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Discussing total knee replacement, tkr recuperation, injuries, and recuperation.
2020-02-17 18:49
Hi
everyone! I wanted to take a short moment and update everyone about
some exciting book news. My updated version of Water Exercises For
TKR Patients is now available for sale on this site… Read More
2020-02-14 09:49
Hi everyone! Happy Valentine’s Day to each and every one of my treasured readers. Wishing everyone a day filled with smiles, laughter and love.
Valentine’s Day can be mor… Read More
2020-02-05 20:54
Hi everyone. I wanted to take a moment and say “Thank you Booktoots’ Healing News subscribers!!”
Embarking on a subscription newsletter journey is fulfilling, yet rather… Read More
2020-01-25 20:46
Hi everyone. Many of you have asked me about tkr revisions. I have not had one, so reached out to you for first-hand stories. Here is a compelling first-hand tkr revision story that provides… Read More
2020-01-23 14:11
Hi everyone. Pain meds provide quick relief, but have many side effects. We all know that. There is one remedy, however, that is surprisingly great. And we all can use it. Ice –… Read More
2020-01-21 19:07
Hi everyone. We all know the importance of maintaining a positive attitude throughout the tkr (or any) recuperation process. Healing with humor will help. A dose of laughter everyday never h… Read More
2020-01-12 19:53
Hi
everyone. It is always enlightening to know my insight provokes
others to share their experiences. One such reader response is worthy
of sharing with everyone. It involves driving a stick… Read More
2020-01-05 04:55
Hi everyone. While updating my website, I came upon this 2008 article/post I wrote about the NHL Network show titled “Salute to the Red Wings Dynasty”. As many of you know, I am… Read More
2019-12-26 19:21
Hi everyone. Natural remedies are the way to go for handling a variety of health ailments, including lowering the level of arthritis pain and inflammation throughout our body. Here’s s… Read More
2019-11-28 17:45
Extending my wishes for everyone to enjoy this special day. I am grateful for you all.The post Happy Thanksgiving …. appeared first on Booktoots' Healing Read More
2019-11-21 17:34
Hi my favorite readers…Do you love apple crisp, but are looking for more variety? Try this new tasty & healthy holiday crisp recipe that fits in perfectly with the festive season… Read More
2019-11-16 20:05
Hi everyone. Many of you have contacted me asking me for professional, medical advice. As I state throughout my site/blog, I only share personal experiences. I do, however, know of professio… Read More
2019-11-02 19:02
Hi everyone. I have some site construction news to share with all my visitors, readers, and commenters. That means you!
Since
this site reaches an international audience, everyone c… Read More
2019-11-01 08:53
Hi everyone. As we all know, sleeping is difficult while recuperating from a total knee replacement. Did you know that you can use some natural edible sleep aides to help your tkr recuperat… Read More
2019-10-30 17:52
Hi everyone. I just received news about an upcoming webinar that is worthy of sharing. It happens Friday, November 1 at 12 EST. Put on by Michelle Stiles, PT, FDN-P, it is bound to contain… Read More
2019-10-26 17:37
Hi
everyone. Do you suffer lower leg pain after a tkr? I know I sure
did. Since some of you have approached me wondering about this topic,
I thought it is time to write a blog post about it… Read More
2019-10-24 21:20
Hi everyone. I am very honored and humbled to announce my recently becoming a CureClick Ambassador. With this priviledge comes my being able to proudly post their Badge on my Booktoots&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-10-09 18:02
Hi everyone. Flu season is upon us. Can seniors lower their risks of getting the flu? YES!! Read on…
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), an average of… Read More
2019-10-05 19:56
Hi everyone! I am pleased and humbled to announce being the featured guest on the X10 Therapy’s ‘Bees Knees’ Podcast and Blog. It was a fun and memorable experience. Thank… Read More
2019-10-01 01:42
Hi everyone. Here’s a request reprint of a blog post from 2008 about having frustration six months after a total knee replacement:
Going downstairs is very slow, with my knee… Read More
2019-09-19 20:45
Kindly click on the link below to view and receive my Introductory Welcome Video. Thank you!
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The post Hello Everyone! appeared first on Booktoots' Healing… Read More
2019-09-12 19:53
Hi
everyone. After receiving many requests for my two weeks after my tkr
update, I wanted to share the news about my total knee replacement
recuperation at this stage again with everyone… Read More
2019-09-03 19:51
Hi everyone. Many of you have been contacting me wondering whether it’s time for a total knee replacement. Even though I am not a medical professional, I can provide personal insight… Read More
2019-08-31 19:24
Hi
everyone. Throughout our lives it is important to keep our brains
healthy. Since the majority of people having a total knee replacement
are likely in the older age range (including me!) … Read More
2019-08-29 01:23
Hi everyone. Our society is a quick fix one, with reading and searching becoming lost arts. Recently, many of you have contacted me asking a specific question that is answered elsewhere on m… Read More
2019-08-14 00:33
Hi everyone! I am proud to make a FREE bonus gift announcement.
