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Bunion Laser Treatment: Is It Possible?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 04.03.2013 | Healthy Living
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

If you are looking for the most modern techniques in bunion surgery, laser is not currently the best option. What is encouraging is that bunion surgery has changed dramatically in the past few years as surgeons are more focused on both the aesthetic and functional result.

8 Ways Your Clothes Are Hazardous To Your Health

The Huffington Post | Christina Anderson | Posted 03.08.2013 | Style

Talk about getting on our nerves.

Bunion Brother

Randy Eady | Posted 05.01.2013 | Healthy Living
Randy Eady

The foot is art and science in motion. It's the main reason you may want multiple opinions and to seriously consider alternatives to foot surgery. Once you tinker with a masterpiece, it is never the same.

Bring Your Own Stilettos (BYOS) Exercise Class

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 03.25.2013 | Healthy Living
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

As a surgeon who performs bunionplasty surgery to help women return to high heels and pointy-toed shoes, I can only encourage women to consider exercise programs that are aimed at strengthening the feet and legs.

Avoid a High Heel Foot Makeover

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 02.20.2013 | Healthy Living
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

I see many high heel-created foot problems that go on to surgery. Bunionplasty from high heels are common. I can tell you that getting your feet strong is the first step at putting off or preventing a high heel foot makeover.

Bunionplasty: A Plastic Foot Surgery Craze?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 02.17.2013 | Style
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

When considering bunionplasty, it is important to not only consider how the foot will look but also how it will function. Take the time to learn about the methods available to fix your bunion, and you will be that much better off.

My Beautiful Shoes Are Ruining My Feet

Christina Anderson | Posted 02.16.2013 | Style
Christina Anderson

Dear Christian Louboutin, You're giving me bunions.

What You Should Know About Making Holiday Shoes Comfortable

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 01.28.2013 | Style
Dr. Steve Rosenberg

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, and with that comes the dilemma -- what shoes can I wear for more than 15 minutes that are stunning, stylish and comfortable? What a daunting task.

Are Foot Tattoos Sexy?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 11.18.2012 | Style
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Some women consider the foot tattoo the ultimate shoe accessory as they continue their hunt for the perfect shoe. Many say they are just plain sexy. Others regret them and want them removed. Wacky and bad taste tats also find their way onto the foot.

What I Hate About Aging

Ann Brenoff | Posted 08.07.2012 | Fifty
Ann Brenoff

Don't kid yourself: Aging is a bitch who, in the end, wins -- no matter how hard you fight back. Think about it: Have you ever seen a 75-year-old woman with a facelift who didn't look like a 75-year-old woman with a facelift?

8 Things (This) Boomer Doesn't Want For Mother's Day

Ann Brenoff | Posted 07.03.2012 | Fifty
Ann Brenoff

Since my kids will likely want to surprise me (beyond remembering the whipped cream cheese and lox), I do want to pre-empt a few things that probably shouldn't be on anyone's Mother's Day gift list anyway.

How High Heels Ruined My Feet (And I'm Only 24)

The Huffington Post | Alicia Ciccone | Posted 10.11.2012 | Style

I was a strange breed in high school. While most of my classmates cruised the halls in their Hollister jeans and Birkenstocks, my girlfriends and I wo...

How High Heels Ruined My Feet (And I'm Only 24)

Alicia Ciccone | Posted 06.30.2012 | Style
Alicia Ciccone

While most of my high school classmates cruised the halls in Birkenstocks, I wore black trousers, pretty blouses and dressy heels -- every day. But midway through high school, my feet started to slow me down.

How to Plan a College Tour from Hell

J.D. Rothman | Posted 05.26.2012 | Parents
J.D. Rothman

The smugger the tour guide, the less interested your teen will be in the school. Other turn-offs include pink polos with popped collars, Uggs on males, preppy ponytails and perspiration issues.

6 Myths About Bunion Surgery

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 05.16.2012 | Healthy Living
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Some people simply avoid bunion surgery because they may have "heard" some misnomers that guide their decision.

Are You Trying Too Hard to Make Your Kids Think You're Cool?

John Blumenthal | Posted 01.09.2012 | Parents
John Blumenthal

If you're a parent and you're over 50, your kids will not be duped into thinking you're cool if you imitate their clothing style, adopt their slang and embrace their culture.

Goodbye Summer Shoes, It's Time for Fall and Pointy-Toed Shoes Are Back

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 11.20.2011 | Style
Dr. Steve Rosenberg

Fall will be here very soon and as the leaves start to change colors so will your shoe wardrobe. Enjoying the luxury of being able to wear fashion and casual sandals as well as flip flops for the last 5 months was a welcomed relief for your feet.

The Shoe Fits, But Does It Help or Hurt Your Health?

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 09.17.2011 | Los Angeles
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

Shoes now are marketed as the next quick fix for myriad health issues. But what type of footwear is helpful for our feet and joints, and what is simply hype, or even risky, for overall joint health?

Summer Means It's Sandal and Flip-Flop Season

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 08.28.2011 | Style
Dr. Steve Rosenberg

Its summertime ladies, so take out your summer sandals/flip-flops and let your toes enjoy the freedom they have been waiting for all winter.

High Heel Hangover: 6 Steps to Getting Back on Your Feet Fast

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 06.05.2011 | Style
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

It is no secret that high heels are 'bad' for your feet and over time they can cause all sorts of foot problems, but it's the day after wearing high heels that women can have major foot pain or discomfort.

How to Wear High-Heeled Shoes and Walk at the Same Time

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Leora Tanenbaum

Ladies, with all the ice on the ground, it's time to get serious about wearing stable shoes. High-heeled platforms may transform you, but can you take the risk of wobbling around in them?

Shoes, Your Best Friend or the Enemy?

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Steve Rosenberg

Ladies, now that it is Fall and the weather is beginning to change, so is your shoe wardrobe. A new season has arrived. Closed shoes and boots, here...

Kitten Heels? Meow!

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Leora Tanenbaum

Ladies, do not trust fashionistas when it comes to footwear. Clearly, they do not have their feet on the ground. How badly does a shoe have to fit to be pronounced edgy?

Take Off Those Flip-Flops! And 5 Other Essential Summer Shoe Tips

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Leora Tanenbaum

Most of us think of "bad shoes" as five-inch stilettos that cause the wearer to wobble and totter. But flat sandals without any support to the ankle and foot are "bad" too.

Shoes Wisely: 10 Smart Shoe Shopping Tips for the Ladies

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Leora Tanenbaum

There is nothing attractive about a woman who hobbles in shoes that mold her toes into overlapping claws -- even if she is wearing sequined leggings. So choose shoes wisely.