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The Dark Side of Your Favorite Summer Shoes
Summer is just around the corner. For most of us, that means tossing our heavy boots aside for our fun summer sandals and bright slip-ons. However, many people are unaware of the perils associated...
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Bunions: Are You at Risk?
Think bunions are just for “little old ladies”? Think again. The truth: Bunions are extremely common in young, active people, both men and women alike. In my practice, it is one of the most common...
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The Fungus Among Us: Treat & Protect Your Feet
Do you remember those funny ads depicting a fungus trying to break through a toenail and create infection? Are fungal toenails that common? Fungal nails or “onychomycosis” affects approximately 36...
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Is Barefoot Running Safe?
Humans have been running barefoot since the beginning of mankind. After all, we weren’t born wearing shoes. So what’s the current fascination with running barefoot? There is a debate on whether or not...
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Who doesn’t want to spend the summer in flip-flops or a sexy pair of sandals? While flip-flops may seem comfortable – and strappy sandals give you a flirty chance to show off your legs — these...
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Prevent Melanoma of the Foot
The summer heat is in full swing. As we are spending more time on the beach and by the pool, most of us are taking a proactive approach in protecting ourselves against diseases such as melanoma. We all...
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Detect Melanoma of the Foot: Part 2
In a previous blog we talked about risks and prevention of melanoma of the foot. Since melanoma of the foot may frequently go undetected, knowing what to look for when performing a self examination is...
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5 Tips for Healthy Summer Feet
With extended outdoor activity in the sun and heat, our little feet may need a little extra TLC. Showing off those summer toes in open footwear comes with the territory. Here are a few tips to keep...
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A Foot and Leg Workout for Home or Work
We are constantly applying stress to our feet by cramming them in tight shoes, walking on hard pavements and stressing them in our stilettos. Foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis, arch pain, and...
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Find a Fix for Achy Feet
At some point, most of us have experienced some level of foot pain. As a result, we may have found ourselves in the pharmacy aisle wandering our way to the world of foot products. There are hundreds...
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Know Before You Go: The Podiatrist
Frequently, conditions of the feet may go unnoticed as it may be one of the more neglected body parts. Additionally, patients may delay a trip to the doctor if they don’t feel “prepared” for their...
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Getting Cold Feet? Quit Smoking!
As if there aren’t already a hundred reasons to quit smoking, here’s another to add to the list: cold feet? Smoking cigarettes may be a contributing factor. According to the CDC, a current smoker is...
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Smelly Feet? Tricks to Try
So what is it that causes smelly feet? Malodor of the feet begins with sweating, which provides a good environment for bacteria. This may happen to everyone from time to time, but chronic or severe...
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How to Treat Those Party Feet
Between the holiday parties, and the New Year’s celebrations, our feet may begin to feel like they are working overtime in our fancy party shoes. For those of us who run around all day and are...
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Dealing With Diabetic Foot Ulcers
People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Even seemingly small problems may eventually lead to serious complications. If you have a wound on your foot, you may not think the wound...
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Winter Warrior Foot Injuries
Watching the Winter Olympic games at Sochi, perhaps for some of us, might have been inspiration to get out on the slopes this cold winter season. However, not all of us are trained to know the hazards...
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Step into Spring With the Right Footwear
As spring makes its long awaited arrival, we can finally start drifting away from winter’s heavy boots and start shifting to lightweight spring footwear. Recently, I was asked about what shoes women...
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Cosmetic Surgery for Designer Feet?
With the popularity of designer shoes on the market, “designer feet” are now being created to fit into our designer shoes. While dozens of cosmetic procedures are performed all over the face and body;...
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Be Wary of Going Barefoot This Summer
With the long days of summer continuing, many of us are spending more time outdoors. Lounging around the pool or the beach often includes kicking off our sandals and letting our feet do the walking....
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The Most Common Culprits of Stress Fractures in Your Feet
Throughout the day, our feet are the recipients of constant pounding and stress. Whether from the hard pavements of the streets or cramped conditions of work heels or dress shoes, our feet frequently...
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