Feet health & Podiatry
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Barefoot shoes are a type of minimalist footwear which are gaining a lot of popularity. For those looking for a healthy and more natural way of walking, barefoot shoes mimic the foot's natural contours to give a feeling as if they are not wearing any shoes at all. While this helps to make the feet move...
Feet become cold when the temperature is low. It is a normal bodily response to atmospheric and ambient conditions. However, some people feel as if they have cold feet all the time, despite being somewhere more temperate. When this happens, it is possible the feeling of coldness in the feet is a symptom...
Summer style is important to us, but not as important as our health. Some of us have feet issues which require us to wear orthotics. These are medical devices which are used to maintain the structure and/or function of the musculoskeletal system. There are many different types of orthotics, but the most...
A bunion is an abnormal growth of the bone, usually in the inner part of the joint just below the big toe. This causes additional formation of the bone and some misalignment of the big toe as well, thus causing it to protrude outwards. The condition seriously affects the everyday life of the sufferer,...
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When talking about bunions, we are referring to "a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe", which is the Oxford English Dictionary definition. This is one of the most common foot conditions and among the main causes are hereditary factors and wearing too tight shoes, so it is important to know...
Baking soda is well-known for its alkaline property that helps to regulate and balance our body's pH levels. This makes it great for treating indigestion and gastric reflux. However, baking soda is good for our bodies both inside and out. One positive effect is on our skin as it can be an excellent skin...
Commonly known as a bunion, the hallux abducto valgus is a inflammation of the bone of the big toe, and can be caused by various factors. It is scientifically recognized that the main contributing factor to bunion development, is the shape of the foot. People with big toes that are longer than the rest...