4 DIY Homemade Foot Products You Can Try Your feet carry a lot of weight throughout the day, and wearing shoes means subjecting them to additional pressure. It is important to rest and look after your feet. This month I thought you might like some ideas to create your own DIY homemade foot products. An aromatic foot bath, a glorious
Everything about treatment – What is an ingrown toenail? The nail becomes ingrown when the side of the nail cuts into the skin next to the nail. This can become painful. Any toe can be affected but it is usually the big toe. It is a common problem, especially in teenagers and young adults. However, ingrown toenails can also occur
Fungal nail infections are very common in daily podiatric practice, and it is very hard to eradicate. Toenail Fungus. One Step Ahead. There are plenty of home remedies, but they don’t seem to work. And a true nail fungus doesn’t just go away on its own. Fortunately, the team at Medipod Clinics can address any nail fungus issue you may
Ageing takes a toll on the feet. Ageing feet need extra care, over time, feet flatten and become wider. The fatty padding underneath our heels and the ball of the foot wears down. That leaves the bones and joints of the feet more exposed to pressure and therefore corns and calluses can become painful. In addition, an injury, as simple
New Year’s Resolutions: Let’s Put a Smile On Your Feet So, as well as vowing to watch less television or keep on top of the dishes this New Year, make sure you put the comfort and wellbeing of your feet on your list of resolutions too. We’ve put together a few ways that you can start giving your feet the
Myths and Legends About Verrucas! Verruca pedis is one of the most common conditions we treat in the clinic daily. It is certainly one of the most Googled foot conditions. As with everything on the internet there is good and bad sources of information, verruca treatments are no exception. They go from the sublime, to the ridiculous to the outright
Verrucas are a nightmare to get rid off but don’t get dishearten if you discover one in your foot. At Medipod Clinics, we have a new equipment, and I am determined to help you clear your verruca. WHAT IS SWIFT® AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Swift is a new technology, developed in the UK in 2016. Swift uses microwave energy
Children are not small adults. Many problems in children are associated with growth, overuse, weight gain and postural change. The podiatrist can provide a diagnosis, and then either manage the condition or refer appropriately. Treatment may take the form of footwear advice, biomechanical assessment, provision of orthoses (special insoles), active hands-on treatment and health education. Children can get many of
It’s finally summer! Or at least I am hoping it will be soon! So here is this month’s blog – Healthy and Sandal-Ready Feet for Summer – 10 Simple Steps. Summer can be hard on your feet. The combination of heat, sun, and sand can take a toll on your tootsies. But it doesn’t have to. These simple steps to fabulous
Top Tips to Avoid Heel Pain. Heel pain is one of the most common foot pains us podiatrists treat. Heel pain can either be at the bottom of your heel, or the back. The most common type of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This is both arguably an inflammatory and degenerative condition, therefore early diagnosis and treatment, would result in