For those of you purchasing my popular ebook titled “Patient’s Perspective On Preparing For A TKR”, I wi… Read More
2019-08-13 05:03
Hi everyone. Nausea and a tkr isn’t an exciting topic or one that you want to read at the dinner table. Still..it needs to be discussed since some of you have asked me about it…… Read More
2019-08-10 17:25
Hi everyone. Some of you have asked me to write about hospital stays after a tkr. While perusing my past articles/posts, I came upon this one that explains one memorable occasion from my hos… Read More
2019-07-24 17:28
Hi everyone. Another topic some of you have recently approached me with is “How does a BMI fit in with a tkr (total knee replacement)”? Good question. Since I am not overweight… Read More
2019-07-13 09:19
Hi everyone. After receiving some requests regarding driving after a total knee replacement (tkr), I thought a post here would be appropriate…
The standard literature us patients are… Read More
2019-07-04 17:37
Wishing all of my USA-loving readers a healthy, happy, and fulfilling Independence Day – July 4th – 2019. Enjoy this festive day in any manner that suits your fancy or floats you… Read More
2019-07-03 18:21
Hi
everyone. Some of you have contacted me asking where to go for total
knee replacement support groups. In addition to sending private
replies, I believe sharing the information with as man… Read More
2019-06-25 19:00
Hello
everyone. I am honored, humbled, and extremely proud to announce that
I am nominated as a Patient Leader for a coveted WEGO Health Award!
Taken from their website: “These aw… Read More
2019-06-08 19:22
Hello
Everyone. Many of you have asked me for information about life as a
senior citizen. I have written about having a senior safety checklist
before, but thought I would share some helpful… Read More
2019-05-26 20:02
Hi everyone. This Memorial Day 2019 post is for all of my United States of America readers and those affected by this special holiday.
Remember that the true meaning of this unique day is t… Read More
2019-05-19 20:56
Hi everyone. It’s common knowledge that eating healthy can help everyone. However, this is doubly important for us living with a total knee replacement (tkr). Healthy eating speeds the… Read More
2019-05-06 18:03
Hi everyone. Here is a link to the article by Healthline.com explaining this year’s best of tkr blogs 2019 winners. !! Enjoy..
https://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacem… Read More
2019-05-06 17:27
Hi everyone. I am very humbled and honored to announce this site – Booktoots’ Healing – as being rated one of the best TKR blogs for 2019 by Healthline.com! Eight years run… Read More
2019-05-04 17:20
Hi everyone. I am humbled and honored to announce my blog as being rated one of the best tkr blogs of 2019 by Healthline. com. That is seven years running.
The post Proud To Announc… Read More
2019-05-02 16:47
Hi everyone! We all know the importance of strengthening and stretching our tkr leg muscles after surgery in order to improve our leg functioning. Due to pain levels being so intense… Read More
2019-05-01 18:34
Hi my favorite readers! Recently, something came to my attention that I believe is worthy of sharing with everyone. It applies to public misconceptions. The topic is living with double visi… Read More
2019-04-22 15:36
Hi everyone! Some of you have asked me about driving a stick shift after a tkr. So, here’s one of my popular previously published blog posts:
Something recently happened that I thoug… Read More
2019-04-21 15:46
In time for the 2019 Playoffs..Reprint From 2008:
The NHL Network had a vintage game on yesterday. It was played at Detroit’s Olympia Stadium and was a match between two of the Origin… Read More
2019-04-20 21:08
Hi everyone! For years I have been doing balancing exercises to maintain my vestibular system health, overall body alignment, and good health. This is due to years of double vision, closed… Read More
2019-04-18 09:40
Hi everyone. Well, something has come to my attention which I believe needs addressing here and now. We will “nip it in the bud”, as the saying goes. In technical terms, this is… Read More
2019-04-16 23:46
Hi everyone! Please pardon my last minute shameless book promotion pitch. I am appeasing my marketing guru and valued team member. Seems it would be very wise to put my personal feelings as… Read More
2019-04-13 22:35
Hi everyone. Whether it is Easter or Passover….Happy Spring Holiday 2019! Enjoy this blessed day and time of year…
Passover
Find my tkr blog post wishing you a happy spring h… Read More
2019-03-28 23:35
Hi my favorite readers! The importance of monitoring yourself during exercise was recently highlighted during a YMCA workout. Someone failed to do that and ended up on a gurney … Read More
2019-03-26 15:47
Hi my favorite readers,
Here’s an uplifting and inspirational poem titled ‘Why You Must Not Quit’ written by American author John Greenleaf Whittier. I believe we could all… Read More
2019-03-17 18:14
Hi everyone! Wishing you a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day full of good food, friendship, and health.
