Tag: feet

Bunions are one of those things that you never think about until it happens to you. And if this aching, painful foot-bone protrusion (which is also called hallux valgus) does happen to you — and it is one of the most common foot disorders out there — you’ll be hard-pressed to get it off your

You might have turned your nose up at a squat toilet you encountered in a southeast Asian country during your gap yah, but there’s merit in squatting for a poop. Research shows that crouching makes it easier to empty your bowels – and who doesn’t want a smooth, effortless poop? But as most of us

What do your FEET say about your health? Doctor reveals all, from them being cold to thick nails and even pungent smells Dr Dawn Harper discuses warning signs in the shape, look and smell of feet  Common symptoms yellow nails can get as serious as skin cancer, she says 90% of women suffer from some form

Nurse, 29, has ‘life-changing’ surgery to remove her bowel and FOUR FEET of intestines after living for years in fear of her colon exploding inside her Alex Newton, from Birmingham, needed the toilet up to 30 times a day  Doctors said her condition was so severe her bowel could explode and kill her But the

‘Having BOTH knees done in the same op halved my recovery time’: Agony aunt VIRGINIA IRONSIDE on the new partial replacements that get you quickly back on your feet Virginia Ironside discusses the new partial replacements that get you quickly back on your feet What was it, six months ago, that prompted me to consult

(HealthDay)—If you have diabetes, it’s time to think about your feet. “Diabetes is a multisystem disease,” Dr. Ronald Lepow explained in a news release from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “Circulation in the feet and legs may be diminished because there are problems with blood vessels that get narrowed or clogged as a