Is foot pain causing your weight gain?
Watch as we shed light on how foot discomfort can potentially contribute to changes in body weight.
Transcript
[MUSIC PLAYING] Hi. I'm Dr. Vonda Wright with advice to help you stay on your feet.
Seven out of 10 people say foot pain keeps them from walking, and that may lead to weight gain.
The solution? Prevent the three most common foot problems. Avoid athlete's foot.
There are 250,000 sweat glands in your feet, so it's no wonder itchy, smelly fungal infections grow there.
If you're prone to athlete's foot, change your shoes and socks twice a day. Buy socks that wick away moisture and always wear
flip-flops in locker rooms and pool showers. Don't cover up nasty nails.
Hiding thick discolored nails inside shoes or under nail polish makes them worse. See your doctor to be sure there is
no underlying medical condition under the nail. The cause is often fungal so use the same tips
to prevent athlete's foot. Soothe foot pain. Problems in the heel or balls of your feet
can result from weight gain, pounding the pavement, or poor arch support. So stretch your leg muscles.
Icing your feet can help, too, and see a podiatrist for possible inserts.
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