So many women think that they’re better off wearing flats than heels, but in reality flats can be worse than heels 100 times over. A common misconception a lot of women have is that wearing flats is better for your feet than heels, but that isn’t always the case. Pointy toed flats squeeze the toes together leading to pressure which can lead to skin irritation, bones bending or worse. Other symptoms include persistent pain, and multiple ingrown toe nails that may require surgery to fix. ABC’s Good Morning …
Frostbite – Should Health Women Worry?
When we think of frostbite in Chicago and other large cities, most people think of the homeless and others out without proper foot protection from the elements. But working women, especially those who commute downtown, should also be cautious! So many of my patients commute to the city. They take the train from Naperville or surrounding western suburbs and walk to their offices from the train. I can tell you that most of these women are not wearing Uggs as part of their winter foot …
I love Kitten Heels
As a woman, a female podiatrist and the American Podiatric Medical Association’s expert on shoes, especially women’s shoes – I must say that I do NOT agree with the statements made here in Yahoo this morning about Kitten Heels! I think they are the perfect alternative to heels for women who want or need to feel dressed up. The height is perfect and the usually skinny heel is not an issue with sidewalk cracks! All women know what to avoid walking over when wearing skinny heals …