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Foot Care Web Brochures
This section will link you to a series of very useful web brochures offered by the American Podiatric Medical Association ("APMA"). The APMA is the leading medical society for podiatrists in the United States. According to the APMA, "Podiatry is a field of medicine that strives to improve the overall health and well-being of patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle." The following links connect you with some particularly relevant brochures offered by the APMA:
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Diabetes: 16 million Americans suffer from Diabetes, which can significantly impact the feet. [Click here.]
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(Source: APMA. Added: November 12, 2005. Last Updated: December 11, 2005.)
Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Diabetes, and Foot Health
There is no controversy in the statement that excessive weight, poor diet, and little exercise lead to a range of serious health conditions.
Your feet can be impacted by these conditions as well. Obesity and excessive weight can contribute to arch fatigue, heel pain, general joint pain (arthritis), and corns and calluses.
More important, obesity may cause serious conditions like diabetes or high cholesterol. These can lead to vascular compromise, foot sores, and amputation. For more information on diabetes and foot and skin health, please read the following free booklets from the National Institutes of Health and available here in PDF format:
Please also visit the Diabetes Health Center below.
Poor nutrition (along with other conditions like alcoholism) also causes deficiencies of critical vitamins like B12. A clear link has been established between B12 deficiencies and peripheral neuropathy in the toes and other extemities. Please visit the website for the Jack Miller Center for Peripheral Neuropathy at the University of Chicago for more detailed information on the link between diet and peripheral neuropathy. Please visit FootcareZone's affiliate store Vitacost.com for B12 and other nutritional supplements that may help with neuropathy, joint pain, and other conditions.
Poor diet and lack of exercise are the leading causes of obesity and nutritional deficiencies in America. A doctor recommended exercise and diet regime is critical to combat these dangerous conditions. You should consult with your poditatrist, medical doctor, and nutritionist for the plan that is right for you. For more information, read these free brochures from the NIDDK and available here in PDF format:
Please also visit the Weight Control Health Center and Fitness & Exercise Center below.
(Sources: FootcareZone Medical Director, NIH, NIDDK, and the Jack Miller Center for Peripheral Neuropathy [University of Chicago]. Added: January 2, 2006. Last Updated: January 2, 2006.)
Health Information Centers
WebMD Health is the consumer portal of WebMD. This site offers an award-winning blend of medical and journalistic content for consumers. These health information centers from WebMD Health present some very thoughtful overviews on a range of health issues:
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Arthritis Health Center: Arthritis or other chronic joint pain affects nearly 70 million people in the U.S. alone. Get in-depth information here about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and related conditions. You'll find articles about arthritis symptoms and prevention, arthritis drugs, and other promising treatments. [Click here.]
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Diabetes Health Center: Diabetes affects an estimated 17 million Americans, and the number rises each year. Find in-depth information here about diabetes prevention, diet, treatments, and research. Plus, find daily support and nutritional tips in our online message boards. [Click here.]
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Diet & Nutrition: Get information on dieting and nutrition, diet plans, recipes, fad diets, nutrition facts, and supplements, and find weight-loss tips. [Click here.]
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Fibromyalgia/CFIDS Health Center: Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, and 500,000 more live with chronic fatigue syndrome. Here you'll find in-depth information about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, their symptoms, pain relief, and promising treatments. Plus, find daily help in our online support groups. [Click here.]
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Healthy Men: Get the information on men's health issues that you need to stay strong and fit, avoid stress, and maintain a healthy sex life. [Click here.]
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Healthy Women: Get the information on women's health issues that you need to avoid stress and stay active and vibrant. [Click here.]
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Pain Management Health Center: Chronic pain affects an estimated 86 million American adults to some degree. Here you'll find the latest information on chronic pain treatments, as well as natural ways to manage your chronic pain. Plus, get help daily in our online support group. [Click here.]
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Weight Control Health Center: Weight loss would boost the health of 2 in 3 Americans - the number who are overweight. Find information here on weight loss, diets, and treatments such as weight-loss drugs and bariatric surgery. Plus, get daily dieting support in our online support groups. [Click here.]
(Source: WebMD. Added: November 12, 2005. Last Updated: December 11, 2005.)
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