Health Blog

Our feet work hard for us but they can also be an indication when there is a problem with our health.

For example, always be aware if you consistently have cold toes, you have a cut on your toe that refuses to heal or your feet and ankles swell up.  Such symptoms should be investigated by your medical practitioner.

But there are other clues to look out for too... 

One of the easiest ways to include a healthy addition to your diet is through the use of apple cider vinegar which is produced during the apple cider fermentation process.

We share all the benefits together with the different ways to include this apple cider vinegar in your daily diet...

Many of us might not take enough care of our feet even though they work so hard for us!

There are several skin conditions that can occur if we neglect our feet.

And three of these are nail fungus, athlete's foot and cracked heels...

We have all experienced that phenomenon when we have spent too long in the bath, the Jacuzzi, the pool or even a natural body of water - and our fingers and toes take on a whole new appearance.

They can become wrinkled and pale with the skin sometimes looking a bit bloated and strange.

Find out more about why this happens...

When you child starts to crawl and then to walk, don't be in too much of a hurry to put him or her into shoes.

For example, many parents will buy children their first pair of shoes before they are even walking.  However, research has shown that wearing shoes may actually be doing more damage than good.  While parents may feel that children need a good pair of shoes to protect their feet and ankles as they grow, the shoes themselves can actual hinder muscle development - even causing problems for muscle development from toes right up to hips. 

We share a host of benefits for children who can go barefoot...

Cracked heels are a common condition especially in the summer months when the skin on our heels becomes extra dry and with the situation aggravated by wearing flip flops.

There are other reasons why we can develop cracked heels too..   We share these here.