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
I can’t believe it’s June already! It will be time to splash around, and walk in the sand, feeling the warm, summer air stroking your face! I can’t wait to go on holidays! But sun, sand and water can be harsh on your feet. Dry skin and cracked heels are a very common foot condition podiatrists see daily, especially during
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
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
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
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
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
This time I thought about telling you a bit about myself – Faye Vogiatzoglou. At work, I don’t tend to share a lot of information about my personal life. Besides, you are coming to me about your feet! I would like to focus on you! YOU are my priority. I would love to know more about you. Let’s be open
So, what comes into your head when you think of a podiatry clinic? I asked some of my classmates at college what they know about podiatry and how they’d feel about having to attend a podiatry appointment. Many people told me that they wouldn’t see the point. They’d be scared or wouldn’t want to go because they think it would