Winterize Your Feet??
Winter spells colder temperatures in many places of the world, including Kentucky. With colder temperatures comes enclosed shoes. Enclosed shoes often leads to increased foot problems, such as pain …
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The GIFT of pain??
Millions of people in the world experience pain from one problem or another; pain they wish would go away. But did you know the ability to feel pain could …
Research in Diabetes
Recent diabetes research shows promise in dealing with diabetes. It may soon be possible to check your blood sugar level by way of you saliva. Recent studies have examined …
Comfortable Heels?
Fashion dictates women must wear shoes that can cause significant foot pain; shoes that usually include open toes and some sort of a heel. Whether working in retail, banking, or …
Should I Cut Straight Across??
Ingrown toenails are problems most people deal with at some point in their lives. Information available online as to home remedies include cutting a “V” in the center of the …
Women’s Shoes by Decade
The age of patients with foot problems varies widely; I’ve removed ingrown toenails on a 6mo old, and have performed surgery on a 92 year old. Through the years, …
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler
A recent photo of rock star and American Idol judge, Steven Tyler, walking on the beach reveals a rather unflattering deformity of his 2nd toe. The 2nd toe is crossed over, …
Hypoglycemia – What does it mean?
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a condition associated with a drop in blood sugar level, below what is considered normal. When the blood sugar drops, usually below about 70mg/dL, the …
Am I Buying A Good Shoe?
There are literally thousands of different shoe brands and models available all claiming to be “the best”; from Shape Ups, Fit Flops, to regular walking and running shoes. SO, …
Man of Steel (Toe)
Laborers all over the country are required by their employer to wear work boots with a steel toe, and in many cases, a guard (“metatarsal”) to cover the top …
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