My foot issues began one afternoon in high school at football practice. I’ll never forget it. The foot injury was a problem, and that didn’t matter. It was only going to be a game. And it did not matter because my teammates carried me into the locker room. But what happened next is something I wish I could have left untouched. Yes, I had a new pair of shoes (I can’t remember them) and I was eager to go into the field, but I spent most of my time complaining about how they were hurting my feet. They were so swollen. As an athlete, you always run with your best legs and I needed them to come back to normal. Well, that wasn’t true. What happened was that they kept on swelling. They are now almost two years old because they never got better. There’s no way around this one. Unless you just start walking again, which isn’t working for me. You can try this online solution (https://www.foothealthcare.co.uk/foot-healing-heal/) which has some great reviews. Some people swear by it as well. Others use it and report good results, but my experience is limited.
Here’s the full story behind me losing both my feet. So how do we keep our feet healthy, all together? Let’s begin.
What Causes Foot Problems?
Foot problems can vary from one person to another. At times, it can be caused by lifestyle habits such as excess caffeine and alcohol consumption, poor circulation (my feet tend to stay dry), or excessive weight (there’s a higher chance that I’m overweight). On days when I travel using public transportation, there’s always that secondhand coffee cup in the car door. That stuff causes weariness to my muscles, that makes my hands and feet tired, and then my feet are no longer able to move freely.
The result is constant pain, stiffness, and weakness. These days I’ve noticed more and more people who have feet that hurt all of their time, which begs the question: Is it due to overuse of other things that cause fatigue? Or is there some other issue? Like excessive stress, illness, trauma, or even hormonal changes. Either way, foot pain doesn’t usually improve with regular exercise. When I first started exercising in the early 90s, I thought I might have some kind of disease. After all, if my ankles and feet hurt all the time, would I just have the same problem everyone else had. Luckily, today’s health advice doesn’t even mention that particular concern. Maybe you know someone like that, maybe you don’t. I think a combination of different factors is common to all sorts of body types. If you don’t have any idea why you’re not getting it right, I would recommend checking out my webMD page where I list all sorts of ways you can help yourself get stronger, healthier, and more fit. Another thing worth noting is finding out what causes the problem or asking the doctor. Doctors in America recommend researching all sorts of remedies and medical conditions before starting anything.
How Do We Avoid Becoming Older?
It sounds simple, but it can be difficult to accept. Now let me explain why it seems so complicated. First, what does aging mean to us as adults?
Age refers to a range of health problems that can include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, stroke, chronic lung conditions, and many others. Age can affect any part of our bodies including our bones, nerves, blood vessels, skin, hair, organs, intestines, and so much more (http://agingandhealthmatters.org/). For example, age related musculoskeletal diseases, like osteoporosis, make us lose some of our mobility in our youth years, causing the body to become weaker, less elastic and less resilient. Osteoporosis is also associated with increased risk of fracture and bone-related issues and difficulty gaining strength in kids.
Cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, hypoxia, and obesity, can affect our hearts, lungs, and blood vessels. Research shows that increased cholesterol levels increase the risk of stroke and heart disease (http://healthcoach.healthbyhealife.com/cardiovascular-care-risk/#). However, those medications that reduce cholesterol levels, like statin drugs, can lower the risk of developing age-related diseases such as those mentioned above. If you are concerned about your own aging process, here are some tips to improve overall health and ensure longevity: Stay active, eat moderately, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, reduce stress, limit salt intake, maintain a healthy weight, and give medicines when they become necessary.
How Can We Prevent Disease?
Many of my fellow athletes also suffer from frequent infections. Their common symptoms can include high temperatures, loss of appetite, decreased energy, lethargy, headaches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, bloating, joint discomfort, vomiting, cold sweats, and chills. All these symptoms can be found in anyone dealing with infections, especially bacterial ones. Although rare, bacteria in the foot are very real. From plantar fasciitis to sprains, there’s much research to prove that plantar fasciitis is a problem among athletes. Other types of foot issues include heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, foot ulcers, toe fractures and foot trauma, and bunions. Many injuries in the foot can be prevented by proper care of the joints, feet, legs and heels. In addition, prevention of ankle and foot injuries should include proper training and proper footwear. Also, runners should avoid wearing too many layers of socks. Not only will it hinder our ability to move our feet freely, it will also greatly affect our chances of getting sprains. Fortunately, I have had a few success stories where I used professional help from a podiatrist.
Podiatrists, who use gentle, non-invasive treatments such as ultrasound, massage, etc, can help athletes who want to prevent injuries from happening in their life. Unfortunately, unless and until recently podiatrists can’t deliver services in the home but I’ve seen several patients who went under the knife to address their injuries. Still more can be done online, but I feel that’s a little trickier to manage than with a healthcare professional. Finding local podatists in your area is very easy. You can visit https://www.podiatriaphysiologist.com/. Even better, you can find them online via video chat. I recommend doing that before trying to contact them in person. If you need to hear about treatment options from other doctors like neurosurgeons, please check out the National Pediatric Surgery Center at http://npsca.org/. I have written down a couple of links for the videos so you can watch them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjCzNmXKHtw&feature=youtu.be/pj4N6CcIzQ
How Long Does A Body Have To Live?
The average life expectancy is 80 to 90 years old (http://healthinfoexchange.net/health_age_lifespan.htm) while 15% of women and 23% of men live past 100 years. Most medical experts agree that the average human life expectancy is 65 to 75 years old. Of course, in reality, mortality rates vary based on the nation and geography. Regardless of the length of a lifespan, there are several key factors that contribute to an increased risk of death. Common reasons include increasing age, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancers, and respiratory disease (http://healthinfoexchange.net/health_age_life_span.htm). Increasing age is considered to be the number of years between birth and middle age. Excess alcohol consumption increases your risk of dying prematurely. Smoking increases the chances that you’ll develop a heart attack or stroke. Diabetes can lead to memory loss, kidney failure, blindness, hearing loss, and depression. Lastly, lung complications can also decrease your lifespan. All these factors combine to increase your risks of death by 10 to 15%. In contrast, diabetes can reduce the risk of death by 30 to 40%.
What Are Shoes Really Made Of?
Shoes are made from various materials including plastic, metal, and leather from sheepskin. Woollen shoes are also available from sheepskin. Sheepskin is also used inside leather shoe soles and shoes, as leather soles or latex, leather or rubber boots, woollen moccasin, animal hide, and seal skin. Boots come in various colours, designs, shapes, and sizes, from soles to soles and boots to shoes which consist of a sole and boot arch. Wearing shoes is pretty easy compared to most other foot health concerns. Instead of constantly moving our foot through impact zones, we can simply wear light-weight footwear that will allow us to move easily from one place to another. While running and other type of movement may not help with our foot injuries, wearing cleats, sneakers, gloves and tennis balls can help us stay more stable and minimise risks. Shoes made of synthetic rubber or polyester are also very lightweight and stretchable. If you are on medication or taking certain nutritional supplements, shoes can help slow down the amount of fluid heaves we generate in our feet (http://healthinfoexchange.net/health_age_life_span.htm). Those kinds of shoes, however, are usually more expensive than polyester or synthetic rubber shoes. With shoes like sl