Cramping is a common issue, yet the origins of muscle cramps are relatively unknown. Sometimes cramping is sign of somewhat benign issues such as the lack or hydration or electrolytes. Other times, cramping can be a symptom of more serious problems. If walking leads to cramping and is accompanied by painful, aching or tired feelings […]
Category: Diabetic Foot Care
When Nerves Hurt: Part III
The peripheral nervous system found throughout the body works closely with the brain and spinal cord to send and receive messages. The system is responsible for telling the brain that ice is cold or a knife is sharp and the brain in return sends signals to tell the peripheral nervous system to activate muscles. When […]
Protecting Your Feet From The Summer Sun
June brings the first waves of summer with higher temperatures and longer days. Despite the widespread availability of sunscreen, the Center for Disease Control reports that only 37% of women and 15% of men apply sunscreen to prevent sunburns. As a result, half of Americans have been sunburned in the last 12 months. It is […]
Being Proactive With Diabetes
In the United States alone, 1.4 million people are diagnosed with diabetes each year! The prevalence in the population is 9.3%, and 86 million Americans have been diagnosed with “pre-diabetes.” Diabetes is ranked the 7th leading cause of death. Being diagnosed with diabetes is life altering, but the diagnosis is what you make of it. […]
National Foot Health Awareness Month
You may have heard the saying “April showers bring may flowers,” but April is also national foot health awareness month. Having healthy feet is imperative for staying active and fit. The average moderately active person will take 216,262,500 steps in their lifetime, which is equivalent to 110,000 miles. That is a lot of miles to […]