It is high time that in the age of science and rationality, we choose form over function. Many fashion choices we adopt have the potential of giving us lasting medical ailments. Such too is the case with modern shoes which are high heels for women or right cramped shoes for men. Both can lead to developing a number of foot conditions that can affect your quality of life.
Men and women both love to wear fashionable and stylish shoes; it improves their confidence and makes them feel refreshed. However, most of these trendy shoes are getting narrower and tighter. As a consequence, they can evoke a wide range of issues of health-related issues. Some of these are the following.
One of the most common causes of “problematic” feet are ill-fitting shoes. Often, we find ourselves tolerating shoes that maybe a size too big or just a little tight because we like the look of the shoes. In fact, in...
“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.” Leonardo Da Vinci The feet are probably the most undervalued parts of the body; taken for granted until something goes wrong. Imagine the wear and tear on...
Does this sound familiar to you? You wake up every morning with a dull, aching sensation in your heels? Or your feet are in agony after even just 10-15 minutes of walking and even worse if you’ve been out and about...
People who suffer from diabetes are all too familiar with foot-related problems and these can range from mild to extremely severe. Sufferers of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes face reduced blood flow to the peripheral nerves due to damage to...
Wouldn’t you love to be Carrie Bradshaw, prancing around New York in those brand new clickity clackity heels every month after you get your pay check?But if taking your heels off at the end of a long day compares to...
When searching for wide fitting footwear, finding a shoe that offers a comfortable fit will always be the priority. However, that need for a practical selection should never stand in the way of style – not least when there are...
People with diabetes have an increased chance of suffering from foot problems. This is due to the raised blood glucose that damages the sensation in the feet, manifesting itself as sensory or motor neuropathy. Another problem that can affect diabetics...
The average, moderately active person take around 7,500 step a day. If you maintain that daily average and live until 80 years of age, you’ll have walked about 216,262,500 steps in your lifetime. That’s a lot of steps. The sad fact...
