Use an ice pack to alleviate pain, inflammation and redness associated with the bunion. Apply the ice on the joint after elevating the foot on a stool. One can also use bunion gel pads, bunion shields or bunion splints to reduce the pain a…

For some patients it may mean just wearing specials shoes to alleviate any discomfort though most may shy away from wearing something that does not look fashionable. But fashion surely has to be put on hold until the feet are better able t…

Drivers directed their attention toward their radio with the same morbid enthusiasm the Roman Gladiator Tournament produced as the spectators crammed down hot dogs and pounded down beers. The news bulletin yielded further information about…

Calluses are hardened areas of the skin caused by repeated friction and pressure. If the callus is left unattended for a long time, it may become painful and cause a major discomfort. Women are more susceptible to calluses on the feet, esp…

Ignoring the symptoms of deformities of the toes can aggravate these conditions and lead to a breakdown of tissue, or even infection. Conservative treatment starts with accommodating the deformity. The goal is to relieve pressure, reduce f…

Recording the damage in its wake is how meteorologists rank a tornado's severity. The F scale, named for University of Chicago meteorologist Ted Fujita, is based on the havoc wrought by tornadic winds-not on an actual measurement of those …