Snake oil

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Physicians are to be the authority on promoting and restoring health.

This trust was exploited decades ago when actors appeared in magazines dressed as doctors to promote smoking. This marketing ploy stopped when the health hazards became more widely known.

There are many laws prohibiting deceptive practices. In one instance, the United States Federal Trade Commission required pomegranate products not be advertised to treat or prevent heart disease and prostate cancer without at least one randomized, well-controlled human clinical trial. 

So what about television personalities like Dr. Oz who promote undocumented therapies? One of the loopholes is that Dr. Oz doesn't have a financial stake in the remedies he endorses.

In podiatry, many over-the-counter products give the perception to eradicate toenail fungus but have never been proven to work. Some bone implants have long-term complications. Caveat emptor.

To find out if a treatment is effective and safe, contact Dr. Steven Miller by calling (847) 675-3400.

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Hours of Operation

Monday:

9:30 am-6:30 pm

Tuesday:

9:30 am-6:30 pm

Wednesday:

9:30 am-6:30 pm

Thursday:

9:30 am-6:30 pm

Friday:

9:30 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed