As a runner you spend time stretching, warming up, and looking after your joints, so why not spend just as much time on foot care? After all, your feet absorb the pressure of every step you take. Runners’ feet are also more susceptible to ailments that can bring your running to a painful halt. The […]
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Does Wearing High Heels Lead to Ingrown Toenails?
Many women are willing to sacrifice everything for beauty and fashion and that includes comfort and health. For instance, wearing high heels especially those with very thin heels may look sexy and elongating to the legs but how safe is it for your feet? What Experts Have to Say about Ingrown Toenails According to Loyola […]
Causes And Treatment Of Ingrown Toenails
Pain on the sides of your toe, swelling and a feeling of sensitivity are often signs of an ingrown toenail, in which the toenail and surrounding tissue grows irregularly. There is no real treatment option, although medical attention may be needed for a severe case. Causes of Ingrown Toenails There can be several causes, including […]
Ingrown Toenails and Their Link To Toenail Fungus
Ingrown toenails can be a pain but what’s more, they can actually lead to fungus and other infections in the toes that may cause further damage. Though an ingrown toenail seems like nothing more than a painful reminder to cut your toenails, they can actually lead to severe medical conditions if not treated and taken […]
Effectively Dealing With an Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail can be very painful and even become infected. Ingrown toenails are caused when a corner or the side of the toenail begins to grow into the surrounding tissue, cutting into it and causing pain, inflammation, redness and infections. Causes of Ingrown Toenails Ingrown nails are frequently caused by shoes that push against […]
Three Common Toenail Problems and Their Treatments
Our nails are made of a tough protein called Keratin, which also helps form the hooves and horns of animals. Nails are tough, but they have to face even tougher circumstances as they rub against our shoes for hours at a time, and remain at risk of infection from fungi and bacteria. Toenail problems are […]
Foot Angel: Mobile Pedicures for the Elderly
Foot Angel, a service in Arizona that provides mobile pedicures for the elderly, was founded by Betty Berger twenty years ago. Berger, who is now retiring, decided to start this business after she realized how hard it was for some elderly people to take care of their feet. Many of her clients were unable to get […]
