Oct 03, 2008 -
Imagine my delight when, after a meeting, I looked down and saw this Foot in the Door Shoe Door Stop ($9), holding the door open. I immediately bent down and pet it like I would a puppy! It would make a wonderful gift for a shoe-loving friend or even for yourself.
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Sep 19, 2007 -
Bunions! If you have them you know where they are. That bump on the joint growing just south of your big toe.
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Sep 26, 2008 -
If your feet aren't happy, the rest of your body is going to have a hard time being happy. Often neglected, our feet sometimes need a little support. I am talking about orthotics.
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Jul 30, 2006 -
You know you've been there. That one pair of shoes you just HAD to have because they were so adorable are now causing agony with every step. What's a girl to do?
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Oct 12, 2009 -
It's important to be kind to your feet. If you don't treat them right then you can end up with foot, knee, or back pain. One way you can take care of your tootsies is with supportive footwear.
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Oct 07, 2009 -
The idea of running barefoot seems like some new age, hippie movement to get people to be free in their bare skin. Or some eco-friendly push to persuade people to forgo sneakers so they don't end up in landfills. Although the freedom and environmental arguments for barefoot running are valid, Christopher McDougall, author of the best-selling book Born to Run, believes running without sneakers could be the answer to preventing shin splints, knee pain, and other running injuries.
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Oct 06, 2009 -
WWD is reporting that Tamara Mellon, the socialite and scene queen behind haute shoe and accessories line Jimmy Choo, has announced a newly inked perfume deal for the brand. Mellon said, "It has always been my vision to fully accessorize the woman, and fragrance is an integral part of the modern wardrobe."
I'm all for fully accessorizing, but I'm curious to see how this works out. Jimmy Choo is a name associated with a certain kind of luxury, and its already moved into handbags and a line for H&M, so creating a fragrance isn't surprising.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Treatment: Corns and Callus...
- Treatment: Bunions
- Treatment: Hammertoes
- Treatment: Ingrown Toenails...
- Treatment: Forefoot Pain...
- Treatment: Heel Pain
- Treatment: Flat Feet
- Treatment: Abnormally High ...
- Treatment: Tarsal Tunnel Sy...
- Treatment: Foot Injury
- Prevention
- Shoes
- Insoles and Orthotics
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Treatment for Ingrown Toenail:
- Orthonyxia, a surgical technique that implants a small metal brace into the top of the nail, was as effective as traditional surgical techniques for preventing ingrown toenail from recurring, according to one study.
- A nonsurgical method for treating ingrown toenail with chemicals uses either sodium hydroxide or phenol, but one study shows that sodium hydroxide procedures have a better outcome and faster recovery than phenol procedures.
Treatment for Forefoot Pain:
- Ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol might provide relief from Morton's neuroma, according to one study. Symptoms improved in 94% of patients who had the treatment, a success rate comparable to that of surgery.
Treatment for Heel Pain:
- NSAIDs reduce pain and disability in people with plantar fasciitis when used with other techniques, such as night splints and stretching.
- Studies show that extracorporeal shockwave therapy provides a very small reduction in heel pain without side effects. It may be a good option for patients who haven't responded well to conservative treatment.
Work-related Foot Problems:
- An estimated 120,000 job-related foot injuries occur every year, about a third of them involving the toes.
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Sep 30, 2009 -
I love training with a heart rate monitor, and Polar is my favorite brand. These days I have been working out with the RS300X ($170). Designed with running in mind, this HRM is great for other sports as well.
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Sep 21, 2009 -
So how did this year's Emmy winner for Outstanding Drama Series follow up its win? With a shocking turn of events that made me stop and wonder if I was on the right channel.
Even the pun-y title, "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency," was sort of un-Mad Men-like.
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