How to turn hurting feet into happy feet

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How to turn hurting feet into happy feet

 robably just about all of us have experienced and complained of aching feet.  Maybe it stemmed from standing all day in uncomfortable shoes or walking a long distance on an unforgiving surface. 

Whatever the reason, when our feet hurt, life can be miserable.  There can be numerous causes for feet to hurt but for chronic pain or discomfort, there is a good chance it is due to one of the following reasons.  However, if foot pain does not go away or get better, always contact a podiatrist for a full foot evaluation to figure out the origin of hurting feet.

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Causes and care of dry mouth

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Causes and care of dry mouth

Have you ever had your mouth feel parched and as dry as the Sahara desert?  Then you know the feeling of a dry mouth.  Sometimes it’s caused by something as simple as needing to drink more fluids or the weather.  But when dry mouth is a frequent or constant annoyance, then it could be a signal of another issue, sometimes serious, that should be addressed to figure out the reason. 

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Misconceptions and mistaken beliefs about constipation

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Misconceptions and mistaken beliefs about constipation

Everyone has their theories on what causes constipation.  Some people have the belief that certain foods are “constipating” or that if you don’t have a daily bowel movement you are technically constipated.  The common and various misconceptions that persist among the general public on this topic only adds to the burden of the discomfort of constipation.

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After Years in the Sun: Actinic Keratitis

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After Years in the Sun: Actinic Keratitis

When men reach the age of 40 they are taught to be on the lookout for prostate and colorectal problems, but that's also the age they need to take a hard look in the mirror at their skin. Actinic keratitis, which can develop from years of exposure to the sun, can also be a precursor to skin cancer.

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Can You Hack Your Sleep?

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Can You Hack Your Sleep?

Once upon a time – and not so very long ago – if you wanted to understand how soundly you were sleeping, you needed to go to a lab for a specialized test. Known as a polysomnography, it would measure:

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    Treat ankle sprains to prevent ankle instability

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    Treat ankle sprains to prevent ankle instability

    It can happen within a blink of an eye - a sprained ankle.  No matter the cause, the rolling of the ankle outward while the foot turns inward and you will know you’re going to be hurting.  About 25,000 Americans have this mishap occur every day according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons making ankle sprains the most common ankle injury in the majority of sporting and other activities.    Even though ankle sprains may seem trivial, anyone who has experienced this unfortunate event may have extended prolonged or chronic ankle instability leading to feelings of the ankle “giving way” during normal activities of daily living.

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    The Psychology of Gambling Addiction

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    The Psychology of Gambling Addiction

    Yes, gambling addiction is a “real” addiction. It is an impulse-control disorder that can destroy lives as completely as alcoholism or an opioid habit. Some new technology, however, is providing some insights that may help us fight it.

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    Startling ways your body will change with age

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    Startling ways your body will change with age

    Growing older is inevitable and as we do, there are some other inevitable changes taking place.  These changes are not the usual suspects we can feel or see when looking in a mirror – graying of hair, receding hairline, jowls forming, sagging and wrinkled skin or stiffening of joints. Besides those undeniable signs of aging, there are other less subtle changes occurring from our head to our toes.  Wisdom may come with age but along with it also comes widening, deepening and longer physical characteristics that have been happening over the years.

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    Get gorgeous skin by summer with these 7 foods

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    Get gorgeous skin by summer with these 7 foods

    Before you know it summer will be here and that means a lot more skin will be on display.  Now is the time to begin revitalizing and renewing our skin that has been covered up all winter and one way is by eating certain foods.

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    Top tips on avoiding back pain

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    Top tips on avoiding back pain

    If you have back pain, you share a commonality with many others.  At one time or another, back pain affects an estimated 80 percent of Americans.  Four out of five people will experience back pain at some point in their life making it the fifth most common reason for seeing a doctor.  The pain can range from severe to mild and be located anywhere from the lower, middle or upper back. 

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    Retinoids for wrinkles – effective or not?

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    Retinoids for wrinkles – effective or not?

    The look of smooth, wrinkle-free skin has been sought after for centuries by both sexes.  One of the most used and studied anti-aging compounds has been retinoids. 

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    How to put fatigue to rest

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    How to put fatigue to rest

    Has fatigue been dragging you down, making life seem incredibly hard?  Does the thought of doing daily necessities such as paying bills or doing laundry make you weary just thinking about it?

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    Plant waters are making a splash

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    Plant waters are making a splash

    Soda sales have taken a nose dive in recent years as people are looking for beverages containing less sugar.  It looks like a possible new beverage fad and thirst quencher has arrived ready to take soda’s place– plant waters.  These beverages made from extracts of fruits, vegetables, grains, grasses, and various plant parts such as leaves and even rinds, are making a splash in the water world of drinks. 

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    Potassium’s power to regulate blood pressure

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    Potassium’s power to regulate blood pressure

    Potassium is not only a mineral but also an electrolyte necessary for nerves to transport messages and to help muscles contract. 

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