Known medically as tinea pedis, this common skin infection of the feet caused by fungus. Athletes foot may infect any part of the foot but because this fungus grows best in warm wet places, it most commonly found between the
Athlete’s Foot
When your feet are cold you feel cold all over.
Winter Socks may be the answer!! To keep your feet warm, first you need to keep your feet dry. Dry Feet = Warm Feet The primary reason for cold feet and toes in cold weather is that the foot itself
Summer Foot Savers
These are the crazy hazy days of summer! Here are a few tips to keep your feet feeling great. Gel Sandal Cushions are great for providing cushioning to the ball of your foot. They also ease the rubbing of the
Shoe safety checklist
Spring Has Sprung! Time to put away those winter boots and bring out the shoes and sandals. Be sure to check them over before you put them back into service for the season. Here is what to look for:
Diabetic? How a mirror can save your sole
People with diabetes are often reminded about the importance of checking their feet. Higher than normal glucose levels in the blood can cause damage to nerves and cause decreased circulation to the limbs. Damage to the nerves of the legs,
Ingrown Toenail PAIN
Are you experiencing the pain of an ingrown toe nail? Ingrown nails occur when the sides or corners of the nail cut into the skin. These cuts allow bacteria to enter through the break in the skin, causing redness, pain
Are you having Heel Pain?
Approximately 50% of the population will experience pain in the heel at some time in their life. Heel pain is most frequently caused by plantar fasciitis. What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Can your winter boots pass the test?
I recently attended a Falls Prevention conference in Orillia. One of the speakers spoke about research that is being done to test boots for their slip resistance in different kinds of winter conditions. The testing is being done by the
Why don’t my shoes fit anymore?
Our feet change in size and shape much the same as the rest of our body as we age. As time passes the muscles and tendons lose some of their strength causing an increase in our foot length and width.
Cracked Heels
Winter is around the corner, and with it comes the dry air that can lead to cracks in your skin, especially around your heels. Sometimes these cracks can get so deep that they may be painful to walk on and