Benefits of Children Walking Barefoot
Just as our hands have nerve endings, so do our feet. Active nerve endings in our feet allow them to return vital feedback to our brains. However, heavy-ridged shoes, …
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Causes of Separated Toenails
The gradual separation of your toenails may not be something you notice right away because it typically does not cause extensive pain. However, toenail separation tends to be a …
Tie-Up Shoes Offer More Support
People with collapsed arches (or flat feet) have too much flexibility, which makes their movements unstable. On the other end of the spectrum, high arches cause people to walk …
Varicose Veins Can Cause Foot Numbness
Similar to the nerve entrapment associated with carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome can be caused by a varicose vein near the instep of your ankle and can produce …
Pitting Nails Can Be a Sign of Something Serious
Nail pits are visible depressions on the surface of your nail. When the superficial layers of your nail plate develop defectively, nail pitting occurs. However, nail pitting can also …
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Balance
As you get older and your senses start to dull, you may find it difficult to maintain your balance. One option is to try hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which can …
Zinc Boosts Help Treat Warts
Warts are small, rough growths on your skin caused by the human papillomavirus. Conventional wart treatments destroy wart tissue, which takes months to work effectively and can lead to …
Stretch to Stop Heel Pain
Taking a quick step or jump may cause you to feel pain in the back of your heel. When a tight tendon pulls on your heel bone, a retrocalcaneal …
Pointy Shoes Make Bunions Worse
Bunions are mainly hereditary. If your parents have bunions, you will likely get them, too. Inheriting a foot structure such as a high arch or flat foot can make …
How To Prevent Bunions
Untreated bunions can cause more than just debilitating pain; they can also require surgery. To avoid bunions, stay away from ill-fitting shoes and don’t wear high heels for long …