Question 1

can footwear help or hinder children's foot health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If properly fitted and supportive they can help.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: foot health?

Accepted Answer

Foot Health: Foot Health is knowing your feet, checking them daily for any signs or changes that are unexpected.  Noticing any changes in colour, hair, feeling, or lesions on your feet.  Also making sure you are wearing the proper shoe gear, socks, for whatever type of activity you are attempting to preform (work, workouts, climbing etc.)

Question 3

high heels vs. flats for your foot health?

Accepted Answer

Supportive foot wear: Generally a high heel is not good and can cause multiple problems in the future, a flatter shoe that provides enough support for your feet is best, .

Question 4

who is expert in foot health?

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Podiatrist: A podiatrict foot and ankle surgeon is an expert in foot and ankle health.

Question 5

should i wear arches for the best support and overall foot health?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Most good supportive shoes have some arch support built-in.  If you are wearing flat shoes, or have some pain/fatigue/aching in your arches or legs arch supports can be a good idea. Start with an over-the-counter arch support first, and if you still have issues see a podiatrist.

Question 6

where can i get a foot health practioner to scrape out my hard skin?

Accepted Answer

Any podiatrist: Most podiatrist will do this type of treatment if it is medically necessary.

Question 7

similar problem with neuromas on both feet. anyone here with knowledge about foot health or shoes with ideas?

Accepted Answer

You have options: Typical conservative treatment includes a metatarsal pad in the shoe to help spread the metatarsals and reduce pressure on the neuroma.  Avoid shoes with heels that pitch the body weight forward onto the ball of the foot.  Finally, some people have found relief with barefoot or minimalist shoes, but this is based on anecdotal evidence and is not accepted in mainstream medicine.

Question 8

any reason why are sweaty smelly feet known to be healthy feet?

Accepted Answer

I don't think...: Sweaty smelly feet are necessarily known to be healthy feet.  It will correlate with good blood circulation, but that doesn't mean they should also be smelly.  That is usually caused by bacterial or fungal presence.  You can get rid of that by spraying "clean sweep" (a solution produced by tetra medical) in your shoes.  This is a nano-silver solution that sterilizes the shoes.

Question 9

can any doc explain why are sweaty smelly feet known to be healthy feet?

Accepted Answer

Good health doesn't: Equate to good hygiene and vice-versa. It's like comparing apples with marbles. Similarly, how come some macho athletes have body odor.Kidding aside, smelly feet may signify some serious medical illness like diabetes, kidney or liver problemß etc. Just a thought! http://health.Yahoo.Net/caring/18-things-your-feet-say-about-your-health.

Question 10

how does athlete's foot affect your overall health?

Accepted Answer

One could get: An infection from it, one could have itching from it. It can spread to other body parts or another person. It may cause feet to smell.

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