Can Not Drinking Enough Water Cause Foot Problems?

Happy National Nutrition Month! Even though they aren’t a part of your digestive system, your feet need fuel too, especially to stave off inflammatory conditions, infections, and other foot complications we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey see every day. But today, we’re not talking about food. We’re talking about water and how important it is for all our patients to stay hydrated.

4 Gait Abnormalities and Their Causes

We usually don’t give a second thought to how we walk. You stand up, put one foot in front of the other, and get where you’re going. However, when your feet aren’t working right, you develop what we call a gait abnormality. These changes are often your body’s way of protecting itself or signaling an underlying issue. Here is how we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey break down the most common types of gait changes and what might be causing them.

What Your Feet Reveal About Your Thyroid

As we at Podiatry Center of New Jersey kick off Thyroid Awareness Month this January, we’re shining a light on a small, butterfly-shaped gland that carries a massive responsibility. Most people know the thyroid for its role in metabolism, weight, and energy levels. However, you might be surprised to learn that some of the most telling signs of a thyroid imbalance appear as far away from your neck as possible.