Many people may be asking themselves “does it matter what type of shoe I wear?” The answer to this question is yes, the type of shoe that you wear does matter and it also matters what type of activity you are performing while wearing a particular shoe. There is quite...
Having flat feet can be a very painful and uncomfortable thing to live with. It not only is painful for the feet but it can also be painful for your back and legs. Luckily, flat feet can be helped with proper medical therapies administered by a podiatrist, at-home techniques, as...
Foot fungus and other fungal infections are more common than people may realize. There are many causes of foot fungus and things that you are currently doing can be the precursors to getting a foot fungus infection. There are things you should be conscious of so that you can avoid...
Summer is among us which means hotter weather, lighter clothing, and definitely more sweating. In summer we sweat from our heads all the way down to our toes. There are some ways to prevent sweating such as hydrating and staying in shade but sometimes you just cannot avoid your feet...
Summer is here and that means free time and vacations! Nothing can ruin a vacation more than obtaining an infection that you have to bring home with you. One of the most painful, overlooked infections are ones that you have to step on everyday, such as plantars warts on the...
Beach season is just around the corner and taking care of your feet is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body. Following just a few steps can help you with your foot care and protect your feet, avoid sunburn, and wounds. Even though your feet...
Ask a group of women how they feel about high heels and probably all of them will say “I love them, but can’t stand wearing them.” This is becoming more and more common among women as we are learning more and more about the actual dangers of wearing high heels...
Compression socks have been a rising trend for marathon runners and hobbyists alike for many years now, and if you ever wondered why, or if they can help you run faster or recover from injury or nagging pain quicker, the answer may just surprise you. In order to understand how...
Custom insoles for your shoes are a great reliever of pain and aches in your feet. If you are on your feet all day or perform activities on your feet (sports, running), these aches can affect your whole body, and spread to your neck, back or hips. Insoles in your...
Flat feet sounds uncomfortable and can often leads to back, knee, and ankle problems later on in life. According to the Mayo Clinic, flat feet is when the arches in the bottom of your feet don't fully develop during childhood, resulting in the bottoms of your feet meeting the ground...