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Heel Pain Treatment

Heel Pain Treatment

The two key components are stretching and support.

You can augment support by either increasing control of the foot from below or reducing the load. If you are overweight a loss of as little as 5 pounds can give dramatic results. Foot supports or prescription orthotics control the foot from in the shoe. If you are in sever pain and this condition is interfering with your daily life see a Podiatrist immediately. Continue Reading

Smelly Feet Attract Mosquitos

Smelly Feet Attract Mosquitos

Scientist have found that mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet. In particular the mosquito that carries Malaria. The scientist plan to use this knowledge to build a trap to attract the mosquitoes and kill them. You can use this knowledge to protect yourself from the pesky critters. Wash your feet! Continue Reading

Plantar Fasciitis Affects Joakim Noah

Plantar Fasciitis Affects Joakim Noah

Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah is slowly losing faith that he will return to playing for the duration of the basketball season after suffering a setback from a plantar fasciitis injury to his right foot. The NBA star received a cortisone shot last Tuesday, reporting that he felt okay and taking the injury “day by day”. Continue Reading