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May 15, 2011 · by John · In: blister care, Foot Care, Footwear, Health Tagged: black toenails, toenail blisters, toenail care, toenails, trimming toenails

One of the most common questions on online ultra email lists are those about toenail problems, mainly blood under the nail - black toenails. I am often puzzled by these questions because, in my mind, it's pretty basic stuff. It's easy to assume your toenails are fine. You trim them once a month. You really don't understand the relationship between toenails, socks, toeboxes, and how the foot moves inside the shoe. First, look at the picture. This runner has thick toenails. Most likely because …

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Mar 13, 2010 · by John · In: Foot Care, Health Tagged: feet, Foot Care, skin care, toenail care, toenails

Let's confess. You get out of the shower and pull on your socks or nylons and shoes. Right? You don't even really glance at your feet. Unfortunately, that split second, usually an automatic action, causes us to miss things our feet are trying to tell us. So, let's slow down and see what we might have missed. Start with the toes. Use your fingers to spread them apart and make sure they are dry and there are no signs of athlete's foot. Look for calluses on the side or bottom of the toes. Now …

May 17, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: toe nails, toenail care, toenails

Summer means sandals and flip flops, and going barefoot. All of those means your toes are in full display – which means your toenails should be well cared for. By that, I do not mean they have to be polished, but clean and trimmed. How hard can it be to trim your toenails? In all the years I have been patching feet, I have observed that untrimmed toenails are the number one cause of problems leading to toe blisters and black nails. Socks will catch on nails that are too long …

Apr 21, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: bad feet, cracked heels, Foot Care, Footcare, toenail care, ugly feet, ugly toenails

The press release on foot care got my attention. It is timely because we are coming up on summer, when many people will switch to sandals and flipflops – exposing their feet. I have clipped a portion of the press release because it is important to read. In the field of foot care, podiatrists and other experts are acutely aware that unattractive feet can cause significant emotional angst, driving those embarrassed about their feet to seek a solution. Dr. Nicolas Romansky, a Pennsylvania …

Nov 30, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: calluses, Foot Care, foot care wisdom, Footcare, footcare wisdom, shoe fit, toenail care

A recent article in Reader's Digest states that one on six Americans is plagued by foot problems--caused mosty by ill-fitting shoes. The claim is made by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Here are five tips that if you listen to them, and take action, will serve you well: 1. Taking care of your feet is your job. Do not count on someone else to take care of your feet.2. Fit is key. Shoes that are too short or are wrong for the event will make your feet hurt and lead to problems. …

Jun 10, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: feet, Foot Care, Footcare, pretty feet, skin care, toenail care, toenails, ugly feet

Ok, let’s get right to the point. Summer is here and many of us will be wearing sandals, flip-flops (mentioned in the last post), or going barefoot. You will see your feet—but so will many others. So the question is, Are your feet pretty? Some of you may say, I don’t care, while others while answer with either a Yes or No. Let’s spend a few minutes talking about our answers. If you answered, I don’t care, I really can’t argue with you. But… In some cultures, …

Oct 28, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: blisters, boot fit, fitting boots, Foot Care, foot care kits, Footcare, Footwear, Hiking, socks, toenail care

Just because fall is here and winter is around the corner, our outdoor time doesn’t have to end. Trails are a great experience as colors change and the temperatures are cooler. Many hikers lace up their boots and go for miles without foot problems. Others can put on the same type of socks and boots, and have all kinds of problems. No two hikers' feet are the same and how they react to the stresses of hiking will vary. You'll enjoy hiking more and have more success when you make smart choices in …

Aug 27, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: ankle care, blisters, fit, Fixing Your Feet, Foot Care, foot care basics, foot care kits, Footwear, gaiters, insoles, maceration, podiatrists, socks, tendon problems, toe surgery, toenail care, turf toe, warts

For the past four years, I have written the monthly Fixing Your Feet Ezine. That’s a lot of words about our appendages that we so often take for granted. Is there really that much to say and is it important? For athletes, especially extreme athletes, you can never have too much information. Whatever we do, it’s usually our feet that get us there—and back. In the same way we spend money on gear and training, and travel and food, we need to remember our feet. There is a lot of …

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