Archive for January, 2012
How to Treat Frostbitten Feet
Depending upon where you live, your winter weather may be cold this year. (Here in the Midwest, we’ve had an unusual winter – although it’s been colder in January.) If you have been outside enjoying the winter weather, you need to take care to prevent your feet from getting frostbite. By following these tips, you [...]
READ MOREUggs Are Ugly to Your Feet
Sheepskin-lined boots, like Uggs and the various knock-offs, may keep your feet toasty in the winter, but they actually harm your feet. When Uggs were first introduced, they were a favorite among surfers. But in the mid-2000s, celebrities, like Britney Spears and Cameron Diaz, began wearing them, which turned them into a fashion craze. Then [...]
READ MOREDo You Have Flat Feet or Fallen Arches?
How do you know? Have you noticed when walking with wet feet across concrete or sand that your foot’s impression doesn’t appear to have an arch? Or have you had a doctor, podiatrist or certified pedorthist tell you have flat feet? Your foot actually has three arches that help support and redistribute your body’s weight [...]
READ MOREKeep Your Figure Skating from Spiraling into Foot Pain
January is National Skating Month. Figure skating can be a great winter sport. However, all the twists, turns, quick stops and blade work can put a lot of stress on a figure skater’s feet, which can lead to foot pain and injury. Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, calluses, bursitis, neuromas, and sprains are common foot [...]
READ MOREWalkEzStore.com at Indianapolis Home Show
Come to the Indianapolis Home Show, January 20-29, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and check out the WalkEzStore.com. We’ll be located at booth #338 in the West Pavilion. Show Hours: Friday, Jan. 20 – 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 – 10:00 a.m. to [...]
READ MOREAchilles Tendinitis: Do You Have Pain in Your Heel, Ankle or Calf?
Did you know the name Achilles’ heel comes from Greek mythology? When Achilles, the son of Peleus and the Greek goddess Thetis was born, it was prophesied that he may die young on the battlefield. In an attempt to save Achilles’ life and make him immortal, Thetis bathed the infant into the River Styx, a [...]
READ MOREAre You Resolved to Get Fit?
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to get fit? Maybe you want to lose weight, have a better toned body or be more physically active. Regardless of your goal, your exercise plan doesn’t have to be an intense or painful endeavor. Plus exercise provides many health benefits. By following these tips, you can begin a physical [...]
READ MOREIs Weight Loss Your New Year’s Resolution?
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, then you’re not alone. About a third of all people who make resolutions want to lose weight as their primary goal. That’s because over 65% of American adults are overweight. Plus, many people pack on a few extra pounds over the holiday season. If you want [...]
READ MOREHomes, Gardens and Foot Pain Relief
Are you looking for ways to renovate your home? Are you looking for ideas for your garden? Are you looking for foot, knee, hip and back pain relief while doing your home and garden renovations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then check out the WalkEzStore.com at the Indiana Home and Garden [...]
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