There are also exercises that are specifically for your feet which can be of great assistance as well. Your feet do quite a bit of hard work! Walking, standing on hard surfaces, running, squatting, and reaching can all take a toll. Foot and ankle exercises have several benefits.
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month and an excellent time to learn about how high blood pressure can increase your risk for heart disease as well as harm your feet.
Read MoreSwelling of the feet, also known as edema, is one of the symptoms of heart failure. Edema occurs because there is excess fluid trapped in the tissues.
Read MoreIf you have Raynaud’s, your toes and fingers experience vasospasms or restricted blood flow to your skin in these areas resulting in feelings of coldness, numbness, painful throbbing, and tingling.
Read MorePeripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque accumulates in the arteries in your legs, decreasing blood flow. Since your feet are the part of your body farthest from the heart, signs of poor circulation may first manifest in your feet.
Read MoreGood blood flow is essential for healthy feet. When circulation reduces, you may notice your feet feel cold more often. There may also be a loss of sensation, making it more challenging to perceive pain, heat, or cold.
Read MoreWe know that cold weather can trigger attacks for patients who have Raynaud’s. This disorder makes the skin on your toes and fingers turn bluish-white and may also result in feelings of tingling, prickliness, or numbness.
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