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How your diet and eating habits affect foot healthWe all know that our diet has a direct impact on our wellness. If fruits and veggies make up a large portion of what you eat, you’re probably in good health. If, however, the employees at the local fast food chain know...

Do you ever hear a phrase that you’ve heard somebody say a hundred times and wonder where it came from? “Sleep tight,” for example, is something all of us have said at one point or another; but what does it mean?*“Achilles heel” is another term most people are familiar with....

Don’t overlook these tell-tale signs of a heart conditionIf your feet could talk, what would they say about you? More specifically, what would they say about your health?Imagine the cycle of blood flowing through your body — your heart pushing nutrients, oxygen, and all life’s vital ingredients to even the...

Varicose vein treatment symptoms and treatment optionsVaricose veins – the blue, web-like veins on your legs that seemingly come out of nowhere. Your initial thought is to figure out how to hide them. You’re not sure where they came from or what to make of them. You might think they’ll...

You don’t have to turn in your tough guy card to take care of your feetWhether we realize it or not, many of our gender-associated behaviors are cultural, rather than biological. Somewhere along the path of modern western culture, having a pedicure slipped into the domain of feminine vanity and...

The incredible (mythological) shrinking shoeIt seems impossible. We’ve been taught since grade school that human growth typically halts shortly after puberty, so why did your shoes stop fitting?It seems impossible. We’ve been taught since grade school that human growth typically halts shortly after puberty, so why did your shoes stop...

What’s the point of ticklish feet?If you’ve ever wondered why feet are so darn ticklish, it’s likely you deduced it has something to do with the amount of nerve endings located in the soles. But, still — why’s it a tickle?Each of your feet house around 8,000 nerve endings, known as...

It all lands on your feetYour feet are amazing! You have 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, more than 100 muscles, and a superhighway of vessels and nerves!The average 130-pound human being places as much as 1.5 million pounds of weight on their feet each day!! Now add ten pounds...

Decoding the popping joints in your feetThe fact that it doesn’t sound like what it really is, only adds to the disturbance we feel when our feet do their impression of a crackling fire. The most common form of joint popping sounds like bone and cartilage snapping into pieces. Mercifully,...

Find out if they’re worth adding to your wardrobeUnless you are extremely fashion-forward or meticulous about how you look each time you leave the house, you probably don’t give a ton of thought to your footwear. Although we may have shoes we save for special occasions, most of us probably...

Learn how they’re caused and what to do about themIt’s a fact of life that all of us will inevitably suffer aches, pains, and other ailments. Hopefully they will only be minor, but even the small issues can be irritating. Cramps, for example, may not be serious, but they are...

The meaning of pain in specific areas of your feet and anklesIt happens to all of us: we’re walking, exercising, or doing something else we’ve done a thousand times, and suddenly we feel a pain. This is new, we think, hoping it will just go away. But if the pain persists,...

The underside of danceWe tend to think of dancing as art, fun, expressive, amazing, and while it certainly merits the description, defining dancing as an athletic event typically falls low on the list. The rhythmic pounding, toe tapping, leaping, and twirling levy just as much grind, if not more, on dancers’...

Learn how they’re caused and what to do about themIt’s a fact of life that all of us will inevitably suffer aches, pains, and other ailments. Hopefully they will only be minor, but even the small issues can be irritating. Cramps, for example, may not be serious, but they are...

Learn about some easy ways to get rid of themOf all the parts of the body, the feet may be the worst place for an ache or ailment. This is because it’s virtually impossible to avoid the pain. Every step taken is an uncomfortable reminder that something isn’t right.Corns and...

Dangers of public showers and how to prevent athlete’s footPublic showers are not something to mess with. The risk of contracting tineau pedis, also known as athlete’s foot, is significant if you don’t take proper precautions and protect yourself when using locker room showers. This infection can be transferred from one person’s foot...

