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My Chosen Charity- Forgotten Feet

Forgotten Feet, it’s a little know charity that works across the UK offering free regular podiatry service for those most in need and least likely to have the means to access it. Here’s a little history of the charity, Forgotten Feet, set up in 2013, in Worcester, by podiatrist Deborah Monk is a rapidly expanding…

Summer tips

Summer is here, and it looks good; it’s only June. We hopefully have at least another three months of this. I have a scattergun of thoughts for you this month, mostly feet related, but some are just health notices, so stick with me. 1- Nail polish, this needs to be removed before your…

Walking in Langport

Every Friday, you’ll find me out walking around Langport. I love Somerset; we are lucky to call this beautiful (if wet) county home. I have a walking buddy, and we make it our aim to try a new route and, of course, test out ALL the local coffee shops and pubs! I find going for…

How do I get rid of numbness in my feet?

Many people suffer from numbness in their feet and legs as a result of nerve damage. This uncomfortable problem is known as ‘neuropathy’ and is often referred to as ‘peripheral neuropathy’ when it affects the hands and feet. Symptoms are often numbness and/or tingling in the affected areas but may also include burning and sharp…

A Stable Grounding

You will get more from your exercise session and more enjoyment from a walk if you have faith in your feet. Fear of falling is a real worry for some people; it’s not just the pain caused by the fall but the worry about the recovery time afterwards and losing their independence. Picking up an…

Sandy Feet

There’s nothing quite like being at the beach, wind in your hair, the smell of the salty sea and sand between your toes. Somerset has many incredible beaches, Langport is a bit land-locked, but most beaches are within a 45 minute drive. Which is your go-to Somerset beach? The long sandy stretches of…

Cracking Callus

The what, why, when and ways of a callus What A callus is an area of hard, thickened skin that build up on your body, most commonly, feet and hands. Why Callus build-up because your body protecting itself from rubbing, injury or pressure We’ve all had calluses form at some point in our lives, especially…

Ouch! My corns ’urt!

The what, why, when and ways of corns What Firstly, a corn is not dangerous, it is a small, circular patch of hard skin. It can be painful if you press the center of the corn. If you have had it a long time, it might be discoloured, this is when people get them confused…

Skin Is Special

Skin is vital to your body, most of us care for the skin on our faces and hands- probably as these are the area’s most seen by other people. The study of skin is called Dermatology, as the middle of the three layers of your skin is the dermis. That’s the science bit over. From…

Christmas foot care

Your poor toes, winter is harsh for them. The cold temperatures make it really difficult for your body to get the warm blood to your feet and hands. When numb feet are combined with icy paths the risk of falling is increased, and that is what I want you to avoid happening. I don’t want…