The post Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2019! appeared first on Booktoots' Healing… Read More
2019-03-15 19:00
Hi everyone. In this day and age of increasing social media popularity, I believe it worthy of share this article about online activities. It provides insight into fake sponsored content… Read More
2019-03-10 18:40
Hi everyone. I am pleased to announce we are in the news again. This time it is for my press release being published on PRLog.
Click on this link to be taken to this newsworthy event… Read More
2019-03-02 15:00
Hi my favorite readers! Recently, some of you have asked about nerve damage after a tkr. I thought it would be helpful to reprint an older post I wrote about this subject. I will title it n… Read More
2019-02-28 18:58
Hi everyone. So many of you have asked me about having a tkr manipulation, that I was thrilled to find the following article. Since I have never had a total knee replacement manipulation don… Read More
2019-02-13 18:15
Hi everyone. Some of you have asked me about having a tkr before other surgeries. I have written about how a tkr affects other surgeries previously, so thought I’d share one of my more… Read More
2019-02-13 00:54
Hi everyone. I wanted to share something with you. My Newsworthy Happenings Page is updated with information about the press release discussing the release of my water exercising ebook.
K… Read More
2019-01-31 15:13
Hi everyone. I am always on a mission to find natural remedies for a tkr. There are many available. Most are cheap, nutritious, and easy to find. RICE comes into play. This post is especiall… Read More
2019-01-27 23:21
Hi everyone. I am pleased to announce the new release of my book titled “Water Exercising After A TKR”. After going through the total knee replacement recuperation process, I… Read More
2019-01-18 20:20
Hi everyone. Recently, I have been putting my laptop onto a towel and then placing it onto my lap. One of my readers asked me if I, or anyone else, had experienced pain from laptop heat and… Read More
2019-01-14 20:05
After your tkr, total knee replacement, you will experience pain in your hamstring muscles – the muscles located on the backside of your thigh and knee. When done consistently… Read More
2018-12-31 18:02
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2019! Here’s wishing you only the best in the upcoming year.
Once again, Thank you for all your continued support throughout the years.
Th… Read More
2018-12-24 22:14
Hi everyone. I wanted to take a few moments and wish all of you a joyous and fulfilling holiday season. Take some time to reflect on being grateful what you have. Happy Holidays to eac… Read More
2018-12-07 18:56
Hi everyone. It’s always nice to hear from you. Recently, I have received many inquiries about carrying things upstairs after a tkr – total knee replacement. Throughout my tkr re… Read More
2018-12-02 17:43
While going through past posts, I came across this one discussing the importance of remembering our worth. This is especially written for the women among us. While dealing with illness… Read More
2018-11-28 21:41
Hi everyone. Kindly pardon my site’s readability while I update the site I promise to finish it as soon as possible. It is no easy task updating this WordPress themed site, in my opin… Read More
2018-11-23 18:46
Hi everyone. It is that time of year that I like to post, and repost, an important image for of all to ponder. Today is Black Friday in the United States, a day retail establishments prepar… Read More
2018-11-12 22:39
Hi everyone. Let’s consider this a two-part series. I just published an article on where germs abound in homes. Now, let’s discuss where germs gather in hospitals and other publ… Read More
2018-11-12 22:31
Hi everyone. Let’s consider this a two-part series. I just published an article on where germs abound in homes. Now, let’s discuss where germs gather in hospitals and other publ… Read More
2018-10-26 19:36
Seeing that people recuperating from a total knee replacement have a compromised immune system, I thought it was appropriate to recirculate this informative article titled ‘Top Ten Pla… Read More
2018-09-22 03:24
Hi everyone. How do you view scars? A few of you have asked me how do I deal with my tkr scar? The scar left behind is quite large and very noticeable. Well, your viewpoint determines wheth… Read More
2018-09-17 00:46
Hi everyone. Let’s all of us take a few moments to send our blessings and well wishes to all of my readers/ everyone in the Phillipines and United States affected by Hurricane Florenc… Read More
2018-09-09 11:42
Hi everyone. Due to numerous requests, I am reprinting this article about living with scoliosis and a total knee replacement. My total knee replacement is due to fracturing my femur 40+ year… Read More
2018-09-03 20:58
Hi everyone. Recently, I have heard quite a bit about how helpful walking sticks were for exercise purposes. Some of you have asked me about them, also. So, I have used them on some of my d… Read More
2018-08-21 20:23
Hi everyone. Some of you have contacted me with questions on how to deal with the heavy smoke conditions happening in Western USA areas. I live in that area. It is difficult enough recupera… Read More
2018-08-02 08:41
Hi my favorite readers! While recuperating, and preparing, for a total knee replacement it is important to prepare your living area to help avoid falls. Here are some helpful tips on h… Read More
2018-08-01 17:39
Hi everyone. Every now and then I like to take a few moments to express my gratitude to each and every one of you. Thank you to my readers…Without you, this blog/site would not be a… Read More
2018-07-16 18:41
Hi everyone. I am pleased to announce the third printing of my popular ebook titled ‘Preparing For A Total Knee Replacement’. All content is recently updated.
