3 Ways Alcohol Harms Your Foot and Ankle Health

3 Ways Alcohol Harms Your Foot and Ankle Health

With the weather getting a little nicer, March Madness approaching, National Nutrition Month officially here, and St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you might think it’s a good idea to heavily drink alcohol this month. But, knowing all that we at My Chicago Foot Expert know about alcohol and its effects on your foot health, we recommend splitting the G in moderation, yes, even during these happy days. Here are 4 reasons why. 

Step Into Wellness: How to Take Care of Your Feet During Foot Health Awareness Month

Step Into Wellness: How to Take Care of Your Feet During Foot Health Awareness Month

Your feet carry you through life — literally. Yet, they’re often neglected when it comes to our overall health. Since April is Foot Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to show your feet the care they deserve (plus, it’s a month we love here at My Chicago Foot Expert)! Whether you’re an athlete, a…

5 Podiatrist-Approved New Year’s Resolutions

5 Podiatrist-Approved New Year’s Resolutions

As a new year begins, it’s a fresh slate to care for your feet and ankles. Whether you’re aiming to alleviate existing foot problems, prevent future issues, or simply enhance your overall well-being, these resolutions approved by us at My Chicago Foot Expert will set you on the path to happy, healthy feet in 2025….

3 Do’s and a List of Don’ts to Maintain Happy, Healthy Feet

3 Do’s and a List of Don’ts to Maintain Happy, Healthy Feet

Our feet carry us through life. They endure countless steps and support our every move, yet we often neglect their care until problems arise. But at My Chicago Foot Expert, we want to change this fact. Our first order of business: writing an article that provides the basic rules for foot health. Here we go….

Foot Care Do’s and Don’ts for National Foot Health Awareness Month

Foot Care Do’s and Don’ts for National Foot Health Awareness Month

Your feet are quite strong and crucial as your entire mobility is dependent upon them. They are used for activities like sprinting, jumping, and walking, apart from enabling you to stand up straight by supporting your body weight. Your feet, however, are also frequently overlooked. You may choose to wander around without shoes, leaving them…

New Year’s Resolutions for Good Foot Health

New Year’s Resolutions for Good Foot Health

Welcome to 2023! Did you know that over 40% of Americans make resolutions to kick off the new year? Year after year, exercising more, eating more healthfully, and quitting smoking are among the nation’s top 10 resolutions. They’re good intentions that will improve overall health and mainly benefit the wellness of feet and ankles. The…

Give Thanks for Foot Health

Give Thanks for Foot Health

As America celebrates Thanksgiving this month, many of us will make lists of all that we have to be grateful for, our family, friends, and homes. But will you give thanks for your good foot health? Here are three reasons to be grateful for your healthy feet and ankles: They help you stand upright. As…

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is our chance each year to remind you not only to schedule your annual mammogram, but also that preventative care is important for the care of your feet and ankles, too. Here are eight facts for you to know: Just like you see your physician for an annual…

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, when people didn’t know how the coronavirus was spread? Handwashing was on the rise as people sought to protect themselves from the virus. Even though it turned out that Covid-19 is passed through airborne droplets, all that handwashing contributed in…

Have a Seat…and Do Some Exercises for Foot Health

Have a Seat…and Do Some Exercises for Foot Health

Many seated exercises can relieve arthritis or plantar fasciitis discomfort, improve flexibility and range of motion, and boost overall muscle strength. Here are three you should know.

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