Showing posts with label Healthy Steps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Steps. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Better Flip-Flop Do Exist!!

Better flip-flops do exist! You heard it here first!!

As the Texas temperatures soar, it's time for boating, kayaking, hiking, swimming and all the other glorious, sun-basking sports of the summer season. As you check off your list of things of summer necessities, (sunscreen, towel, snacks, etc.) make sure you also have some sturdy and supportive foot protection that will help you make the most of your adventure. 

While flip-flops are an ever present essential part of the summer experience—who doesn't want to feel the breeze, water and sand on their toes?—many of the flimsy, rubber styles aren’t fit for a day on your feet and cause a myriad of foot problems.
 
Cheap flip-flops can also put undue pressure on the toes, which have to grasp at the sole to keep it on the foot. This unnatural action can cause pain in the feet, change your walking stride and lead to falling, which can cause ankle sprains, stubbed toes and even a broken bone!

By choosing better footwear, you can cut down on these risks, as well as alleviate current aches and pains. Let me introduce you to flip-flops designed for style, support and performance. The Vionic Tide Sandal from Orthaheel!


They have thicker soles and built-in features to protect and support your foot whether you’re packing up for the beach or running around town. These are an excellent alternative to flip flops, as they keep pressure off the toes, provide similar breathability and are a better option for more rigorous activities such as hiking, boating and other active summer fun stuff! They have an orthotic-like foot bed that helps reduce over-pronation and can help alleviate your foot related pains when you are out of your custom orthotics.


These fabulous summer essential sandals are available in a variety of styles and colors right at your friendly Healthy Steps DFW in Grapevine and Keller!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Love Your Feet This Valentine's Day!

We all love our feet, right? Well no….

Many people hate their feet and do nasty things to them with bad shoes and really bad behavior! This Valentine’s Day I want to remind all of you to love your feet as well as your sweetheart!


Lavish some love (and some lotion) on your feet. Dry winter conditions, and being cooped up in shoes all the time, make our skin dry, thickened and scaly. Using a cream with urea like Gormel cream or Kera 42 can be a very loving gesture to your feet! Stop into either the Grapevine or Keller Healthy Steps location and pick some up in time for Friday! And your sweetheart will love your smoother feet more too!

Embrace your feet with love! Yes, I mean that you should wear more supportive, loving shoes! Get rid of those ratty old sneakers and buy some loving supportive running shoes! Throw out those painful high-heeled shoes and be kinder to your feet when shopping for dressy shoes! Replace your nasty socks with soft, nurturing moisture wicking socks! Your feet with thank you.

Customize your love! Take a look at your alignment. Perhaps embracing a new pair of custom functional orthotics will take your love to another level! Combine this with some rapturous stretching exercise to complete your balance therapy.

Need some more foot love or do not know where to start? Take your tootsies to the podiatrist for a check up! Stop abusing your feet and get back on the loving track! Your feet will thank you!


Happy Valentine’s Day!