Many people enjoy receiving a professional pedicure, especially as warmer temperatures arrive along with sandals and open-style footwear. Our toes are on display, and we would like them to look their best. Here are 10 Tips for Your Next Professional Pedicure: Keep it Clean: All nail salons should practice according to their health department requirements […]
Diabetes damages the blood vessels in your body, but most especially the feet. When the vessels are damaged, this can cause nerve damage over time. You can take steps to help your feet as a person with diabetes, such as washing and then drying your feet thoroughly, paying particular attention between the toes. Still, there […]
A fungal toenail infection can take a long time to develop, and you may not even notice there’s a problem until the toenail starts to discolor and become thicker and more brittle. While there are various topical and oral medications available for treating the infection, the best course of action is to avoid the condition […]
November is American Diabetes Month. It’s a perfect time to remember and spread the word that you can avoid diabetic foot complications with proper diet, medication, and regular visits with your foot doctor to catch any foot and ankle problems before they can worsen. It is especially true for unnoticed infected cuts that can quickly become gangrenous […]
Nerve problems in your feet can be caused by many factors, with the unfortunate leader being peripheral nerve damage from diabetes. Alcohol and exposure to other toxic chemicals, among many other issues, can cause nerve problems. Adhering to a healthy diet and taking your medications as prescribed will help you successfully manage your diabetes. Some […]
The numbness from nerve damage (neuropathy) is an unfortunate complication for diabetic patients. Since it is difficult or impossible to feel the pain of an injury or blisters, even minor scratches can become infected due to the decreased blood flow and lowered immune response. If the spreading goes too far before it is noticed you […]
One of the most important developments in the foot and ankle care over the years has been the creation of custom orthotic shoe inserts. While the overall need for regular foot inspections, well-fitting shoes, and strength and flexibility improvement is essential, you can also boost the health of your feet with these amazing devices. They […]
Podiatric problems often become more difficult to treat as they progress, and since they may also be a sign of more serious health problems like diabetes and peripheral artery disease, it is important to get the proper diagnosis and treatment to avoid the possibility of more chronic or debilitating problems. Your feet and ankles have […]
Custom orthotics can help fix or mitigate the pain of many common foot conditions without the need for surgery. Some people will try the prefabricated shoe inserts that can be found at your local drug store, but others prefer the more profound benefits that are achieved when the inserts are custom molded to your individual […]
The red, itchy, peeling and burning skin that is caused by the fungal infection athlete’s foot is something we would all like to avoid, and there are some precautions you can take to keep your feet healthy and avoid this often smelly and unsightly occurrence. Since the fungi that grow and cause this condition are […]
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