Welcome to the new year – 2024! It feels like yesterday we were celebrating the Millennium! Let’s start the year with some positive attitude and create some new habits. Did you know that you can improve the health of your feet by managing your diet? Maintaining a healthy diet that is low in trans-fat, sodium, saturated fat and rich in
Diabetes is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects over 250 million people worldwide. It affects your body in multiple different ways and can cause serious complications to your eyes, kidneys, and feet. The role of the podiatrist is paramount in the prevention of foot issues as a simple blister can lead to a chronic ulcer under certain circumstances, especially if
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
This month’s blog – Causes of Corns and Calluses. Corns and calluses are areas of hard skin that develop due to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Podiatrists are trained to use sharp instruments in order to remove efficiently any corns and calluses from your feet. The
Thank you for reading this month’s blog: Diabetes and Your Feet. What is it? Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into our bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release
Whether you’re going on winter walks in the snow, or just going about your everyday life in this cold and wet season, taking care of your feet is imperative. Staying warm when it’s cold outside can be a challenge. As the weather gets colder, small blood vessels temporarily close up and you might see a change in the colour of
Fungal foot infections (FFI) are the most common infections on the foot we see in our clinical practice. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also some fungi that live naturally in the human body. Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult
Avoid ingrowing toenails – An ingrown toenail happens when the edges or corners of the nail grow into the skin next to the nail and break the skin. It is a common condition, and it can be painful, causing swelling, redness, and sometimes infection. It usually affects the big toe, either on one or both sides of the toe. If
Corns and calluses are areas of hard skin that develop due to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Podiatrists are trained to use sharp instruments in order to remove efficiently any corns and calluses from your feet. The process is pain free and will leave your skin