Raynaud's Disease

Raynaud's disease is also a condition that is symptomatic due to exposure to the cold. This affects your hands and feet, most common in women.

Do you notice in the colder months when your hands or feet are exposed to the weather they feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress?

Check out more information about Raynaud's disease and it's symptoms here: Raynaud's Disease

Cold Feet!

Well, since Michigan has jumped right into cold weather let's talk about cold and how it affects your feet!

Have you ever heard of chilblains? Chilblains are caused by the skin's abnormal reaction to cold. Circulation is a determining factor for chilblains; people with poor circulation in the feet are more susceptible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this condition.

Orthotics

Do you know what orthotics are and what benefits they provide? Orthotic devices come in many shapes, sizes, and materials and fall into three main categories: those designed to change foot function, those that are primarily protective in nature, and those that combine functional control and protection.

Check out more about the three different categories of orthotics here:
http://www.greatlakesfootandankle.com/library/1902/Orthotics.html