5 Winter Foot Care Tips That Can Help You Weather Bad Weather

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It’s always important to follow your local podiatrist’s foot care tips and pay attention to the health of your feet — after all, your feet contain a fourth of the total bones in your body, and it’s fairly easy for small problems to get worse if you don’t educate yourself on symptoms and dedicate time to taking care of your feet. But in the winter, it can be even more important to give your feet a little extra scrutiny. Here are a few foot care tips that can help you weather the cold temperatures yet to come:

  1. Take the Cold Seriously

    Frostbite often sounds like something settlers and pioneers needed to worry about, not modern-day North Americans.

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What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Care

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Most people only seek out treatment for their feet when they’re in pain. But if you’re a diabetic, it’s vital that you find a podiatrist (an ankle and foot doctor) and establish a regular checkup schedule as soon as possible. You may even be able to find a local podiatrist who specializes in diabetic foot care, though any ankle and foot doctor should be able to provide treatment.

Why Do Diabetics Need Special Care?

Diabetes damages nerves and reduces blood flow to the extremities.… Read More...