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<\/a>Here’s Martha’s first entry:<\/strong><\/p>\nIt’s like this: I had a problem. I was overweight and tired, and my feet hurt!<\/p>\n
That was July when I went to the doctor for my yearly checkup.\u00a0 He was upset with me and the way I had been living my life over the last year.\u00a0 I had gained weight, was lethargic, but most of all my Type 2 Diabetes was way out of whack!\u00a0 I needed to get healthy and fit, not only for myself but because I had just learned that my first grandchild was coming . . . a Christmas baby!<\/p>\n
I needed to get healthy for me and my family, but I had a BIG problem.\u00a0 Last winter I was diagnosed with severe tendonitis in both ankles on both sides.\u00a0It hurt, and any kind of exercise that I pursued just made it worse.\u00a0 I saw a podiatrist\u00a0who prescribed custom orthotics\u00a0and heat therapy. I saw a sports medicine specialist who prescribed months of physical therapy. Close to $2000 later, I found ORTHAHEEL\u00a0in the middle of the night on QVC.\u00a0 What a blessing that turned out to be!<\/p>\n
I\u2019m a country girl, and have gone barefoot at home my entire life, but with my newly found ankle ailment, walking barefoot was the absolute WORST thing I could do!\u00a0 I thought it was absurd to spend $60 for a pair of house slippers, but this $60 turned out to be the best money I have ever spent.\u00a0 Within a week, I showed improvement.\u00a0 I just couldn\u2019t believe it!\u00a0 I took my Orthaheel\u00a0Gemmas\u00a0to physical therapy and showed my therapist.\u00a0 They had never heard of Orthaheel\u00a0. . . but they have now! \u00a0After another two weeks of therapy, I was released.\u00a0 Now they’re definitely spreading the word about Orthaheel.<\/p>\n
Since then, I\u00a0\u00a0have replaced all of my summer sandals with Orthaheel\u00a0styles, and am now the proud owner of 7 pairs of Orthaheel shoes.\u00a0 I get compliments every day, and best of all . . . my FEET DO NOT HURT!<\/p>\n
Back to July and my doctor\u2019s visit . . . I knew what I had to do to get healthy.\u00a0 I had to eat healthily and exercise,\u00a0and that soon became possible with the help of Orthaheel.\u00a0 I ordered Orthaheel\u00a0inserts for my walking shoes and took off.\u00a0 I am now 18 pounds lighter, and walking at least 3.5 miles, 3-4 times a week.\u00a0 I\u2019ve even started running – something I\u00a0absolutely could NOT do with tendonitis of the ankle.\u00a0 Last week, I walked for 2 miles and ran for 4. (WHAT???\u00a0 ME running 4 MILES!\u00a0 You are joking, RIGHT?)\u00a0Well, it’s true. I did it and you can too!<\/p>\n
My health is improving and I feel better than I’ve felt in years.\u00a0My sweet grandchild\u00a0(a little girl!)\u00a0is due December 28th and\u00a0I know\u00a0now\u00a0that I will be able to play with her and run after her as she grows and develops.\u00a0 With joy, I look so forward to sharing this journey with all of you as an Orthaheel\u00a0Ambassador.\u00a0 I can think of no better endorsement for\u00a0Orthaheel products than my poor old aching feet that ache no more.<\/p>\n
Blessings,<\/p>\n
Martha Harris<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"