Every year, millions of people are affected by diabetes. Did you know that diabetes can affect your feet as well? Yes, diabetes is responsible for causing two major types of foot problems. Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes is not managed or controlled well and leads to nerve damage. This means that if the nerves in…
My baby’s feet are peeling!! Ahh!! What is wrong? Why is this happening and why is my baby shedding skin like a snake? Don’t worry – this has happened to all of us at one point or another, either in our childhood or our adult life. And it’s nothing to worry or be scared or…
Many of us have heard of the term hammertoe but most of us don’t know what it means. Hammertoe is more common than you think and is a condition where one or more joints of the toes is bent. This is not only an irritating foot condition but also causes pressure and undue stress on your feet….
Let’s learn about our feet. We all take our feet for granted and truly do not comprehend their importance. Our feet get us from point A to point B, they walk, they stomp, they run, they skip, they climb and they jog. They do so much for us each day of our lives but we…
Why do we get these unsightly and uncomfortable things called calluses? Our feet do all the walking, running, jumping, dancing and sitting that we need. Thus, they inevitably take a thrashing. All that physical activity and the constant weight of our bodies on our feet is adding stress, friction, irritation and pressure. This either causes…
Acupuncture is one of the latest trends in the beauty and wellness industry. However, acupuncture is actually one of the oldest forms of Chinese medicine dating back to at least 100 B.C. Acupuncture has been widely used in Asia and around the world for many different health concerns such as nausea, pain, sports injuries, varicose…
Let’s face it. Our feet are on the lowest part of our bodies and we often forget about them. Feet are one of the most neglected body parts and we really underestimate the importance of having clean and healthy feet. This is especially true in children and men who are not accustomed to wearing open-toed…
Children’s feet are more flexible and elastic than adult’s feet. Thus, children tend to have less injuries in the feet. However, children’s heels are still sensitive and due to this, they are unfortunately prone to injuries. When children grow, their feet grow with them! The bones of the feet grow faster than the leg muscles…
Clubfoot also known as talipes equinovarus is a foot and ankle condition often seen in infants. It means that the infant’s feet are positioned incorrectly or in an unusual manner such as the feet pointing downward or both feet facing each other. Clubfoot can be present in one or both feet. Although it is a rare condition, it…
Growing children are constantly changing and evolving. As children grow, their legs and feet also change. Most babies are usually born with Genu Varum or bow legs. As this is a common problem, it often goes unnoticed. The term bow legs refers to a physical problem which means that the lower leg is bowing or bending in relation to…
