Posts by Health First Southam
Why Good Podiatrists Are the Heroes of Heel Pain – #PodsHealHeels
Do you ever feel like your heels are staging a revolt against your every step? That stabbing pain with every morning shuffle out of bed? You might just be experiencing the notorious heel pain. But fret not, for in the world of foot afflictions, there shines a beacon of hope: the Podiatrist. Not only will…
Read MoreChanges are afoot!
Inflation is taking its toll on our business so our PODIATRY fees ONLY will be increasing on 1st October 2023 by approximately 7% which is still below the rate of inflation. As always, we try to provide as cost-effective care as possible, complemented by products you can buy to use safely at home – most…
Read MoreHow to Cure Achilles Tendonitis (Tendinitis)
For most people, if they are asked to name one tendon in their body, it would be the one at the back of the heel – the Achilles tendon. The name comes from Greek mythology, where Achilleus, the greatest of all the Greek warriors and hero of the Trojan War, was known for one weakness…
Read MoreHow to cure chilblains (and help other circulatory problems)
Chilblains, also known as perniosis, are a common and often painful condition that affects the feet and toes. They are caused by a reaction to cold temperatures, resulting in the small blood vessels in the skin becoming inflamed and damaged. This can lead to swelling, redness, and itching of the affected area, as well as…
Read MoreHow To Cure Fungal Toenails (Onychomycosis)
You’ve probably seen the adverts on TV trying to sell cures for fungal toenails – those nails which are yellow, thickened, crumbly, and sometimes painful. That shows you how common the problem is when it is worth the pharmaceutical companies spending money advertising their products on TV. And it is common, very common – depending…
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