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Is it Responsible to Wear High Heels While Pregnant?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 11.08.2011 | Parents
Read More: Foot Health, Dr. Neal Blitz, High-Heels, Pregnant, Dr. Blitz, Pregnancy, Model Falling, High Heels Health, High Heels, Foot-Health, Parents News
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

The main concern with wearing high heels while pregnant is the risk of falling and injuring the mother and/or the unborn baby. Heel-associated falls are a real risk when not pregnant, so the risk exists with pregnancy.

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Are Your Feet Marathon Ready?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 10.10.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Feet, Running, Marathon, Dr. Blitz, Plantar Fasciitis, Sneakers, Blisters, Tendinitis, Stress Fractures, Neal Blitz, Foot Pain, Marathon-Ready-Feet, Feet and Marathon Running, Fitness and Exercise, Healthy Living News
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

No matter how experienced a runner, the foot is always susceptible to running injuries.

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What Is Toe Jam?

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 09.10.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Smelly Feet, Hammer Toes, Personal Health, Toe Jam, Toenail Fungus, Fungus, Smelly-Feet, Calluses, Hammertoes, Foot, Feet, Corns, Explained, Dr. Blitz, Tell Me Why, Neal Blitz, Bacteria, Scabies, Smelly Feet Cures, Healthy Living News
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Toe jam is common non-medical term used to describe the 'gunk' that accumulates between the toes. Not all toe jam is the same, however -- and it can result in serious medical issues for some and should not be neglected.

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The Common Foot Problem You May Not Know You Have

Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S. | Posted 09.04.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Pain, Toe Spacers, Orthotics, Healthy Living, Bunionectomy, Bunion Splints, Hammer Toe, Foot Pain, Healthy Living News, Personal Health, Bunion Treatment, High Heel Dangers, Epsom Salts, Arch Supports, Foot, High Heel Health, Bunion Symptoms, High Heels, Bunion Surgery, Bunion Pain, Barefoot Running, Bunion, Dr. Blitz, Neal Blitz, Deep Massage, Flip Flops, Healthy Living News
Neal M. Blitz, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Many people know the term 'bunion' and that it occurs on a foot, but don't know exactly what a bunion is.

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