Valentine’s Day means love is in the air. Sharing sentiments of love and affection is a long, time-honored tradition. Did you know that the first written Valentine’s Day cards discovered were from the fifteenth century?
Here are some great ways you can show your feet some love this Valentine’s Day:
Winter can be beautiful, especially in Connecticut. Glistening white snow covers the landscape, transforming our everyday surroundings into a winter wonderland. But with that beauty comes some conditions that can put our feet in peril. Extreme low temperatures, driving winds, snow, ice, and slush can all combine to contribute to a painful and potentially dangerous condition: frostbite.
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Are you hoping to start the New Year off on the right feet? You may have made a resolution to improve your health and take better care of your body for 2012 – why not start at the bottom? You might be surprised to learn how much having healthy feet can affect your overall well-being. Here are a few ways to take care of your feet this year, leaving you looking – and feeling – fabulous!
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s eating season. From Monday night football through Thanksgiving dinner right into holiday parties and Christmas cookies, it seems as if we’re surrounded by tasty temptations for the next six weeks. (And let’s face it…somebody knows what happened to that ‘missing’ Halloween candy!)
Possible purloined peanut butter cups aside, we all know that what we eat directly impacts how we look and feel. That’s true when it comes to our foot health care, too! Making smart choices through the holiday season can help keep your feet feeling fabulous – no matter how many get-togethers and gatherings are on the agenda.
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Winter in Connecticut can be magical. Glistening white snow has the ability to transform the landscape, rendering the surroundings we see every day into a beautiful winter wonderland… it’s magic that lasts until it’s time to go to work, send the kids to school, or try to get around town. Once you leave the warm, cozy embrace of your home, some of the not-so-magical reality of snow sinks in: Snow is cold, it’s wet, and one step in an icy, slushy puddle can leave you with freezing-cold feet!
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Cold hands mean a warm heart, according to conventional wisdom. So what do cold feet mean? Cold feet can be a natural consequence of being in a too-cool environment. Try turning up the thermostat or putting on some thick socks. If that doesn’t fix the problem, or if you have poor foot circulation resulting in cold feet the majority of the time, even when you’re not in a cool environment, you may have PAD. Consult with your CT podiatrist about your concerns. Continue reading
If you have an ingrown toenail, you know the pain and discomfort they cause can be a very big deal indeed. Contrary to conventional wisdom, ingrown toenails can be quite serious. Ingrown toenails, which are characterized by the sides of the nails growing into the flesh surrounding the nail, can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening, infections. Continue reading
Did you start a new exercise routine when the kids went back to school? Lots of us did. And it’s right around now that our gym shoes are starting to smell a little…well…funky. While any reason to go shoe shopping is a good reason, let’s take a look at those stinky shoes – they could be a sign that there’s a more serious problem going on: Toenail Fungus.
Toenail fungus is a type of fungal infection. Microscopic spores, too small to be seen with the naked eye, become lodged in the safe, warm area beneath our toenails and the skin below. There, the spores flourish, thrive and grow, developing into a toenail fungal infection. Continue reading
Nearly 26 million people in this country have diabetes. That’s almost a third of us – and the experts are projecting numbers closer to 1 in 10 within a few decades if the trend continues. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, it’s important to monitor your foot health.
Being aware of your foot health is only the beginning. You can be proactive and take steps to take care of your feet and toes.
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Attention all fashionistas! Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time to check out a new season’s worth of shoes. Some of the trendiest shoes this season will leave your feet feeling great – while others can almost guarantee arch pain. Here’s what you need to know if you’re going to have feet that look and feel great this fall:
Choose Chunky Heels
Not only are the wider heels the look of the moment – especially if you favor Etro and Louis Vuitton – they offer better stability than their narrower counterparts. Choose shoes that have a wider toe: you need enough space for all of your toes to fit comfortably without being squished, pinched, or forced to overlap. A great fit is essential to minimize bunion pain and reduce stress on the arch. Continue reading
