by Active Alignment | Nov 30, 2022 | Compression, Health, Therapy
Compression therapy is a treatment that is used to improve circulation and reduce swelling by applying gentle pressure to the ankles and legs, which helps to massage vein walls and improve blood flow. It is a simple yet effective way to treat varicose veins and other...
by Active Alignment | Sep 8, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health
Sweet & Salty. It’s a popular flavour combination. Salt enhances other flavours like sweetness, and sugar is just, well… sweet! Unfortunately, for our health, excess consumption of the white stuff is the wrong stuff. And sugar and salt can wreak particular havoc...
by Active Alignment | Aug 29, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health, Shoes
Foot odour, formally referred to as “bromodosis”, is a common (albeit extremely unpleasant) condition suffered by not just the owners of smelly feet, but by those around them as well. Like virtually all other types of body odour, the cause of stinky feet is generally...
by Active Alignment | Jul 4, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Health, Orthotics, Shoes, Therapy
Definitions, Differences, and Treatment Options Most people have a general idea of what calluses and corns are when talking foot health. But the line between the two is often blurry in people’s minds. In this post, we’ll cover not just what corns and calluses are and...
by Active Alignment | May 13, 2022 | Health, Insurance, Orthotics, Pedorthics
The Differences between Custom-Made Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Insoles It is true that not everyone needs custom-made orthotics. Sometimes a set of over-the-counter (OTC) orthotics will provide an acceptable level of relief from a mild condition. However, the...
by Active Alignment | Jan 6, 2022 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Shoes, Sporting
With the winter weather finally setting in, it’s a great time to examine winter footwear and how to choose the right boots for your needs. More often than not, footwear style and/or brand name are major factors that influence a person’s purchase. However, you want to...