Day: April 14, 2016

Yoga and Foot Pain

Foot pain can range from your toes to your heel. When it comes to heel pain, also known as Plantar Fasciitis, affects 60% of individuals in their lifetime. When the thick tissue on the bottom of your foot called the Plantar Fascia becomes inflamed, it can become a daily annoyance. There are several ways to

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How to Protect Your Feet While You are running

Any committed runner knows that your favorite solo sport can wreak havoc on your toes and feet. The term “runner’s feet” can conjure up gruesome images of epic blisters and lost toenails. But there are ways to help protect your feet while preparing for that next New York City 5K race. Your podiatrist will thank

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Choosing Foot Friendly Shoes

Your feet are your main source to get you where you’re going. If your shoes are not chosen properly, you and your feet can suffer. If you suffer from pain and agony in your feet from heel pain to bunions while undergoing everyday activities, it may simply be that you have not chosen the best

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Protect Your Feet From Warts

No one wants a wart on their foot, but it’s surprisingly easy to contrat this contagious skin condition. Plantar warts are warts that develop on the foot and are caused by a few of the 120 types of the human papillomavirus. They affect the superficial areas of your skin, especially on the pressure points of

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Foot Hygiene

Most people don’t worry about their feet when it comes to hygiene, but cleaning your feet should be part of your daily routine. Our feet are vital to our everyday lives, which is why we need to care for them and pay attention to any problems that may arise. To stay on top of your foot

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5 Reasons for Your Foot Pain

Ouch! Your aching feet! When your feet hurt, your day is interrupted and you may not be able to complete your daily tasks. Most of the time your pain might be caused by a combination of conditions. To help you get to the bottom of your foot pain, your podiatrist shares information about 5 different

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Those Jimmy Choos Could be Giving You Bunions

High heels may look great, but wearing them can actually disfigure your feet. Many women are willing to take on the discomfort that fashion trends bring with them. However, the pain associated with cramming your toes into high heels isn’t temporary. Over time, the unnatural shape of high heels can distort the structure of the

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Take Steps to Prevent Bunions

Many women adore their high-heels, but wearing these high fashion shoes could be hazardous to your health. Knowing when to choose comfort over fashion, you can potentially reduce the amount of pain your feet will suffer from painful bunions and other foot conditions. As a podiatrist, our office is available to help you prevent the

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Use Your Feet Lower…Cholesterol?

Our feet carry us from point A to point B and help us remain active. But did you also know that using your feet can help you lower your cholesterol, too? One of the best ways to lower your cholesterol is to lose weight and exercise regularly. Let’s take a look at how walking can

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Experience Softer Smoother Feet

Do you have dry, cracked feet? Are you tired of having itchy feet? Due to a variety of conditions, your feet can feel hard and not baby soft.  Due to hot or cold weather, or using your feet for practical purposes like standing and walking, your feet can take a beating. With help from your

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