Benefits of Barefooting Archives - Joanna G. Shuman, D.P.M., P.C. Podiatry, Foot Surgery, Sports Medicine

12 Aug Five Fun Facts about Going Barefoot and Grounding

Posted at 17:07h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care Bracing, Foot Care Comfort, Home Foot Care, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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1. Ancient Tradition: Barefoot Living Through the Ages Walking barefoot, known as "grounding" or "earthing," is a practice that has ancient roots. Throughout history, many civilizations embraced barefoot living, connecting their bodies directly with the earth's surface. Indigenous tribes, such as the Aboriginal people of Australia,...

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08 Jun Why Is the Bottom of Your Foot Itching?

Posted at 14:17h in Athletes Foot, Corn and Calluses, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Sport Team Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Bottom of Your Foot Itching? Is your foot itching uncontrollably? Pruritis is the medical term for an irritating itch. It can occur anywhere on your body, but it’s more likely to happen to your feet. That’s because your feet are frequently exposed to moisture, irritants and...

22 Jul Why does My Foot Keep Cramping?

Posted at 17:42h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Orthotics for Atheletes, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sport Team Foot Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Why Are My Feet Cramping? Are your feet suffering from painful cramps? Learn more about this common condition and what you can do about it. Why Is Your Foot Cramping? A foot cramp is a muscle spasm that freezes your foot and stops it from moving. Cramps can...

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04 Sep Blisters Care for Feet

Posted at 15:14h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Proper Shoe Sizing, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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How Do You Take Care of Blisters? You know what a blister looks and feels like, but what is it exactly? A blister happens when irritation causes the skin to build a protective layer or bubble on the skin's surface. This bubble fills with fluid, which is...

Ingrown Toenail Removal Care Sterling VA

17 Oct How Long Does it Take for Toenails to Grow?

Posted at 14:29h in Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Toenail Care by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Treat Toenail Troubles Now With cold weather on the horizon, you probably haven't given a thought to foot problems like fungal nails, ingrown nails, and other toenail troubles. After all, your feet are going to be bundled up for a while. But this is actually the...

Self Care with Foot Massages Tips from Shuman Podiatry and Sports Medicine

24 Jul Foot Care Tip – Foot Massages are Healthy

Posted at 18:13h in Foot Care Comfort, Foot Care for Runners, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Sports Medicine, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Give Yourself a Foot Massage You already know how great a foot massage feels. If you have foot problems or your feet are feeling ragged from standing up all day or wearing high heels, a foot rub is almost a necessity. A massage is a great gift...

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11 Jul Tips for Beach Running

Posted at 11:11h in Custom Orthotics, Foot Care for Runners, Sports Medicine, Stretching for Feet, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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A Beginner's Guide to Beach Running Do your vacation plans include some time at the beach? If so, you may already be thinking about getting in some workouts with an ocean view. Beach running looks like fun when you see other people do it. But is...

Athletes Foot Causes and Treatment Shuman Podiatry Loudoun County VA

02 May What Causes Athlete’s Foot

Posted at 14:50h in Athletes Foot, Foot Care for Runners, Pediatric Foot Care, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Tips from Foot Doctor by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Athlete's Foot: Causes and Treatment Your feet carry you through a lot in one day. They help you get to work, exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, all that activity can also attract germs and viruses that cause ingrown nail, fungal nail, athlete's foot, and other...

Beyond a Pedicure with Podiatrist Joanna Shuman

12 Apr Beyond a Pedicure

Posted at 15:33h in Corn and Calluses, Foot Care Comfort, Fungal Nail Care, Ingrown Nails, Toenail Care, Wart Removal by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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A Pedicure Isn't a Real Cure The weather is warming up and thoughts of springtime are leading to thoughts of sandals. Spring might make a young man's fancy turn to love, but it turns a woman's fancy to open-toed shoes and sandals. You might be more than...

04 Jun Walking on Clouds

Posted at 23:47h in Foot Care Comfort, Podiatrist Loudoun County Va, Stretching for Feet, Walking by Joanna Shuman 0 Comments

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Cloud Walking? Walking barefoot on the beach is obviously good for your soul, but did you know that it's also good for your soles? In this post we'll explore the joys of walking on sand, which feels so good, you might call it "walking on clouds." Beach...

Benefits of Barefooting Tag

12 Aug Five Fun Facts about Going Barefoot and Grounding

08 Jun Why Is the Bottom of Your Foot Itching?

22 Jul Why does My Foot Keep Cramping?

04 Sep Blisters Care for Feet

17 Oct How Long Does it Take for Toenails to Grow?

24 Jul Foot Care Tip – Foot Massages are Healthy

11 Jul Tips for Beach Running

02 May What Causes Athlete’s Foot

12 Apr Beyond a Pedicure

04 Jun Walking on Clouds