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...
by Active Alignment | Sep 7, 2021 | Arthritis, Exercises, Footwear, Health, Physio, Shoes, Sporting, Therapy
A healthy foot is a happy foot! So, this month we’re discussing the benefits of foot care at every age. While each person’s feet are unique, there are some simple, universally beneficial foot care strategies for all ages and stages that will keep feet in...
