Feet Remedies - Help Treating Plantar Fasciitis and Toenail Fungus

Therapy Combinations for Plantar Fasciitis

by Amy Williams

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can affect a person’s overall quality of life, as it can lead to severe heel pain and prevent even simple activities, such as walking, from happening. In deciding on the management of this condition, the majority of medical specialists prefer to use therapy combinations, rather than rely on a single approach. In this article, we will discuss about these therapy combinations and how efficient they actually are, in reducing the severe pain heel and other … [Read more...]

Simple Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus

by Helen Anderson

Toenail fungus is one of the most common fungal infections, involving part of or all of the elements that constitute the nail unit (nail plate, bed or matrix). Often times, doctor recommend topical creams and oral medication for the treatment of this fungal infection. However, topical creams take a long period to work and oral medication causes a number of discomforting side-effects. In such situations, it is only normal to turn to simple home remedies, in order to improve the appearance … [Read more...]

5 Do-It-Yourself Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

by Helen Anderson

Plantar fasciitis is a constant, nagging pain for many people who suffer with it. But most cases of plantar fasciitis can be treated at home with a few easy remedies; avoiding numerous doctor’s office visits and potentially surgery. So what can you do to start treating your plantar fasciitis now? The answers are easier than you might think! Before we can jump into the remedies for plantar fasciitis, it is important to understand what it is. Your plantar fascia is essentially tissue that … [Read more...]

What happens if you ignore the toenail fungal infection?

by John Wright

According to an infographic designed for nail fungus, almost 12% of the general adult population suffers from such an infection. The condition is more often diagnosed in the older population, with toenails being predominantly affected by fungal infections. As there are many serious conditions out there, not many people pay attention to the changes their toenails go through. If there is no pain, then the fungal infection will definitely be ignored. What happens if you ignore such an infection? … [Read more...]

Supplements & Vitamins for Plantar Fasciitis – Science Fact or Fiction?

by John Wright

Plantar fasciitis affects people of various ages and occupations, interfering with their daily functioning. A number of conservative treatments have been proposed for the management of this inflammatory condition, including orthotic inserts, night splints and toe separators. However, in the past few years, more and more specialists have started to discuss nutritional considerations for plantar fasciitis. It seems that there are a number of supplements and vitamins that could be used to … [Read more...]

Is Toenail Fungus Contagious?

by Helen Anderson

If you have been diagnosed with toenail fungus, it is only normal that you are interested if you are contagious or not. The same level of interest is valid, in the situation that someone you know has been diagnosed with this condition. Well, to put in a nutshell, toenail fungus is contagious, being transmitted from one person to the other or through various objects/surfaces. In the paragraphs that follow, we will shed light on the matter, helping you understand more about the way toenail … [Read more...]

Nail Fungus Home Remedies – What Really Works

by Amy Williams

When a person is diagnosed with nail fungus, it is only normal he/she is interested in seeking out the right treatment. However, as the doctor will clearly point out, medicated creams and other topical solutions might take between several months and a year to clear up the infection. Oral drugs are stronger but they come with side-effects. Given such matters, turning to home remedies seems like the natural thing to do. As you will have the opportunity to read in the following paragraphs, … [Read more...]

Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis – Buyer’s Guide

by Amy Williams

The inflammation of the plantar fascia can influence a person’s quality of life, especially when it is accompanied by the stabbing pain at the level of the heel. The condition is known as plantar fasciitis and it can affect people of all ages and occupations, being aggravated by a number of factors, including excess physical training, running and inadequate footwear. Medical specialists recommend physical therapy, night splints and shoe inserts among the conservative treatments for … [Read more...]

Foot Pain Identifier – How To Identify Foot Pain

by Amy Williams

The foot is one of the most important parts of the human body, having to sustain the entire body weight and also to ensure locomotion. The foot contains no less than 24 bones, not to mention tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues. The support at the level of the foot is given by the plantar fascia, with additional support being offered by fat pads (these also absorb shocks). The pain that appears at the level of the foot is often a symptom of an underlying condition. In this article, we … [Read more...]

How To Quickly Get Rid Of Foot Fungus

by Amy Williams

If you have been diagnosed with foot fungus, it is highly likely you are suffering from a number of common symptoms. Your toes are itchy all the time and, the more you scratch, the higher the risk of your skin cracking and the infection progressing. The burning sensation can become quite intense and your toenails change their color, being either white or yellow. In time, they can also modify their texture, curling or lifting themselves from the nail bed. Fungal infections can cause toenails … [Read more...]