Gluten Free meals became a reality for our family when a member became gluten and dairy intolerant. After educating myself I became an expert and serviced four local farmers markets with gluten free products. It can be so overwhelming to hear that you are gluten intolerant!   Where do you start? What can you eat? Read more about Gluten Free Consultant[…]

Bunions A bunion (hallux valgus) is a bony protrusion that forms most often in the joint at the base of the big toe.  The big toe joint enlarges and forces the toe to point back toward the other toes, encroaching on them and sometimes overlapping them.  This abnormal positioning puts pressure on the big toe Read more about Why do your feet hurt?[…]

Reducing Foot Complications for people with Diabetes The focus of this best practice guideline is to support nurses as they help people with diabetes reduce their risk of foot complications. Specifically, this guideline assists nurses who are not specialists in diabetes care to: Conduct a risk assessment for foot ulcers; Provide basic education for prevention Read more about Diabetic Foot Care[…]

Take this simple test to check how well your arches are performing their important functions. 1. In bare feet, stand facing a kitchen counter. 2. Place your palms on the counter with slight pressure. 3. Stand with your back straight, and lift one foot off the floor. 4. Slowly lift the heel of other foot, Read more about Foot Test[…]