By Andy Maingam Ever wondered why we ‘really’ find the need to wear socks? After all, they're not exactly the most visible item of clothing to adorn our person. Well, to begin with, socks are very useful for absorbing the sweat produced by the feet. That's breathable socks made form cottons ...

By Sophie Al Chinese medicine lays a lot of importance on foot massage or alternatively called reflexology foot massage. Your health depends on how well your organs, internal and external work with each other in sync. This equilibrium is exactly what foot massage tries to maintain and enhance. You need not ...

By Lesley Dietschy Baking soda is a versatile and natural substance that is made from sodium carbonate, soda ash, or sodium bicarbonate. It is a known fact that baking soda has numerous uses including baking, deodorizing, everyday cleaning, and best of all beauty. Many beauty products can be created in the convenience ...

Does the distinct lack of sunshine and over-abundance of snow have you dreaming about cheery spring frocks and those open-toed wedges you just bought? Yeah, us too. While it’s a little early to pull out our spring shoe collection, it is the perfect time to start prepping your skin for ...

Weather is changing, although some snow flurries may keep us wondering, and is indicating that Spring is here and Summer is not far away. As we enter the warmer season, we tend to use more sandals, flip flops or even go barefoot. Feet that have been confined in shoes or ...

When you are looking to maximize the performance and safety of your run, it is best to wear shoes designed for the type of running you will be doing. There are many different types of running shoes each designed with a different purpose in mind. Having multiple pairs of running ...

I saw a friend of mine at a coffee shop and he introduced me to his wife. He explained to her I was a foot surgeon. She launched into a tale of nightmare shoe shopping episodes, of pain with every new pair, and thinking that each would make her bunions ...

When it comes to running outdoors, you never know what Mother Nature is going to surprise you with. Ask any marathon runner and they will tell you that as much as they'd like it to be so, not every day will be 65 degrees and sunny. When I ran the 2009 ...

Have you ever tested your “stiletto endurance”? As an avid footwear collector, I’ve challenged myself quite a few times to see how long I could last in a pair of high heels. Now I can usually last an average eight hour day before my feet give in, but I was ...

It’s no secret that you are what you eat. Many foods, drinks and other dietary factors have been linked to health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. In addition to affecting your overall well being, what you’re putting into your body could also affect your joints. If you’ve been ...