Diabetes and Circulation: How Dark Chocolate Can Help
If you’re living with diabetes and circulation concerns, here’s some tasty news. A Sapienza University study discovered that the polyphenols in dark chocolate can increase blood flow. In turn, this increased blood flow can help patients who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD), diabetes and other conditions that affect circulation. Dark Chocolate and Circulation When…
Let’s Fight Unnecessary Amputations for Diabetics
Amputations in diabetics is an age old problem. In fact, in recent years, scientists discovered that the world’s first amputation happened more than 30,000 years ago. But why do amputations happen? And why are they such a problem for diabetics? Let’s take a closer look. Amputations for Diabetics Overseas A group of MPs and…
Standing on Feet: How to Find the Right Balance
Standing on feet is a great way to balance the effects of sitting. But spend all day on your feet? Well, you’ll be saying my feet hurt after work! So how can you find the perfect balance? read on to learn more Stand on Feet to Fight All Day Sitting According to a recent study,…
5 Symptoms of Diabetes in Feet to Watch Foot
While diabetes can impact any part of your body by changing how you process glucose, you’ll often notice symptoms of diabetes in feet. Now, this disease can take many forms, depending on whether your body struggles to produce insulin or whether it’s unable to use the insulin produced in the pancreas. But, regardless of whether…
Julie Lopez Shoes creates Comfortable High Heels
With more people returning to the office, there’s a big demand for comfortable high heels. In fact, podiatrists like our team are seeing an increase in foot pain from patients who started wearing stilettos to work on a regular basis. Luckily, that doesn’t have to happen. Because one woman, Julie Lopez, already addressed this issue.…
What is Pronation?
If you’ve ever tried running, you may wonder, “What is pronation?” Basically, this term describes the way your arch drops as your foot hits the ground when you run. Why do you need to know about pronation? Well, proper pronation helps your body take some of the stress of running off your feet. But, if…
What is Gout?
Did you know that your feet are vulnerable to arthritis, just like the rest of your body? In fact, your feet have a high risk of developing arthritis symptoms, mainly because they’re made up of 33 different joints. And, because mobility requires you to stay on your feet, developing any form of arthritis in your…
Runners & Claudia Jordan: Here’s How to Get Rid of Corns
Are you wondering how to get rid of corns? You’re not alone! These pesky layers of hard skin are a real problem for many. They often plague runners. And even celebrities aren’t immune. After all, former Miss Rhode Island USA and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Claudia Jordan once went on “The Dr. Oz…
Plantar Wart Treatment is Here
Are you looking for a plantar wart treatment? Plantar warts are typically hard and grainy growths that appear on the heels and balls of the feet. Warts occur when the human papilloma virus (HPV) enters your body through cuts or weak spots on the bottom of the feet. Once plantar warts start to grow, they…
Here’s How to Get a Splinter Out Safely
You’re here wondering how to get a splinter out. But we’ve told you not to go barefoot. And warned you that, even in soft beach sand, you’re taking a risk walking without shoes. But we know that sometimes, you’re just going to ignore that advice, walk barefoot and get a splinter. When that happens, you’ll…
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