Taking care of stitches in your foot, whether they’re stitches on the bottom of your foot or stitches in between your toes, is not as hard as it might seem. Like with other parts of your body, stitches need to be kept clean and dry and checked regularly to avoid infections. If you’re wondering how…

Why It’s Necessary to Care For Your Feet Daily For being the foundation of the body, our feet are often the most neglected body part of all. We usually take care to treat and maintain every other part of our body on a regular basis, so why not our feet? When your feet go long…

If you have diabetes, chances are you’ve heard you need to practice good foot care. Why is that? And, why should you keep checking your feet even if you’re not having any problems with them? Read on to find out: Why Is Foot Care Important for Diabetics? Diabetes increases how much sugar is in your…

Calluses and corns can cause you a whole lot of foot discomfort and pain. If you leave them untreated, they can lead to potentially serious side effects. What Are Corns? A corn is made of dead skin and is a type of callus. They typically form on hairless and smooth surfaces, particularly on the side…

Flat feet, which goes by other names like flatfoot, pronated foot, pes planus, and fallen arches, is a type of deformity with various degrees of physical impact. Flat feet are marked by no arch and the whole sole of your foot nearly touches or does touch the ground while you’re standing. Flatfoot is a foot…

Toenail fungus is an unpleasant foot condition that results from an infection. It is a frustrating problem that affects many people, and it can be persistent and hard to get rid of. The feet are especially susceptible to toenail fungus because shoes and socks create the ideal dark and moist environment that fungal infections thrive in.…

After a never-before-experienced spring season full of pandemic-induced shut-downs and isolation, we have finally arrived at summer! Also known as the beginning of pedi-season and the reemergence of regular life. Before you visit your favorite salon, be sure to follow the seven tips listed below to ensure the health of your feet.  1.) Make Sure…

Essential Stretches and Exercises for Your Feet   Your feet are the foundation of your body. They carry the entire weight of your body and can become easily strained from overexertion. For many people, persistent cramping, sharp pain, and foot fatigue are a few common complaints of their foot conditions. Foot problems and foot pain can…

Your feet are far from the most glamorous part of your body. However, they are the foundation for your every movement, making them one of the most important. In fact, when you have a foot problem, even one as seemingly innocuous as foot blisters, it can negatively impact your activity level. Blisters are a common…

  If you’re experiencing some type of foot problem, you might be wondering if you should see a podiatrist. Around 77% of individuals in the U.S. have experienced foot problems or pain in their lifetime. However, only a third of them have actually sought out the help of a doctor of podiatry. Here you’ll learn…