Preventing And Treating Plantar Fasciitis (Part 2)
Are you trying to deal with heel pain and plantar fasciitis? Is it negatively impacting your life? Are you looking for relief? If so, this blog is for you! In this second part of our series, we discuss the prevention and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Everything You Want To Know About Plantar Fasciitis (Part 1)
Are you suffering from heel pain? Is it painful to walk the first few steps in the morning? Is it sore after rest? You may have plantar fasciitis. Don’t ignore this pain, hoping it will go away, as it usually gets worse without treatment. In this first part of our series on Plantar Fasciitis, we’ll look at the symptoms and causes of this condition.
Callus, Corn Or Verruca? How To Tell What You Have On Your Foot
Is there something on your foot that is bothering you? Is it painful? Do you want to know what it is and how to get rid of it? Here we discuss the differences between a corn, a callus and a verruca.
How To Stop Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a surprising condition. They’re surprisingly painful; a reasonably common refrain is, “I know it looks like nothing but you would not believe how much it hurts”. They’re also surprisingly hard to heal – sometimes, by the time people arrive in the clinic, it has been going on for six months, often without any neglect. And usually, they are surprisingly easy to prevent. They definitely fall into the category of “much easier to avoid than treat,” and you will save a lot of money doing so.
Fungal Nails: Everything You Need To Know
Do you have discoloured nails? Are they a yellow or brown colour? You likely have fungal nails. Here we talk all about fungal nails, the treatment options and what a podiatrist can do for you.
Lower Limb Pain? A Biomechanical Assessment Could Help!
Do you have pain in your feet or lower limbs? Is it something you’ve meant to get checked but never got around to? Don’t worry, our podiatrists are experts in lower limb biomechanics – i.e. the way we move and walk. We can help get you walking or running pain free once again. Read on to find out how we can help and what to expect during your podiatry appointment.
Cold Feet? It Could Be Raynaud’s
Do your feet feel icy in bed or when you’re barefoot? Does one toe change to a completely different colour? It may be Raynaud’s phenomenon.
How To Treat Sweaty Feet
Do you have sweaty feet? Do they feel damp and have white, soggy skin? Are you embarrassed when removing your shoes or socks in front of others? Don’t worry, there are many treatment options available. Here’s everything you need to know.
How To Look After Your Feet At Home
A lot of the advice from podiatrists is to, well, attend a podiatrist. This might seem a bit self-serving, but it’s unavoidable – by the time you come to clinic to ask a question about a foot problem, usually it’s at the stage where someone needs to take a look at it and take action.
Understanding Gout: Symptoms And Treatments
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that commonly affects the joint of the big toe. Joints become inflamed, heated and can be tender and very painful – even during sleep. Typically signs and symptoms are acute and come on without warning, known as a “gout attack”. Pressure on the joint will like likely become unbearable; even the touch of a blanket may aggravate pain. Some individuals may never have another “gout attack”, however it is likely that the acute episode will occur again.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails, more scientifically known as onychocryptosis, are a nail disorder commonly experienced by young adults and middle-aged individuals. It can occur at any age and frequently prevents children from playing sports or adults trying to complete basic daily tasks.
Boost Week 5: Maintaining Healthy Habits For Life
Well done on getting to week 5 of the January BOOST challenges! By now you will hopefully be drinking more water, eating 5 fruit and veg a day, sleeping more and moving your body regularly. These healthy habits are not only manageable, realistic additions to your day-to-day life, but they will have a huge impact on your health long-term. From physical to mental health, each of these habits will help to BOOST your energy and health long-term.
Boost Week 4: Are You Sleep Deprived?
Welcome to week 4 of the January BOOST challenge. To recap, we have covered the importance of staying well hydrated, getting your 5 a day and being physically active when it comes to optimising your energy. Are you starting to reap the benefits? Take a minute to compare where you are at now energy-wise to how you felt prior to starting the BOOST challenge.
Boost Week 3: Exercise For Better Energy
Well done on making it to week 3 of 5 of the January BOOST challenges! By now you will hopefully be working on adding more water, fruit and veg into your daily routine and have started to notice the positive changes in your health. Please get in touch with us to let us know how you are getting on. Who knows, you might even inspire someone else to get started on their own BOOST journey.
Boost Week 2: Getting Your 5-A-Day Every Day
Welcome to week 2 of the January Boost challenge. Hopefully week 1 went well for you and you are already creating a healthy habit of staying hydrated. Drinking more water is an easy way to boost energy.
5 Weeks To A Healthier You This January
It is that time of year again. Feeling lethargic and drained after the Christmas holidays, most people will be resigning themselves to extreme New Year’s resolutions. New Year’s resolutions are usually unrealistic, and research shows that over 80% of people fail to sustain their new habits past the 30-day mark.
5 Easy Tips To Feel Your Best This Christmas
The countdown is on. With only days left until Christmas Day, it is easy to get caught up in the non-stop festivities. From chocolates around the office, Christmas drinks and meals out, it can feel like a losing battle when it comes to making healthy decisions and feeling at your best.
How To Create Healthy Habits For Your Children
A letter to the editor of the Irish Examiner newspaper was published recently about the importance of building healthy habits for our children and their future. Our head dietitian, Michelle Loughlin, has written a response to it by highlighting the importance of the issue and how best to tackle it.