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A Step-By-Step Guide for Choosing the Right Orthotic Insole for You
Been thinking for a while on which orthotics to choose? There are dozens of brands available on the market, and each of them sell up to a dozen more insoles. So, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. It’s easy to just search on Google and choose the bestselling orthotic on the…
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What are the Best Exercises for Peripheral Neuropathy?
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage affecting nerves that connect our brain to the rest of our body. Neuropathy literally means “nerve disease”. Peripheral refers to distal body parts such as the feet and hands. Peripheral neuropathy is commonly caused by diabetes. It usually…
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Do Diabetic Socks Really Work? (And Recommendations)
If you or your loved ones have diabetes, chances are, you’ve been recommended by the treating physician to wear diabetic socks. They even might have recommended some brands that you bought and tried. As a patient, it’s definitely understandable that you accepted your doctor’s advice without further thought. You wear…
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Here are 5 Must-Try Home Remedies for Swollen Feet (Edema)
Our feet swell due to a variety of reasons. Normally, you’re playing some type of sport and sprained your ankle. Due to this, your ankle is painful and swells due to inflammation. In these cases, stick to the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) therapy. The case of swollen feet is…
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These are 7 Must-Have Products for Your Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes is a non-communicable disease, meaning you get it from a poor lifestyle instead of getting infected by something. As of 2021, the number of diabetics in the world is around 537 million according to the International Diabetes Federation. That’s 1 in 10 adults. It’s now estimated that by 2045…