A total knee repla… Read More
2018-07-08 20:53
Hi everyone. The subject of where to donate used orthopedic shoes recently came up. It’s time for an update. Thank you, Robert! Ranging from helping a veteran to cleaning our planet… Read More
2018-07-04 17:55
Hi everyone. Here’s wishing all of you a festive, safe, and tasty July 4th! Whether you are enjoying a peaceful day at home, backyard barbeque, or vacationing – enjoy.
Happy In… Read More
2018-06-28 19:48
Hi everyone. Here’s some exciting news for me to share:
I am thrilled to announce the nominations for the WEGO Health Awards
have officially opened! As a member of the Patient Leade… Read More
2018-06-28 19:43
Hi everyone. I am honored to announce that I’ve been nominated for the #WEGOHealthAwards! These awards seek to recognize Patient Leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy… Read More
2018-06-22 21:10
Hi everyone. After recent communications, it appears that not everything is easy to understand by everybody. So…Here are more guest post guidelines:
Please do not send me somebody el… Read More
2018-06-20 19:32
Hi everyone. We all know the importance of living in a safe environment that lowers your risks of falling. Click on the link below to be taken to a guest post written about how to prevent f… Read More
2018-06-17 18:04
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2018-06-08 23:49
Hi everyone. Usually, it is easy to back out of exercising. Many people continually make excuses about why they don’t exercise. However, I want to share some great ways on how to fi… Read More
2018-05-31 02:01
Hi everyone. When working on gaining flexibility in your knee, a great exercise is to walk up and down stairs. Going up is much easier than going down.
Part of the recuperation process af… Read More
2018-05-26 20:02
Hi everyone. This Memorial Day 2018 post is for all of my United States of America readers and those celebrating this special holiday:
Remember that the true meaning of this unique day is t… Read More
2018-05-24 01:04
Hi my favorite readers. Something has come to my attention that, I believe, needs discussed. It involves driving in real-life versus video games.
It seems that many young drivers have diffi… Read More
2018-04-27 17:24
Hi everyone. Many of you have asked about my five year post-tkr update. Here is a reprint of my original article, originally published March 7, 2013.
Wow..five years have already passed sin… Read More
2018-04-25 20:17
Hi everyone! We all know the importance of keeping everything as natural as possible during the entire total knee replacement process. Here is a guest post written by a tkr patient, Tamara… Read More
2018-04-08 17:24
Hi everyone. Some of you are noticing difficulties breathing and have asked me about my situation. Other than what I have previously written about, I have come up with 8 factors affecting a… Read More
2018-04-05 20:34
Hi everyone. Do you every think that breathing is a gift? It is so easy to take it for granted when all is going well. Here is a real-life story to provide more insight into why you need to… Read More
2018-03-19 20:26
Hi everyone. With so much information available knowadays about getting the most out of your total knee replacement, I thought it would be worthwhile to share a guest post written by the ex… Read More
2018-03-13 09:49
Hi everyone! I have been receiving numerous inquiries regarding sciatica, nerve pain, and other pains associated with a tkr or total knee replacment. The timing is ideal since I have been e… Read More
2018-03-05 00:04
Hi everyone. This popped into my mind last night and thought it worthy enough to include here. So…When initially hospitalized after my car accident, I was continually asked the same… Read More
2018-02-13 02:41
Hi everyone. Some of you have asked me if I have tried using a knee brace prior to having a tkr (total knee replacement). The answer is “yes”. Here is my story about knee braces… Read More
2018-01-31 03:31
Hi everyone. After almost three months of recuperating from a total knee replacement surgery, I have finally figured out what is meant by “pain med”. At first, I thought it mean… Read More
2018-01-18 02:42
Hello everyone. It’s always interesting to read about taking care of your health and what the “experts” say. Sometimes it can bring on more questions than answers, though… Read More
2018-01-09 21:50
Hi everyone. The New Year is here and many resolutions involve getting in better shape. I regularly hear how there is no time to exercise. Here are some tried-and-true tips on how to fit ex… Read More
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