Hammertoe: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
One of the most common deformities involves the bending of one or both joints in the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes. This is known as hammertoe and can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.
The Bare Truth about the Grounding Trend
The connection of bare feet with the Earth is known as grounding, and the concept itself is quite a simple one. We explore the theory and its benefits here.
Signs You May Be Gluten Intolerant
Being gluten intolerant is more common than many people think. Many diseases have been linked to gluten and many people who are sensitive or intolerant to gluten go undiagnosed.
Healthy Eating as you Age
Healthy eating is important all throughout our lives, but once we hit the big five-o a healthy balanced diet becomes even more important.
How to Relieve Leg Cramps
Leg cramps are painful, start with very little warning and can strike anyone from the very fittest people downwards. So what can be done to relieve them when they start?
Do You Need Insoles?
The orthotics or foot support insole is much more specialised than the standard insole. So how do you know if you need one and what does it do?
Diabetic Foot Care – The Do’s and Don’ts for Healthy Feet
Diabetic foot care tips from the Spectrum Health blog. Find out why foot care is so important and how to keep your feet good and healthy.
Caring for Dry Feet
One of the most common foot problems that people face is dry feet. Here, we have laid out some easy homemade remedies for getting your feet soft and beautiful again.
Heart Healthy Foods
Most people know that for a healthy heart you need to have a balanced diet, but most people don’t know there’s a lot of heart healthy foods out there.
Is Nail Polish Toxic for Your Toenails?
Painting your toenails may seem like an innocent part of your beauty routine (and maybe an essential part when it comes to sandal season), but are these colourful little bottles causing more damage than you realise?
Dressing For Your Workout
When it comes to exercise, the kind of outfit you wear is important. Wearing the wrong materials and wrong choice of clothes will hamper your performance and your ability to stretch and go that all important extra mile.
Finding the Right Shoe
Finding the right shoe is just as important as finding the right pair of jeans – the wrong fit and you’ll be uncomfortable all day long. As the feet carry the weight of the body, a comfortable shoe is extremely important.
The Best Exercise Classes For Weight Loss
If weight loss is your goal, then some classes are certainly better than others to consider trying. Let’s look at four of the best (and most fun!).
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
So you have decided that you need to improve your health and that working on your diet is the best place to start. You have heard about the benefits of working with a dietitian or a nutritionist, but you aren’t sure which you need or how to choose who to work with.
Athlete’s Foot
Love them or hate them, our feet are a precious resource that need to be looked after and one of the most common conditions to affect them is Athlete’s Foot. So how can you get rid of it? And what kind of foot care can be done to prevent it reoccurring?
Health Food Trends: Coconut Water
The coconut water industry has exploded into one of the fastest growing beverage categories globally. The major players in the industry – Vita Coco, Zico, and O.N.E – have grown by nearly 600% since 2009, and 2,759% since 2007.
The Harm of High Heels
From tiny kitten heels to sky-high stilettos, there is no denying that high heels are one of the staples of any woman’s wardrobe. And while they may be good for your social life, they are not so great when it comes to the health of your feet.
Snack Hacks for the Office
If you do lunch in your office, why not consider some of the healthy, low calorie snacks mentioned in this article.