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What Causes a Bunion?
You can’t really pinpoint the exact moment when your bunion began. Sure, you might remember when you first noticed something amiss with the joint at the base of your big toe. But your bunion certainly began before that. And in many stories, that initial inkling of...
Reasons Why Heel Pain Sometimes Comes Back
It can be so very sweet when you finally rid yourself of a persistent case of heel pain. Not having to deal with so much discomfort on a daily basis just makes the world seem all that much brighter! Of course, that’s also why it can feel so devastating if the clouds...
Yes, You CAN Exercise with Peripheral Neuropathy – Here’s How
When you have pain, tingling, and/or numbness in your feet as a result of peripheral neuropathy, your first reaction might be to take those symptoms as a sign that you should greatly limit your movement. However, that should not be the case if you can avoid it!...
Are Your Dress Shoe Choices Causing Your Heel Pain?
You are likely in one of two camps regarding dress shoes: They are another way to express your style, and you love every chance to slip some on and get out into the world. Argh, ugh, dress shoes, no. Can’t you just wear sneakers instead? Who even looks at another...
What is that Foot Pain? (And What To Do About It)
Saying that your foot hurts is one of those things that sounds much simpler on the surface than it is when you actually start addressing it. You think you have the problem down pat. How complicated could it really be, right? And then you start trying to deal with it....
Fantastic Fall Walking in New York City
You might not immediately think of New York City as a place to go into to take in the splendors of autumn. Many people think of a rush out of the city instead, taking trips to New England (and annoying the natives, as some shows out there have poked fun at). But maybe...
What that Dreadful Heel Pain in the Morning May Mean
The sun is shining. Birds are singing. It’s time to seize the day! … If heel pain doesn’t zap you as soon as you hop out of bed, that is. If the thought of your feet getting out from under the covers and hitting the floor causes you hesitation, you are far from alone...
A Kosher Diabetic Diet is Easier than You Might Think
Following one set of dietary guidelines can take some commitment. If you follow the numerous requirements of the kashrut (Jewish religious dietary laws), we likely don’t have to tell you this. Throw in another set of dietary guidelines, however, and it can be very...
Diabetic Wound Care Shouldn’t Get Lost in the Rush
We know that, especially living near New York City, life can be constantly moving at high speed. There can hardly be time to stop and grab a slice of pizza sometimes! But when you live with a condition that asks you to slow down and take some time during the day, it...