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Running Debate: Where Your Foot Should Strike
Whether you're new to running or have been running for years, you want to do all you can to prevent foot pain, pulled muscles, shin splints, and runner's knee. Although running may seem like an innate skill we're born with, fine-tuning your technique is essential for avoiding injuries.
Experts may tell you that preventing pain and discomfort is as easy as running "correctly."
Got Bunions?
Bunions! If you have them you know where they are. That bump on the joint growing just south of your big toe.
Bone Quiz: Hand vs. Foot
I'm sure you've realized that there are A LOT of bones in your hands and your feet. So I was wondering if you knew ...
Which body part has MORE bones?
What's the Deal With Charley Horses
Ever been awakened by an excruciating cramp in your calf? Your foot? Both at the same time?
Bone Up on Bones: Foot vs. Spine
Our bones have many important jobs. Not only do they give our bodies shape and structure, they also protect some vital organs. Not only that, but bones also store minerals like calcium and release it into our blood stream when needed.
Reflexology
Everybody loves a good foot massage now and then, but did you know that some people believe it can heal certain diseases? Reflexology, an alternative healing practice, looks a lot like massage from the outside, but the practice involves stimulating areas on the feet and hands that correspond to glands, organs, and other body parts. Stimulating these reflexes properly can have therapeutic effects.
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Beauty Mark It! A Fab Foot Cream
I've recently discovered this great new line called Cake Beauty where everything smells like desserts. Since I've got a major sweet tooth, I'm totally in love with this brand.
I got this amazing Cake Walk Triplemint Foot Creme, $16, about six weeks ago and I am already running out if it!
Stretch It: Shin and Ankle Stretch
After long bike rides, my shins and the tops of my feet are often tight. All that flexing of my ankle and pulling up on the pedals to maximize my stroke takes its toll on this part of my body. Once I slip off my stiff cycling shoes, this is the first stretch I do.
Stretch It: Towel Foot Stretch
If you think about it, your feet take a lot of beating, from pounding the ground when running, to walking all over the city, to wearing high heels. They carry the weight of our entire bodies, so take time to give them some TLC. This stretch will target the muscle in the soles of your feet, but will also stretch your calves.
Foot Massage Anyone?
Spicing things up in your love life doesn't always have to involve taking off your clothes - you may just need to take off your shoes and socks.
Whether you are the giver or the receiver, both people benefit from a foot massage. Of course the receiver will experience less stress and pain relief, increased circulation, and unexplainable pleasure, but the giver reaps the benefits too.
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