Oct 03, 2009 -
My closet is the most unruly area of my home, and my shoes are the worst of it. The thought of keeping them all in shoe boxes, clear plastic or not, is actually funny to me; they wouldn't last even a week. But I applaud anyone who can keep up with it.
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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 22, 2009 -
My daughter doesn't have a swank pair of custom-made high-heeled slippers like Suri Cruise, but she was gifted a bag of plastic princess ones a few years ago. Though my girl only wore them around the house to play dress up, her feet are not strangers to an arch. While shopping for dress shoes at Nordstrom, there were several wedge and tiny kitten-heel styles available in her size!
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Apr 03, 2008 -
Rihanna does with her Yves Saint Laurent jelly wrap-up sandals ($195) but I find they deliver some nasty blisters!
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Would You Wear Plastic Shoes?
Totally — plastic shoes are a summertime staple!
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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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Jul 08, 2009 -
If you choose to run outside on a trail or sidewalk instead of using an electricity-driven treadmill, you're already doing your part to help the environment. You can do more though, with the help of Brooks. The brand has developed a new racing sneaker called the Green Silence.
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Jun 02, 2009 -
UPDATE: Chloë has teamed up with Opening Ceremony to create a footwear collection with Bass Weejuns, a brand she used to sport back in the day.
Chloë Sevigny has a serious shoe addiction. "I have hundreds of pairs.
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May 28, 2009 -
Here's the thing. I love cool kicks, and I dream about exotic locales. Therefore, I should adore these Simple Sunset Joe Curran eco-friendly sneakers ($60), right?
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Jan 22, 2009 -
Anyone else know the musician Fantastic Plastic Machine? If you're into swanky, bossa nova electro tunes, you may want to hear the Japanese DJ out. These fantastic elastic shoes reminded me of the fantastically named artist.
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Nov 17, 2008 -
When you travel, so do your shoes. Duh. Many use shoe bags to protect their footwear but for those who don't, there's another solution.
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