Eliminating Foot Odour
Each one of your feet has about 125,000 different sweat glands, more than any other body part based on surface area, so it’s easy to see why they can become one of the smelliest body parts. In particular when we are wearing shoes and socks, the sweat we produce becomes trapped inside, and that moist, warm, enclosed space becomes the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, which are actually the cause of the smell.
How Do I Treat an Ankle Sprain? Tips and Tricks
An ankle sprain is an extremely common injury that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. An ankle sprain usually occurs as a result of a misstep or fall, which can stretch or tear the ligaments that help us balance. Although it is a relatively common injury, ankle sprains can be very painful and can take us out of action for weeks or even months.
What Exactly Are Portion/Serving Sizes? How Can They Affects Weight Loss?
While every expert will tell you that the most effective way to manage your weight is through a combination of diet and exercise, most will also tell you that the exercise is futile if you do not get control over your eating habits. For example, it takes about 50 minutes of running to work off one Big Mac, so imagine how much running it would take to work off everything you eat throughout the day.
The coconut oil trend
Cooking with coconut oil is something that has grown in popularity in recent years. Many people trying to be healthier find that coconut oil can add a nice bit of extra taste to the recipe. The only problem is that coconut oil is not a healthier alternative to the likes of olive or vegetable oil. In this blog, we’re going to examine how coconut oil became known as a healthy product, and how healthy it really is.
Getting your feet summer ready
The sun and heat that come with summer can be great for getting us out of the house and back into the real world. For a few shorts months, we can actually go outside without wrapping ourselves up in warm, waterproof clothing fit for an Arctic expedition. During summer, we tend to show off more of our bodies than we usually would, and this is especially true of our feet. Although they spend most of the year wrapped up in shoes and socks, summer is a time when showing off your feet is much more common. With that in mind, we’ve put together a short list on how to get your feet summer ready.
The difference between veganism and a plant-based diet
These days, people follow so many different diets that it can be hard to keep up with all of them. Many of them, such as vegetarianism and veganism, have only minor differences and can be easily confused. One of the newest trends is eating a plant-based diet, which may sound like veganism but is actually quite distinct from it. In this blog, we are going to look at the differences between them.
Is my foot posture the cause of my lower back pain?
If you are suffering from lower back pain, you could be forgiven for thinking that the problem originates in your lower back. In reality, there are a number of things from head to toe (literally) that could be causing your pain. In this blog, we’re going to look at how improper foot posture can result in back pain, and what you can do to prevent it.
How your diet affects plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis refers to the inflammation of the Plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to you toes. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of pain experienced at the bottom of our feet, and occurs as a result of this tissue being overstretched and developing small tears, usually as a result of too much walking or running. We have previously discussed ways to help alleviate the pain associated with Plantar fasciitis, but in this blog, we will focus on how you diet can affect the condition.
10 Ways to get your calcium if you avoid dairy
Calcium is a mineral most famous for keeping our bones strong and healthy. In fact, over 99% of the calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth. But calcium also serves a lot of other purposes in our bodies, such as helping our blood clot, our nerves send & receive signals, and keeping our hair & nails healthy. Dairy products are one of the most well-known sources of calcium, so if you are intolerant or following a vegan diet, finding alternative sources is essential. Here, we are going to look at 10 ways you can increase your calcium intake without dairy.
Tricks to help your kids eat more veggies
The battle to get children to eat their vegetables is as old as time itself, but for every family, it is a battle that is important to win. Teaching your children to eat healthy early on, and instilling in them a genuine fondness for the flavours will set them on the path of a good diet for life. To help you accomplish this all-important mission, we have laid out several ways to encourage your children to eat their vegetables.
Your work and your shoes
Whether you work in food, sales, or nursing, a lot of jobs require you to spend more or less the entire day on your feet. If you do work one of these jobs, you’ll know just how bad your feet can feel after a full day of running around. While some days you might be tempted to work through the pain, that is not a long-term solution. In this blog, we’re going to give some tips on how to protect your feet and avoid any unnecessary pain.
How to choose a pair of school shoes
For most kids, going shopping for school shoes is a chore to get finished as quickly as possible. As a parent, you may be tempted to do the same thing, but as chaotic as the whole experience may get, you want to at least walk away with a good pair of school shoes. Below, we have listed a few of the top tips to help you choose the perfect pair.
The best shoes for your feet
If you’ve never been to a podiatrist, then your idea of the best shoes for your feet is probably the pair that looks the best, feels comfortable, and falls within your price range. But choosing the correct shoe is much more important than most people realise. Not only do we spend most of the day with our shoes on, the type of shoes we wear will gradually shape our feet over the course of years. This means if we choose the wrong one, we could end up with problems such as hammertoes or fallen arches. In this blog, we’re going to help you identify what type of shoes you should be wearing.
The best detoxifying vegetables
Detoxing has become an extremely popular form of personal healthcare in recent years. With celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham all throwing their hat into the ring and advising their fans on what to use, it can be difficult to know which options are the best. There are lots of different options out there for you to choose from, such as smoothie plans, 3 day diets, 7 day diets, but they all involve a lot of the same ideas. In this blog, we’re going to focus on the vegetables that offer the best detoxifying qualities.
The best vitamins to get you through winter time
There have long been rumours that we tend to get sicker in winter, but we now have some evidence to support that. While the cold weather does not affect our immune systems as many thought, it seems that certain pathogens can survive better in winter. Combine this fact with the ‘breathing zone’ theory, which states that people spending more time indoors together helps spread illness, and you go a long way to understanding why some sicknesses spike during winter.
Does your child need a podiatrist
One of the most important aspects of being a parent is making sure your child is healthy. Not only do children understand less about their health than their parents do, when they know something is wrong, they will often try to hide it to avoid a trip to the doctor. There are so many different aspects of a child’s health & safety to monitor that it can sometimes be overwhelming, and some things can slip under the radar. In this blog, we will outline some of the biggest signs to look out for that indicate your child may have a foot problem.
Is Podiatry Really Worth It?
Apart from sudden injuries like cuts or broken toes, many of us adopt a wait-and-see approach when it comes to our feet. So will this work for most people, or is podiatry something more of us should consider?
Food & Snacks in the office
Despite a growing interest in healthy eating, the fast pace of the modern world means that many of us go for food that is tasty, quick, and convenient, rather than the food that is best for us. But as appealing and affordable as the plethora of options available to us may be, what we consume has a major impact on both our mental and physical health.