Winter foot care
Winter seems to have stared here early this year. Yes, it has us asking the usual question in November rather than January – Why do I live here? Since winter has started earlier this year, how about we start a new tradition and start taking care of our feet at the start of winter rather […]
What Is a Bunion?
What is that bump on your foot right below your big toe? That bump is probably a bunion. If the bump is on the other side of your foot, it is called a tailor’s bunion. The tendency toward having bunions is hereditary. Yes, while you may not be able to readily tell that you have […]
Could It Be Gout?
Thanksgiving dinners take 18 hours to prepare. They are consumed in 12 minutes. Halftime takes 12 minutes. This is not a coincidence. Erma Bombeck It is now common knowledge that the average American gains 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Marilu Henner Thanksgiving is next week. While it is a beautiful time to […]
Eczema
Eczema is a condition that causes skin to become inflamed and itchy. The exact cause of eczema is not clear but it affects about 3 percent of the people in the United States. Eczema is not a constant presence in someone’s life. It can come and go and it can go away for years and […]
Blisters
I hate it when I get a blister. The first reason why I hate it? They hurt! You don’t get a blister without some irritation being involved. The second thing is that I worry about infection. Before we get into prevention, let’s talk about what a blister really is and what causes it. A blister […]