If any of your toenails have a dull, yellowish hue, and appear rough and thicker than the other nails, then it is possible that you have a toenail fungus infection. Sometimes this infection is accompanied by an odd smell. The fungi that cause this infection love the warm, moist environment that is found inside your […]
How to Prevent Running Injuries
While running is a wonderfully easy activity to get you out there and exercising, there are a variety of injuries that frequently affect runners. Many of these can easily be avoided with some proper care and precautions. Common running injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and shin splints can be caused by the inherent […]
Children’s Foot Care
It’s very important during the first few years of your child’s development that you pay particular attention to the feet and ankles to ensure normal and healthy growth and avoid potential problems as your child gets older. Some of the things to keep in mind for your children’s foot care include the following: Allow freedom […]
Treating Foot Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can affect your feet. It is thought to be the result of an overactive immune response and can cause severely inflamed, itchy skin and brittle toenails. As the skin cells continue to grow abnormally fast, other symptoms may include cracking and bleeding, pain, redness, and dry, flaky scales. […]