If your child has ever complained of not being able to sleep at night due to leg pain, he or she may be experiencing what many people refer to as growing pains. They are common for kids during their growth and development years. Growing pains are often characterized by a sharp, throbbing pain in the …
Foot Odor
The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, which means they have the ability to sweat profusely. With your feet encased in your shoes all day and the sweat unable to evaporate, bacteria will begin to grow rapidly. Bacteria then begins to break down the sweat, generating an unpleasant odor. …
Home Remedies for Nail Fungus
Dealing with a toenail fungus? Find out how you may be able to tackle your problem from the comfort of your own home in St. Louis. No one wants to deal with a toenail fungus, but it’s a surprisingly common issue. Besides the unpleasant aesthetic problems it can cause your toenail, you don’t want to just …
Foot Care for Runners
If you’re a runner, it goes without saying that your feet take the brunt of the punishment. In fact, for runners the feet are more vulnerable to injury than any other part of the body. Luckily, both long-distance runners and casual joggers can improve their performance by paying extra attention to their feet and taking …
Flat Feet
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For most people, their feet have a curve or an arch at the bottom that provides flexibility and shock absorption. But for the five percent of …