Happy Feet Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Jan 1, 2009 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Fixing Your Feet, Fixingyourfeet.com, Happy Feet

2009 has ushered itself in and with it comes hope for many people. Our world is changing and it is my hope that 2009 will be a good year for you. And of course, I hope 2009 will be a good year for your feet too! I have just completed a redesign of FixingYourFeet.com and New Years day is a good day to roll it out to my readers. Check out the new site. There are new articles, a blister video, product links and foot links, related books, and more. If you would like to read an article on a specific …

Dec 25, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Happy Feet, Merry Christmas

I wish all my readers a Merry Christmas. This is the day to spend with family and loved ones. I pray you have been blessed in this past year. Our home is decorated outside with lights and over 40 Precious Moments figures - angels, the nativity, the wise men, and more. It even spreads over into the neighbor's yard. Two angels are on the chimney, and a six-foot star stands 15 feet above. Last week a neighbor walked over and asked, "What's the star …

Jun 26, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Footwear, Happy Feet, Shape Up Shoes

Most of us wear shoes to protect our feet, provide comfort, and help us in whatever activity we are doing. We walk and run - and in doing so, we exercise our bodies. Today I read about a new line of shoes, Shape Up Shoes, that are designed to exercise our feet, legs, and more as we walk – and importantly, as we stand. Okay, count me as doubtful. But let's be fair and look at some material from their website. Walking on Shape Up Shoes: Walk on the soft, flat platform …

Feb 12, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Happy Feet, sore feet, tired feet

Over the years I have seen many people complete marathons and ultramarathons - walking or running. Most do well, suffering the usual malady of blisters, toenails issues, and an occasional ankle sprain. There are some, however, who finish their events with feet they can hardly walk on. Complaints range from, “My foot feels like one big blister.” to “I can’t walk!” These athletes usually have one thing in common. They have stressed their feet beyond what their feet are …

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Jan 27, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: crocs, Happy Feet

Recently I was doing some Web browsing and came across crocs.com. I would guess that many of you have seen these or at least heard of them. They may seem boxy in the toe, but these shoes have become one of the most popular and comfortable, shoe lines ever. Several companies offer a similar shoe. In the past few years their product line has grown. Crocs are now offered in styles for work, play, leisure, sports, So popular have they become that they can be bought in your …

Dec 8, 2007 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: christmas tree safety, Foot Care, Happy Feet

Yea, I know this blog is about keeping your feet happy. But please bear with me for this post. This tip can help you enjoy Christmas more and be safe at the same time. Christmas trees need a lot of water – a seven-foot tree can take a gallon of water per day. If you have just bought your tree, add two ounces of antibacterial mouthwash to warm water for the tree’s first watering. While the mouthwash kills bacteria, the warm water helps open up the tree’s circulatory system so …

Nov 22, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Foot Care, Footcare, good feet, Happy Feet

Ok, it may sound corny, but since today is Thanksgiving, and since I seem to have this obsession with feet, please allow me to express an opinion. We need to be thankful for our feet – whatever shape they are in. For the record, my feet are generally pretty good. The toenail on my left big toe is weird. This happened after a fully loaded wheelbarrow came down on the nail while gardening. The new nail came in misshapen and not fully attached near the tip of the toe. I have to …

Jun 29, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Foot Care, Footcare, Happy Feet, healthy feet

Rob Conenello, a podiatrist who managed feet at the seven-day Sahara Race in Egypt, told me, “I would go daily to the athletes’ tents to help them prevent injury. The key is to educate the participants on how to tape themselves and care for small problems.” Self-education takes many forms. It’s getting your feet in the best shape and condition possible for the events you do. It’s getting inside your footwear. Literally. Buy a pair of shoes or boots and you’ll get the stock, …

May 4, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: feet stretches, foot care while traveling, Happy Feet, healthy feet

Last week I flew to New York for 10 days vacation in the New England states. Other than a long delay in Chicago, the flight went well. During the long flight from California to Chicago and then from Chicago to Albany, New York, I was again reminded of several easy ways to keep one’s feet happy during travel—especially airline travel. The first tip is about your shoes. Untie them as soon as you are up in the air. Spread the laces apart to relieve tension on the tops of your …

Apr 16, 2007 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: comfortable footwear, comfortable shoes, Footwear, Happy Feet

I’ll admit it. I’m a foot watcher. Wherever I go, I look at feet. If the person is wearing sandals, I notice toes and heels. Are the toenails trimmed and clean? Are the heels smooth or callused? I also notice the sandals. Are they worn down so the person is walking on the sides? Are they gunky and dirty? Many times dirty sandals means equally dirty and uncared for feet. If the sandals are worn down and dirty, I can’t see how they could be comfortable. If …

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