Kidney Disease and Your Feet

Kidney Disease and Your Feet

March is National Kidney Month! Your kidneys cannot function properly, if the arteries leading to them are damaged, as is the case in peripheral artery disease. Similarly, they are at risk even if blood flow becomes slow, as in the case of chronic venous insufficiency. Kidney illnesses affect millions of individuals, most of whom are…

Pack List for Your Feet on a Tropical Vacation

Pack List for Your Feet on a Tropical Vacation

Are you thinking about visiting someplace in the tropical regions to spend your vacations? If yes, make sure you pack the right stuff to protect yourself from excessive sun exposure and other risks associated with warm places. Here is a list of essentials that podiatrists strongly recommend you take with you: If you notice anything…

Foot Pain from Standing All Day: Get Relief

Foot Pain from Standing All Day: Get Relief

If you spend a lot of time standing on your feet all day, you may experience soreness and stiffness in your extremities. Our feet are put to the test daily and when it comes to giving them relief and comfort – we tend to ignore them the most. There are various techniques for relieving aching,…

For Your Feet: Eat Healthy

For Your Feet: Eat Healthy

It is important to be aware of the advantages of eating well to stay healthy. Food is often associated with weight loss and overall health, but seldom with foot health. It’s fascinating that your feet tell you so much about your general health. Here are some superfoods and how they improve foot health. Bone health:…

Are Your Feet Signaling a Thyroid Problem?

Are Your Feet Signaling a Thyroid Problem?

Many people are unaware that our feet are the first ones to send warning signals in case something is wrong with our body or if any of our organs need attention. This January, as we celebrate Thyroid Awareness Month, we would like to highlight that our feet also signal us in case we are experiencing…

Foot Care for Dancers

Foot Care for Dancers

The ordinary dancer doesn’t have words like pedicures or elaborate nail painting in their language. However, dancers make it a habit to prevent minor injuries, cure them, and properly care for their foot health. Dancers put a lot of strain on their ankles and feet. Rehabilitation can be complex and difficult given these difficulties and…

Frostbite and Your Feet

Frostbite and Your Feet

Frostbite is a real concern for those living in parts of the country that experience harsh winter weather like the greater Chicago area. How much do you know about what causes frostbite, its symptoms, and what you should do if your feet get dangerously cold? What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a condition that occurs in…

Keep Feet and Ankles Safe This Winter

Keep Feet and Ankles Safe This Winter

Do you have a favorite season? One survey found that 41% of U.S. adults choose fall. Spring and summer each received 24% of the total favorite vote, while only 11% said winter is their season of choice. Each season has something to offer: fall’s crisp air and colorful beauty, the promise of spring, summer fun…even…

Four Common Causes of Foot Pain

Four Common Causes of Foot Pain

September is Pain Awareness Month. While foot pain is common, it is neither normal nor unavoidable at any age.

Start Your Day with a Good Breakfast for Great Foot Health

Start Your Day with a Good Breakfast for Great Foot Health

By now, you’ve surely got the message that there is a connection between diet and wellness. But are you still wondering just what you should and shouldn’t eat? Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos has some suggestions that will help you start your day with a hearty breakfast to boost the health of your feet, ankles, and lower legs.

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