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DIY At Home Pedicure and Foot Care
Doctor K gives some special advice about how to take care of your feet at home with a DIY pedicure routine. Doctor K suggests soaking your feet in a basin of warm water, then rubbing a pumice stone...
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The Effects of High Heels
There is no doubt that high heels can be damaging to your posture if worn for too long. Some common risks include foot pain and injury, added pressure on your back and feet and increased risks of...
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Matt Mistele Suffers Broken Ankle During Time with Oshawa Generals
Whitby’s Matt Mistele suffered a broken ankle during the game against the Kelowna Rockets during his time with the Oshawa Generals. According to durhamregion.com, “Mistele didn’t know the extent of the...
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Yoga Offers Various Balance and Relief for the Feet
Yoga is a great exercise for stretching the whole body, and includes a variety of health benefits. Those who do yoga on a regular basis will see improvements in flexibility, range of motion, muscles,...
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Facts About Gout
Gout can be problematic on any area of the body, but is mostly known to cause extreme pain or swelling closer to the big toe. Nearly ten million Americans suffer from the condition, but it is important...
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Neuropathy in Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients should take care in treating their feet and should visit the podiatrist yearly. It’s essential that diabetic patients inspect their feet daily for any injuries, as diabetes can reduce...
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Wear a Proper Fitting Shoe to avoid Friction
According to the Valley News team, it is very important to consider what you put on your feet during the winter months. Dr. Richard Arness states. “The type of shoe you wear is very important because...
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Tarsal Coalition, One Cause of Flat Feet
Tarsal coalition occurs when the foot doesn’t form properly, resulting in a “fixed” flat foot. Those who have tarsal coalition or are born with flat feet may experience pain and oftentimes these...
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Stretch Feet to avoid Aches
If your feet are aching, it may be because they aren’t stretched and maintained. If you exercise often or you’re just walking around and you feel your legs and feet aching, you may need to start...
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Patrick Beverley Sustains Sprained Ankle Against the Clippers
Patrick Beverley of the Houston Rockets left the game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a sprained ankle. Beverley seems to be in recovery and will have about a day off before his team has to play...
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Treating Your Blisters
Anyone can get blisters on their feet, so how’s the best way to cope with them, especially if you plan on doing a lot of physical activity? Treatment options for your blisters can include putting...
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Treating Gout, the “Disease of Kings”
Gout has historically been known as “the disease of kings,” affecting those who were wealthy and could afford to drink and eat excessively. However, gout cases have been increasing since the 1960s, and...
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Heel and Foot Pain Become More Common As We Age
As you age, you may start experiencing heel pain or pain in your feet. There are many different reasons, as your muscles and joints are prone to wear and tear as you get older. According to high50.com,...
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Michael Kastama, the “Barefoot Guy”
Michael Kastama is known famously around University of Washington as the “barefoot guy,” walking around campus without any footwear. Kastama grew up barefoot, and currently is an avid runner who runs...
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Everyday Tips on How to Avoid Running Injuries
Why do people often suffer from running injuries? There can be many different reasons, according to greatist.com. Avoid looking down directly at your feet when you run, as it can avert your overall...
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Kavon Frazier Unknowingly Played through Stress Fracture
Kavon Frazier wasn’t aware he was playing last season with a stress fracture foot injury. The Central Michigan safety had a standard X-ray performed on his feet by NFL officials, which determined that...
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Rafael dos Anjos Recovering from Broken Foot Injury
Since UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjosbroke his foot, he expects to be in recovery for six more weeks, which he started in early March. He sustained the injury while training and had to pull...
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Morton’s Neuroma, a Metatarsalgia Condition
Metatarsalgia is characterized as forefoot pain in which either a single or multiple factors can cause the condition. Morton’s neuroma is one particular metatarsalgia condition in which fibrous tissue...
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Understanding the Plantar Fasciitis Condition
Plantar fasciitis, a condition of the feet which causes arch pain, occurs when the band of connective tissue that stretches across the arch of the foot, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed and...
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Tea Tree Oil as Possible Solution for TreatingAthlete’s Foot
Tea tree oil may be one potential alternative solution for treating milder cases of athlete’s foot, according to Jessica J. Krant, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical...
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