Foot problems happen to over 75% of Americans; even so, don’t let this be your Achilles’ heel… According to recent studies, most foot problems are caused by pain in the heel of the foot, affecting approximately 2 million Americans today. The most adverse is Achilles Tendonitis which is an injury of the Achilles tendon. This . . . Read More
Maintain Your Blood Sugar Levels Blood sugar levels should be maintained and as low as 70 to 130 mg/dL before meals. However, maintain a blood sugar level of less than 180mg/dL two hours after a meal. It sounds like a bunch of numbers being thrown at you doesn’t it? Think of it as monitoring your . . . Read More
Not many of us correlate diabetes with foot amputation. However, if you’re dealing with diabetes, it is crucial to take good care of your feet. Diabetes causes reduction in blood circulation which decreases the blood flow to the feet, causing a variety of problems. Read more on how diabetes can affect your feet here. As . . . Read More
One day Prince Charming is going to sweep you away for the night. You’ll be dancing the night away in designer high heels… for hours. When midnight strikes, you’ll run away and accidently lose one of your heels revealing your bare feet. It all seems so magical and glamourous … until he sees your feet . . . Read More
What is planta fascia? A thick fibrous band located along the bottom of the foot (pictured below). So then what is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the pain you feel in your heels when the plantar fascia (the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot) becomes irritated and inflamed. Who is . . . Read More