How to Prepare Your Feet for a Long-Distance Walk or Hike
That aching feeling you get in your muscles after finishing a hike is satisfying – you wear it like a badge of honor. However, the same cannot be said of ankle sprains, blisters, and broken toenails. These medical complaints can ruin a long-distance walk. Not only that, blistered feet and broken toenails can easily become […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Health Benefits of Walking Barefoot?
Mankind walked barefoot for thousands of years before footwear was invented. Today, modern man is rediscovering the health benefits ancient cultures knew about centuries ago in many different areas of medicine. One of the questions being floated is whether walking barefoot has any health benefits. Various studies reveal that walking barefoot can be beneficial – […]
Continue reading9 Really Painful Toe and Foot Injuries from Running
Running is a fantastic way to keep fit. But, as many enthusiastic runners will know, it can cause problems with your feet, toes, and nails. Foot and toe injuries can be incredibly painful and inhibit your exercise routines. Niggly injuries will often mean you cannot run as much as you want to. Sometimes, you might […]
Continue readingCan You Go Swimming with Toenail Fungus?
Fungal toenail conditions affect up to 10% of the adult population. They are often caused by another infection – ‘athletes foot.’ Indeed, people who are involved in sports tend to contract fungal foot infections because fungi proliferate in warm, damp, and sweaty environments! Keen swimmers often question whether it’s safe to go swimming with toenail […]
Continue readingFoot Care for Dancers – Painful Problems Caused by Dancing!
Your feet endure a lot of stress when you’re dancing, which is why proper foot care for dancers is so important. While aches and pains are normal, dancers are prone to severe foot injuries and conditions. And many of the issues associated with ballroom, ballet, Irish, and other popular types of dancing won’t be resolved […]
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