The Oregon Clinic
Summertime in the Pacific Northwest means sunglasses, shorts, and…socks with sandals. But when it comes to keeping your feet protected, maybe this fashion faux pas isn’t so bad. Keep reading for five ways to have happy feet all summer long.
Dottie, a 79 year-old wife and mother, had grown accustomed to feeling fatigued all the time. Tired was her normal. In late 1999, while traveling with family, her sister mentioned that she noticed Dottie had stopped breathing dozens of times during her sleep. “I knew that wasn’t normal,” Dottie said. “Could this be why I’m so tired?”
The summer sunshine in Oregon can make outdoor activities like bicycling or gardening more enjoyable for many. But for some, pain in the hands or wrists makes hands-on activities too painful to enjoy.
