Hell no GMO!
Unbeknownst to many of us, our food supply is being tinkered with by scientists and engineers. They are putting ‘GMO's” (“genetically modified organisms”) into our food without telling us on the label. This is very bad! Here is what you need to know: 1.Scientific studies( from a recent journal entitled "Food and Chemical Toxicology”) have shown that when rats were given a diet of GMO food they developed large tumors. I don't know about you, but I definitely do not want to get
Can I Go Barefoot In My House?
Let’s face it, many people like to go barefoot inside their home. It is reminiscent of your younger days and it also is a way to "air out" your feet. So is it ok to do this? Here are a few instances when it is NOT advised: 1. If you have poor circulation- A small injury or break in the skin can lead to big problems. Visit your podiatrist or internist to find out if you have poor circulation. 2. If you have "neuropathy" (nerve dysfunction) - When you have a loss of sensation i
Foot Wellness Info for Diabetics
If you have Diabetes, you need to pay special attention to your feet because they are susceptible to many problems that can land you in the hospital. Here are a few important things that you need to know: 1. Never go barefoot in the house- You are more likely to run into trouble if you don't have shoes, slippers or sandals. They will give your feet protection against stepping on foreign bodies or even just bumping them into a piece of furniture. My “go-to” house shoe is an or
Angle-Cut Theory
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Why Do I Have Numbness/Burning In My Feet?
One of the most common complaints that I hear from patients relates to numbness or burning in their feet. Although numbness may seem like an innocent problem, it could actually lead to some severe potential complications. Burning feet can have a debilitating effect on a person, especially if it interferes with your sleep. "Neuropathy" is a general term related to nerve dysfunction and it can have over 100 different causes. Here are a few that I find to be the most common: 1.D
Let Thy Shoes Be Comfy
It is not necessary to wear shoes that hurt! The fictional character "David St. Hubbins" from the movie "This Is Spinal Tap" says that he was named after the Saint of "quality footwear". Let us all embrace that concept so this is what you want to know: 1. When using a lace shoe/sneaker, look for the following components: a) A firm "counter" (back of shoe) - This holds your heel tight in the back. b) A firm "shank" (middle sole) - Make sure the shoe does not twist easily in th
