foot pain - The Fun Times Guide to Feet

How To Treat Foot Blisters And Prevent Blisters From Forming On Your Feet, Heels And Toes

You've probably had a blister on your foot at one time or another. We all have. All it takes is a new pair of shoes that you decide to wear to work for the day to break them in, and bam a few hours later you've got a blister!Or maybe you decide to wear that favorite pair of shoes -- without socks -- and suddenly you discover that your favorite shoes are rubbing you raw. However you get them, blisters are a fact of life.Here's how to treat (and ultimately prevent) blisters on your feet... … [Read more...]

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Z-Coil Shoes: The Pain Relief Footwear

I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, an inflammation of tendons in the arch and heel of the foot. It's a reoccurring pain in the heel that can travel up the calf of your leg making walking any distance downright torture. The best way I've found to control this type of foot pain is to wear shoes that give very good support to both the arches and ankles. Z-Coil shoes claim to be shock absorbers for the body, reducing the impact created when the weight of your whole body comes down on a very … [Read more...]

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Plantar Fasciitis – Symptoms & Treatment For Heel Pain

The heel pain I was experiencing was indeed Plantar Faciitis. photo by Curtis at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Foot pain resulting from Plantar Fasciitis is more than just an annoyance. When every step sends a sharp pain through your foot and up your leg, even the simplest activity becomes something you dread. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, which supports the arch. In many instances, the pain will be felt in the heel of your foot. A sharp foot pain results from standing or walking on the affected foot and dramatically limits your ability to walk. Plantar … [Read more...]

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Women’s High Heel Shoes Lead To Same Problems As Foot Binding In China

What do foot binding, women's high heels, and bunions have in common? They are all the result of feet being cramped or bound in tight places for too long. Too much pressure puts stress on the toes. Sometimes culture and fashion trends have a price. Here's what you need to know... … [Read more...]

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Home Remedies For Dry Feet & Cracked Heels

Most of the time when you think of dry and cracked feet you think of your heels. That's always been my problem. The rest of my feet are nice and smooth, but my heels are always dry and cracked. Figuring out how to get my feet back to a nice soft, healthy look hasn't been easy. Following are the best natural home remedies to treat your dry, cracked heels and feet. … [Read more...]

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Gout Home Remedies: Foods To Eat & Foods To Avoid

Gout is a common form of arthritis that is caused by having high level of uric acid in the blood. This occurs when an over abundance of protein-rich foods are consumed. People with gout are more likely to be obese and/or have diabetes or high blood pressure. They are also at high risk of heart disease. Gout can also be caused as a complication of another illness, such as leukemia or metabolic syndrome. High alcohol consumption can also increase your chances of getting gout. … [Read more...]

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For Olympic Athletes, The Feet Make All The Difference

We know that Michael Phelps has a body that makes him especially suited for excelling at swimming. But did you know this?... In addition to the long torso, amazing wingspan, and double-jointed body, “his size 14 feet reportedly bend 15 degrees further at the ankle than most other swimmers", turning his feet into flippers. This flexibility also extends to his knees and elbows, possibly allowing him to get more out of each stroke.” Source While … [Read more...]

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What Are Your Feet Telling You? How To Make Sense Of Foot Pain

I am a huge fan of chiropractic care. It has always amazed me that my doctor could look at and manipulate the feet, and then go directly to the point on my back that hurt and manipulate it with a little hand held plunger. When it comes to the overall condition of the body, it seems the feet have a story to tell. In the same way that foot acupressure points can be used to relax the body, the foot can also signal when the body has issues that needs to be addressed. … [Read more...]

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Foot Acupressure Points To Relax Your Feet (…And The Rest Of Your Body)

Foot reflexology... foot acupressure... foot massage... what's the difference? Nothing really. Acupressure for feet, also known as foot reflexology or foot massage, can be done on its own or as part of your regular exercise routine to relax and energize, to improve circulation and to stimulate internal organs and major energy meridians that end in the feet. Source … [Read more...]

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