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Pretty Feet At A Price

Honestly, I have never been fond of the way my feet look. I used to blame it on the fact that I participated in marathons … and when my feet weren’t pounding the pavement on daily runs they were being crammed in high-end heels as part of my not-so glamorous job as a television journalist. But, the truth is my feet were never pretty… even before I made them carry me 26.2 miles without stopping. However, I never contemplated “fixing” them with surgery. Now, it seems I may be in the minority. Surgery (and vanity) has moved south—-to one’s toes. … Continue reading →

Foot Odor

Foot odor may be annoying, but it usually isn’t serious. Most often the culprit is overactive sweat glands — excessive sweating creates the perfect environment for bacterial and fungal growth. So what can you do about stinky feet? When my brother was in high school, I used to attack him and his friend Michael with a can of Lysol because their feet smelled SO BAD! That didn’t cure the problem, but at least the air freshener smelled better than their feet. Change your socks throughout the day. Bring extra pairs to work with you and switch for fresh socks every … Continue reading →

My Monday Feet Were Made For Walking

Just five days left until the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. I’ll be walking the 1K next Saturday morning and I need to be on site by 6:30 in the morning. Part of my preparation is walking 1K every other day this week and riding my stationary bike for 45 minutes on the alternating days. Since the walk takes place outdoors with more than 10,000 participants, I’ll be alternating the incline to imitate walking up and down hills as well as the uneven feeling of pavement under the feet. The 1K is not a huge distance to walk, … Continue reading →