Why Do Our Feet Smell? Our feet have more sweat glands than anywhere else on our bodies, 250,000 glands per foot to be exact. When our feet sweat, the moisture attracts bacteria. Once the bacteria start to break down the sweat, a foul smell is released. To prevent our feet from consistently smelling bad,READ MORE ›
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How to Stop Foot Pain? Ask Your Mesquite Foot Doctor
Why Do My Feet Hurt? The human foot is an amazing feat (pun not intended) of nature with a complex structure made of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Without it, we would be unable to run, walk, play, kick, or wear shoes. Unfortunately, when we do not treat ourREAD MORE ›
Is It Safe to Go Barefoot in Dallas? Your Richardson Foot Doctor Explains
Have you ever wondered why humans are the only animals that wear shoes? Do we even really need to wear them at all? Is it safe to go barefoot? Why are Humans the Only Animals That Wear Shoes? Some anthropological evidence suggests that humans began wearing shoes about 40,000 years ago, but the oldest survivingREAD MORE ›
4 Reasons Not to Wear Flip-Flops This Summer from Your Garland Foot Doctors
We admit that flip flops are great for keeping your feet cool during harsh Dallas summers. But from the perspective of your Garland foot doctors, flip-flops are dangerous for both your feet and your ankles. Here are 4 Reasons to Avoid Wearing Flip-Flops: Exposed to the Elements Without the protection of actual shoes, you riskREAD MORE ›
When to Buy New Shoes, Explained By Your Richardson Foot Doctors
One extremely common mistake made by walkers, runners, and other athletes alike is failing to recognize when their shoes have been worn out. Wearing old shoes can cause serious damage to your feet. After repeatedly absorbing the shock of step after step through worn out soles, the chance for chronic foot pain increases greatly. TheREAD MORE ›