We put a lot of weight, literally, on our feet every day, and by the time we’re 50 most of us will have walked about 75,000 miles. It should come as no surprise that foot pain is something experienced by millions of Americans, especially during winter months. From dry, cracked skin to sprained ankles and […]

If you need a pair of running shoes, but you’re confused by the bewildering range of choices, we can help. Finding the shoes that will be best for you is easier than you may think if you keep two basic considerations in mind, the cushion level and your arch type. Cushion level With cushioning, you […]

If you’re thinking of buying a new pair of shoes, especially athletic shoes for your exercise program, it’s a good idea to know your arch type before you buy. You can easily determine your arch type by using the “wet test.” The wet test • Pour a small amount of water into a shallow pan. […]

Gout is actually a form of arthritis caused by an excess amount of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid comes from two sources – our bodies and our diet. Extra amounts of uric acid usually filter through the kidneys and get passed in our urine. If the body produces too much uric acid or […]

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that is draped across the front of your windpipe. Place your fingers on each side of your Adam’s apple, swallow, and you will feel your thyroid gland sliding under your fingers.  Small as it is, the thyroid gland is extremely important as it controls the growth and metabolism […]