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Severe Foot Pain May Benefit Greatly from Surgery

xmlrpc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:47:45 +0000

If you suffer from severe foot pain, you might discover that foot surgery may be necessary. Foot surgery repairs many reasons such as a broken bone, structural damage or to relieve foot pain caused by another condition.

Many foot conditions that go untreated will need surgery as the only means to correct the conditions such as:

• Bunions: When all other non surgical treatments such as supports, pads or wearing roomy shoes don’t work, or when the bunions have gotten too big, surgery may be required. The most common way to correct a bunion with surgery is shaving the bump…

Foot Health Tips for Summer

drchrismilkie — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:24:04 +0000

I would like to share with you my Top Ten Summer Tips for Foot Health. Obviously, we expose our feet much more during the summer season, and have less support in our summer shoes. Add to that the heat and sun… well here goes:
1. Apply sunscreen to the top of your feet. Whether it’s going barefoot at the beach or around the pool, or wearing flip flops, our feet are much more exposed to direct sunlight. Applying sunscreen is easily forgotten but just as important as any other part of the body. Since the skin on our feet…

Discovering The Secrets Of Softer Feet

articlemanager — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:57:30 +0000

Are you tired of unsightly, rough feet and heels? Do you avoid wearing sandals or going barefoot in the warmer months due to your shame surrounding your imperfect feet? If you desire smooth, soft feet, then look no further: The secrets of achieving softer feet and heels aren’t that difficult to uncover! Furthermore, they definitely won’t break the bank, as most of these tips involve some inexpensive products that can be purchased at your local drugstore. If you want to finally have feet and heels that you can be proud to show off during the summer and spring months, then…

Learning To Say No To These Foot Disasters

articlemanager — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:46:29 +0000

If you are a woman who strives to look her best, then chances are that your feet take quite a beating everyday! All joking aside, some of the most common foot practices of women can be quite detrimental to their long-term foot health. Between high-heeled shoes, locker room bathrooms, and public footbaths and spas, women put themselves at risk for foot problems nearly every day. To help you avoid several visits to your local podiatry clinic, here are some tips to help you avoid these foot care disasters. While some of them may seem like they are taking away your…

How To Never Get A Plantar Wart Again

articlemanager — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:24:51 +0000

If you have had a plantar wart, then you know how unsightly and even painful they can be. These flat warts usually strike patients on the bottoms of their feet and toes, and can often make walking a painful experience. As you may know, removing and treating warts can often involve expensive laser treatments and repeated liquid nitrogen treatments. As with any other condition, prevention is always the best medicine. Plantar warts are no different than any other foot condition – while never one hundred percent preventable; there are indeed some great ways to almost ensure that you are never…

Knowing When It Is Time To Visit The Podiatrist

articlemanager — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:20:16 +0000

Believe it or not, many people do not have a podiatrist whom they see regularly. And while regular visits to the podiatrist’s office may not always be a necessity, there are some certain times when you should know that it is time to go give your local podiatry clinic a visit. Situations such as possible toenail fungus or plantar warts are a good indicator that it is time to seek professional help from an expert in the medical treatment of feet. To help you figure out when it is time to give the podiatrist a visit, here are some of…

A Technique to Elevate Your Mood in a Moment

rickschaefermd — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:01:38 +0000

Letter of Introduction from Dr. Milkie: I would like to introduce to you a friend of mine Dr. Rick Schaefer. He considers himself a “reformed anesthesiologist.” He now focuses on life coaching, and has published a wonderful program on Positive Thinking called Extreme Thought Makeover, which I have been through. I have invited him to contribute to my eNewsletter. I am proud to share his inspirations with you, and hope you will benefit in some way… I certainly have! – Chris

A Technique to Elevate Your Mood in a Moment Simply by Focusing Your Thoughts

Your mood…

Yellow Thick Toenails May be Caused by Something Other than Fungus

xmlrpc — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:41:45 +0000

Toenails that have become discolored or thick and discolored are often a result of toenail fungus, otherwise known as onychomycosis. According to many studies approximately 20% of people age 40-60 have this condition. The color most often associated with this condition is yellow. Toenail fungus is so common because our feet are exposed to moisture, heat and darkness, all of which are the friend of fungi. The fungi first invade our skin and then assault our nails. So if you ever wondered where you got this condition from just look to your skin. Most people with toenail fungus have dry skin with…

WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

xmlrpc — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:39:46 +0000

If someone told you there was a way to exercise that doesn’t require a pricey gym membership or athletic skill and is actually relaxing, what would you say? No doubt, the answer would be, “Sign me up!”
Walking is the singular most popular form of exercise, but may be taken for granted since it is an act that many of us do each day without considering it an aerobic activity. However, the results of walking are physically rewarding–leading to a trimmer body and enhanced general health.
One of the wonderful aspects of starting a walking routine, known as…

What Is a Stress Fracture of the Foot?

xmlrpc — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:38:53 +0000

A stress fracture is an incomplete crack in the bone caused by overuse. A foot that is not structurally sound is prone to developing stress fractures. Even a normal foot can easily develop a stress fracture from repetitive use. Symptoms may include pain, redness and swelling.

STATISTICS:
• 0.7-15% of athletics injuries are stress fractures
• Track athletes have the highest amount of stress fractures
• The first metatarsal accounts for 10% of metatarsal stress fractures
• The second, third and fourth metatarsals account for 90% of metatarsal injuries
• There is a decrease in the…