Toning Shoes Not Recommended for Children
They may be the latest craze in athletic shoes, but toning or rocker-bottom shoes are not to be worn by children. Schools and doctors alike are concerned and warning …
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Blood Under Your Toenail
We’ve all experienced the throbbing pain of stubbing a toe on a hard surface or against a furniture. It’s no fun! This painful injury can cause some blood to …
Kissing Corns
Kissing corns are soft corns that form between your toes, usually the fourth and fifth. The bones in your toes should resemble an hourglass shape. When they are slightly …
Varicose Veins in Your Legs
Varicose veins are caused when the valves that pump blood to your heart are not working properly and blood will collect in your legs. This can be from standing …
Do You Need Custom Molded Shoes?
Custom molded shoes are made from an exact plaster cast of your foot. These shoes are beneficial for people who suffer with high insteps, fallen arches, Rheumatoid arthritis or …
Swelling of the Feet and Ankles
Swelling of the feet and ankles is never a fun thing. There can be many causes to these symptoms such as: prolonged standing, long car rides or plane flights, …
Severe Ankle Sprains?
The ankle is the most common area for sprains. An ankle sprain is when the ligaments between the bones have become stretched or torn. Most severe ankle sprains go …
Dangers of Wearing High Heels
Women know their fashion and the high heel shoe has been a staple in that world. However, with this popular fashion trend comes many health risks that should be …
Do You Have a Flat Tire?
Think of your feet as tires to a car. If you have a flat tire you can’t go anywhere and if you have a flat foot you can’t really …
75% of Nail Salons Don’t Properly Disinfect
According to podiatrist Dr. Robert Spalding, author of “Death by Pedicure,” he states that “at this time, an estimated one million unsuspecting clients walk out of their chosen salon …