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 …
Dr. Marlene Reid talks stiletto heels with Oprah
Dr Marlene Reid tells Oprah, “You have a Bunion” while giving advice to her and the studio audience during a show segment featuring “Higher than ever” stiletto designer high heels.
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 …