How Menopause Affects Your Feet and What You Can Do About It
As a woman approaching menopause, you might expect symptoms like mood changes, hot flushes, and sleep disturbances. However, what you may not realise is that menopause can also bring about foot problems. From dry skin to foot pain, a variety of foot-related issues can emerge during this stage of life. So, how exactly does menopause […]
Smelly Feet – How to get rid of smelly feet
Why do my feet smell? Smelly feet are usually caused by bacteria. We naturally have a skin microbiome which is part of our protective barrier mechanism. However one of these healthy bacteria, or a non-native species, can over develop. As the bacteria multiply and metabolise, they give off smelly metabolic by-products. Regular washing is insufficient […]
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
Evolution of Shoes Once upon a time ago, humans may have never needed shoes just as our predecessors the Neanderthals never had. As time passed and civilisation grew and fell, so did the human foot change. Archeological Professor Trinkaus and others believe that the 1st shoes are thought to have started around 40,000 years ago. […]
A Guide to Children’s Foot Care
It’s important to pay attention to your child’s feet to help keep them fit and healthy. In this guide, we look at the problems that may arise in children’s feet and the symptoms to look out for. We also offer some tips to consider when buying children’s shoes and the importance of a foot health […]
How to prepare feet for running a marathon or long distance
It’s less than two weeks until The London Marathon. With training and getting ready for this long-distance event, we have seen a lot more patients coming to our Podiatric clinics with foot problems. It’s important to prepare your feet for running a marathon or long distance as much as to prepare the rest of your […]
Why could wearing high heels be a problem?
High heels can cause several problems, read on .. High heels are a popular fashion item, but they can also cause a number of negative problems. For one, wearing high heels on a regular basis can lead to foot pain and discomfort. The unnatural positioning of the foot in high heels can cause a number […]
8 things to consider when buying children shoes
Which shoe is the right shoe? Buying footwear is often a worrying time for parents, there seems a mine field of possible future problems if they get it wrong, horrid stories from relatives and friends about foot issues later in life caused by ill-fitting shoes as a child! Of course, there can be problems but […]
The Importance of Footwear in Children
We are all aware of the rate at which children grow and the continuous changes in size and shape, so it can be difficult to consistently buy the correct footwear every time when shopping, even more so when children participate in sport, forever shredding and wearing down the materials on trainers! Generally, when buying kids […]
High Heels – is it worth it?
