Nobody likes being injured! Injuries stop you from working and doing the fun activities that you love. Thankfully, there’s a trick to recovering quick. Today we will talk about how you can utilize cold and heat therapy to get back in action, fast!
You probably recall the childhood song – “the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone…” While this may have been a broad simplification, there is great truth in this elementary school tune. The human body is like an integrated chain reaction.
In many households, wearing shoes indoors might seem unnecessary or even discouraged. However, the concept of "indoor shoes" is gaining traction for its health benefits. These are shoes specifically designated for indoor use, designed to provide support, comfort, and protection within the home. Whether you work from home, spend most of your time indoors, or just want to keep your feet healthy, indoor shoes can make a significant difference.
Nobody likes pain in the feet when they are out hiking and enjoying all the beauty that fall brings. Don’t let swelling continue to get in the way of pain-free hiking, read below to find out what you can do to help keep those legs feeling fresh.
According to Diabetes Canada (Feb 2020), diabetes affects the lives of almost 11 million Canadians. Diabetes is the inability for the body to make or properly use insulin, and it impairs the body’s ability to convert sugars, starches and other foods into energy.
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside of the brain become damaged. Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, loss of sensation or numbness and pain most commonly in the hands and feet. There are several causes of neuropathy, including infection, injury, inherited conditions, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Why is it that we often lose weight where no one notices? For example, in our feet! Did you know that as we age, the fat pad under our feet that cushions our heels and balls of our feet wears thin? Foot experts refer to this as fat pad atrophy.
From chasing after the kids or pets to enjoying the weekend activities, and everything in between, you rely on your feet every single day. But when discomfort sets in, it can quickly limit how much you can do. The good news? Small, consistent habits can help you stay comfortable and keep you doing more of what you love. Here are ten practical tips to keep your feet healthy in 2026.
If you've ever experienced a deep, nagging pain along your shinbone after a run, a game, or even a long walk, you're not alone. Shin splints can derail your athletic performance and make everyday activities painful. This condition often results from excessive stress on the lower leg, but the good news is that there are ways to manage and prevent shin splints so you can get back to what you enjoy most.
