and re-hydration with water is recommended.

Do not eat an unusually large meal immediately before or after your treatment. It is advised you have a small snack 60 minutes before treatment. Plan your activities so that after the treatment you can get some rest, or at least not have to be working at top performance. This is especially important for the first few visits. It is important to have prepared a list of all medications prescribed by your Medical Doctor and any medications, drugs, and supplements your are currently taking or using.

Even though treatment of Vitiligo is not completely satisfactory, there are two basic methods: to try to restore the normal pigment (repigment), or to try to destroy the remaining pigment cells (depigment). [top of page]

Most people who have spider veins also have diseased veins which “feed” the spider veins. Here at our center, we make every effort to treat the underlying problem, as well as the spider veins. By treating the underlying veins, the chances of recurrence are much lower. How many treatments will I need? It depends on the severity of your problem. If we are able to treat the “feeder” veins effectively, you may require only one or two treatments.

Treatment of major varicose vein problems is possible in any facility that has the appropriate equipment. The Triangle Surgery Center (in the suite immediately adjacent to the Beverly Hills Vein Center) was established to provide the very latest and best equipment possible for treatment of a wide range of venous disorders.

Following the injection, the sites will look pink and there will be a swollen area that could last a few hours much like a mosquito bite. After a few weeks as the implant material is incorporated into the tissue it will respond and feel like normal tissue.

It usually requires a rehabilitation program, where the goal will be to strengthen the rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles to make the shoulder more stable. At first the exercises are done with a therapist, eventually getting on a home program of exercise to keep the muscles strong and flexible. This should help avoid future problems. The rehabilitation program here is more complex. Usually, a sling is worn to support and protect the shoulder for 1-4 weeks.

Most VRE infections can be treated with antibiotics other than vancomycin. The treatment of VRE is determined by laboratory testing to determine which antibiotics are effective. For persons who get VRE infections and have urinary catheters, removal of the catheter when it is no longer needed can help getting rid of the infection. People who are colonized (bacteria are present, but have no symptoms of an infection) with VRE do not usually need treatment.