If your toes resemble sausages, find out why and what to do about it.There are many things that happen to our bodies on a regular basis that we may not be aware of. For example, swelling frequently occurs in different places, and quite commonly in our feet. If you spend...

Ankle exercises and stretches than can improve ankle strengthThe ankle can be considered the most ignored joint, next to the wrist, in regards to athletic performance, flexibility, and injury prevention. In order for an athlete to reach optimal performance, they must have stable balance around each active joint. Our ankles...

Foot and ankle injury protection requires focus and determinationFoot and ankle injuries are common in sports, especially if you play tennis, soccer, or run long distances. If sports are an integral part of your everyday life, you’ll want to do what you can to avoid injury, which would prevent you...

Cavus foot treatments for pain managementCavus foot is a condition where the foot has an abnormally high arch. Because of this arch, an excessive amount of weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot when walking or standing. Cavus foot can develop at any age, occur in...

What does Achilles have to do with a tendon in the back of my foot?Do you ever hear a phrase that you’ve heard somebody say a hundred times and wonder where it came from? “Sleep tight,” for example, is something all of us have said at one point or another;...

Find out what this means and what you can do about itSee if this sounds familiar: You recently found an amazing pair of shoes that you definitely shouldn’t have bought because of the almost silly price tag, but you just had to have them. Then, after only a few months,...

Before you consider buying some for your business, here’s what you need to knowFor people who spend a good portion of their days on their feet, anything that promises to relieve stress and discomfort is certainly welcome. And while there are a lot of products available, one item is starting...

Have you been doing it wrong this whole time?Although it may occasionally surprise you, you certainly know your body well. Chances are you’ve got a pretty good routine down pat for how you take care of it. However, just because you have been doing something the same way forever doesn’t...

Learn which orthotic device may be right for you based on the severity of your foot pain.Walking without pain is something we all take for granted, until we’re faced with an issue that affects every step we take. If you’ve experienced foot pain, you’ve likely tried all sorts of different...

Learn about the best shoes for your feet and the styles to avoid to prevent common foot ailments.When it comes to our feet, too often we choose a shoe that looks great, but doesn’t often feel great. This can lead to not only foot pain, but a variety of other...

Your guide to understanding what your feet are trying to tell youFeet and toes are easy to forget about until you experience a problem. In fact, many people would rather avoid any foot related topics all together. However, overlooking foot problems may cause unnecessary suffering—as diagnosing discomfort and pain in...

What to do if your toes are draggingFoot drop, also referred to in the reverse order as drop foot, is a general symptom with a wide range of causes. The hallmark characteristic of the gait abnormality is the dragging of the toes or front part of the foot due to muscle...

Learn the cause, symptoms, and treatments for this sudden, intense joint pain conditionOnce considered a condition suffered by only wealthy individuals due to their rich food and fine wine consumption, it turns out that gout is not limited to just the upper echelon. In fact, gout typically affects over one...

Signs of cavus foot include an excessively high arch, pain, instability, and even clenched toesThe arch of your foot is designed to help absorb pressure and shock as you walk or stand. As you walk, your arch typically flexes a bit and distributes pressure across your foot, from your heel...

Equinus can impact your life and wellbeing, but with the right treatment, you can remain active and healthy!Equinus, commonly referred to as “club foot”, is a condition that affects the flexibility of a person’s ankle, limiting the ability to move the toes upward toward the knee. This inflexibility occurs in...

Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment optionsMost of us have a love-hate relationship with our feet. We love how they enable us to get around and perhaps how they look in certain shoes, but may hate how big they are or how sweaty they can get. And just like...

Discover how they work and what ailments they can helpIf you have been experiencing foot pain, you’ve probably looked into what you can do to get some relief. The last time you were in the supermarket, perhaps while (gingerly) walking around the pharmacy area, you checked out the insoles, cushions,...

Podiatric treatment is getting faster, easier, and safer with the help of non-invasive interventionsIf you suffer from itchy, painful, or unsightly issues like toenail fungus, warts, or spider veins, laser technology could be the answer. Keep reading to learn more about some of our different types of laser therapy –...

