Nutrition For Your Feet
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Women Over 65
Older women have more trouble with their feet than younger ones, often because fat pads on the bottom of the [...]
Treating Foot Odor
Persistent foot odor can indicate a low-grade infection or a severe case of hereditary sweating. In these cases, our practice [...]
Prevention
Smelly feet generally can be controlled with a few preventive measures: Always wear socks with closed shoes. Avoid wearing [...]
Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused [...]
Prevention
Follow basic foot care guidelines and you more than likely can head off most common foot fungus problems.
Other Tips
Wear dry cotton socks, and change them two or three times a day if necessary. Wear dry shoes that allow [...]
Fungal Nails
Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete’s foot, topical or oral antifungal medications [...]
Common Fungal Problems
Athlete’s foot and fungal nails are the most common fungal problems with feet. A fungus is a common mold that [...]
Burning Feet
Burning feet are a common complaint among many groups of people, most commonly those over 50 years of age and [...]
Bunion Prevention
Because bunions develop slowly, taking care of your feet during childhood and early adulthood can pay off later in life. [...]
Your Feet at Work
Productive workers depend on their ability to walk and move about safely, with ease and comfort.When your job requires you [...]
Pregnancy
Pregnant women need to observe good foot health to prevent pain and discomfort. Since the body undergoes changes and acquires [...]
Stockings?
Women who always wear nylon pantyhose expose themselves to a host of foot problems. Nylon doesn’t breathe and the heat [...]
Pedicures
Increased media attention has heightened awareness for the spread of infections from shared instruments and unhygienic practices in many salons. [...]
Foot Care For Seniors
It’s normal for people to experience some foot problems as they age. But experts say that problems with feet can [...]
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetics are more prone to various foot problems than those without diabetes due to the development of painful nerve damage [...]
Corns and Calluses
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing [...]
Children’s Feet
Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That’s why it is important [...]
Athletic Foot Care
Whether you are a professional athlete or play sports just for fun, the demands made on your feet and lower [...]
Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete’s foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot [...]
High Heels
Women invite foot problems by wearing high heels. High heels may contribute to knee and back problems, disabling injuries in [...]