New Year’s Resolution for Healthy Feet

Healthy Feet: The Feet's Love Hormone: How Oxytocin Connects to Foot Health As a podiatrist, I'm always looking for new connections between the feet and overall health. One area that has caught my attention is the role of the "love hormone" oxytocin and its impact on foot wellness. A new study from researchers in China looked at the effects of human-administered foot massages versus machine massages on oxytocin levels and brain activity. The results were striking - human massages increased oxytocin by 51.8%, compared to just 18.2% for machine massages. The human touch also triggered more activity in brain regions associated with reward and decision-making.

If taking better care of your health is one of your New Year’s resolutions, start from the bottom up. We often don’t think of our foot health until there’s a problem with our feet. This year, promise yourself you’ll take better care of your entire body. Here are a few simple healthy foot habits to […]

Winter Foot Care Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy

winter foot care tips

Whether you’re slogging through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures in the north, or contending with dampness, chill, and muddy conditions in the south, it’s important to take care of your feet all winter long. You’ll want them to be healthy and ready for action when spring finally arrives. Most Americans will have walked 75,000 miles […]

Why Wound Care for Diabetes Patients is So Important

Person walking in a pool for low-impact exercise, ideal for individuals with diabetic feet to reduce joint strain and improve circulation

For the 26 million Americas affected by diabetes, and the 1.9 million diagnosed annually, approximately 15 percent of those will develop foot ulcers during their lifetime, a complication that may result in amputation without timely and proper care (66,000 diabetes-related amputations are performed annually). But when it comes to wound care, especially foot ulcers, many […]