Discover how custom orthotics may help relieve your headachesUnless you are very fortunate, you get headaches. And if you’re like most people, you probably aren’t too thrilled about how often they hit you. Headaches can be caused by a variety of things, including lack of sleep, not enough food, and...

Learn about this common foot ailment and what you can do about itNo matter how different we are, there are things nearly everyone experiences; most people who spend a certain amount of time on their feet inevitably encounter pain or discomfort. And while the occasional ache is to be expected,...

It’s time to wear those open-toe shoes again!One of the best aspects of South Florida is the climate. Sure, it can get hot, but we can go outside and enjoy the amazing weather pretty much any day of the year. And if it gets too warm, you can always put...

Find out if eating like people did in the days of yore is right for youIf you have been struggling to lose weight, you’ve probably done a fair amount of research into diets – and there is certainly no shortage of information available on the topic. Just typing “diet” into...

These five areas could have a much larger impact than you realizeWith summer in full swing, maybe you decided some new clothes were in order. Perhaps you took a trip downtown or to the mall to do a little shopping. You found a few outfits you liked – including a...

These tips will help keep your tootsies in top shapeIf your job requires you to be on your feet all day, almost certainly you have experienced some sort of foot pain. People who work in the restaurant or retail industries especially know what it’s like to come home after a...

Hint: Your belly’s not the only thing that’s swellingDuring pregnancy, a women’s body goes through many dramatic alterations, not the least of which is the growing person inside of her. Many of these changes, while expected, can cause discomfort and even pain to certain parts of the body during this...

Help rid yourself of that dimply fat by leading a healthy lifestyleMost of us have it, and whether or not genetics have provided you with a little more than you’d like, cellulite is one of those things we are forced to deal with. But what causes this dimply-looking flesh? When...

The barefoot running trend has its pros and cons.Barefoot running is also known as natural running. The first Olympians in Ancient Greece ran barefoot (bare everything, according to legend). Abebe Bikila became a barefoot running sensation in the 1960 Summer Olympics when he won the gold medal in the marathon event,...

Low-impact exercises build muscle, strengthen bones, and work your heart. You will lose weight and enjoy the many benefits of a healthier lifestyleIf you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving. Those beautiful words come from none other than...

Toenail fungus is catchy, and not in a good way. Learn how to avoid getting infectedClip. Clip. Clip. Most of your toenails are smooth and the nail-beds are light pink and easy to cut. But one toenail is thicker than the others, it’s a dull yellowish color, and it curls...

Making sure you get enough of these essential nutrients will help you shed poundsIt’s an age-old struggle: most of us can identify with the difficulty of losing weight. And whether you need to drop a few pounds or a lot more, dieting is never easy. But the word “dieting” is...

Dark chocolate, bananas, and oatmeal—superfoods turned into super-treats.You have that sweet tooth craving niggling at you. You want to give in so badly, but you don’t want to deal with breaking-your-diet guilt or jeopardize your weight-loss program. What to do?Don’t fall off the wagon. Satisfy those demanding taste buds the...

Arrrgggghh! That’s annoying!Oh, that itch! That insatiable, irritating, exasperating itch that drives you insane, especially once you’ve put your shoes on and are driving in your car. If you’ve ever had athlete’s foot, this probably won’t make you feel any better—but you’re not alone. It’s a common ailment that many...

Forget brands and aesthetics. Get shoes that match your sport and fit your feet.You wouldn’t wear soccer cleats at the bowling alley. You don’t wear dress shoes to the beach. So why would you go running in the same sneakers you wear to shoot hoops or to go to the...

Eggs, avocados, and broths: Check out these healthy meal starters and swapsWe’re all looking for simple ways to eat healthy while keeping life tasty with novel foods. And the truth is, eating well doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. Check out these easy and affordable ideas for delicious meal...