The word "doctor" means "teacher." It is my goal to not only treat the core problem, but to educate the Evanston community about the cause, treatment options, and prevention. You will find that the information below quite informative. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr. Kurtz.
 The Preferred Health Newsletter
Orthotics
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Here are several informative papers:
Shoes2008 -- A list of the 2008 models of several types of shoes that work well with orthotics
NewShoes -- The latest list of 2007 model shoes that work well with the orthotics
Shoes --Various names and models of athletic shoes that work well with orthotics.
Casual --Various name brands and styles of casual, dress, clogs, etc that work well with orthotics.
Shopping --Tips on what to look for in a shoe to optimize your orthotic effectiveness.
Spur --Information on Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs and their treatment.
LBP --Information on how your feet can be the root cause of low back pain. Very enlightening and more common than you might think.
Bunions --Great information on how bunions form and how they can be treated WITHOUT surgery.
Knee --Great information on how poor foot mechanics can cause knee pain.
Morton --Information on cause and treatment of Morton's Neuroma.
Shins --Good information on Shin Splints and how they develop.
ITB --Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome --common in runners and people with knee pain
Metatarsalgia --Pain on the balls of the feet which can be very sensative
Hallux --Hallux Rigidus --condition also known as "turf toe"
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Nutritional Bites
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All the tidbits of information that I give during patient visits in a convenient handout...I could spend days talking about this area. Here are several topics in a nutshell..
Recipes --Great detox recipes and some great tips on grocery shopping, water, and more.
Detox --New information on a modified Standard Process 21 day detox program. I modify this program during the first 10 days (you can eat meat instead of protein powder).
Troubleshoot --Helpful tips for during the detox
BMI --Body Mass Index calculator.
Rancid --Test your fish oils to see if they are rancid.
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Questionaires
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Several conditions that involve several components require detailed medical histories and specific information to come to a diagnosis and to develop a treatment plan that will succeed. Below are different questionaires that involve different conditions and are also great tools to determine if you have a condition that needs attention.
Symptom --This is a symptom survey that is a great place to start in finding out what needs to be addressed from a nutritional standpoint. If you are considering a nutritional consultation, it must be filled out.
Female -- This is a detailed history form that is important for women who suffer from hormone imbalances, PMS, menopausal symptoms, etc.
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