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FEET CONDITIONS- CAUSES AND TREATMENT

 In my last blog, I discussed footcare , why its the most neglected part of the body and  how to care for the feet.  In today's blog I will be explaining  three most common feet conditions ;the causes and treatment . Some common Feet Conditions are ; Osteoarthritis Gout Athletes Foot   Rheumatoid  arthritis Plantar fasciitis Bunions Corns Ingrown toenails Metatarsalgia Nail fungal infection .1 Osteoarthritis osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the cells attack itself. it is basically the wear and tear of the joints, the joints loses its elasticity and leads to decrease in collagen. collagen is the most abundant protein in the body used to make connective tissue, when the joints become devoid of collagen  the bones touch each other and this is where the joint pain occurs.    Causes  Damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones Treatment Increasing physical activity Physical therapy  Weight loss reduces ...
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Caring For The Feet

Caring For The Feet Embarrassing situations happen all the time , but there are somethings that we can  definitely  prevent ,  for example  not caring for our feet. On a regular basis it is expose to bacteria , dirt  and many other germs , it being the" ride or die" of our daily adventures we ought to do right by our soldiers . In today's blog I will be discussing some important facts about the feet, why its the most neglected part of the human anatomy, feet conditions and some steps in caring for them. The feet is located at the most distal part of our body , it is  a part of our body that is used excessively and because of this , it is necessary that attention must be payed to this area. The feet is made of  three sections;  the  forefoot , midfoot and hindfoot. the forefoot is made of the five toes( phalanges).  The midfoot is  a pyramid like collection of bones that form the arches of the feet  (Hoffman , 2021). The ...

The Importance of Sunlight

   For centuries man has had the notion that the sun has healing properties even so , there have been many practices of different cultures that use the sun for various health reasons. Through the years , this view has changed as many medical professionals  and  individuals have lamented on  sunbathing being completely dangerous to the skin and it being the leading cause of skin cancers, whilst the sun may be  play a factor in skin cancers, it is important to mention  that "t here are several factors involved in the appearance of skin cancer. For instance, it may come from   repeated exposure and sunburn, skin prototype,  genetic factors, and age,   among others. The areas of skin that are most susceptible to cancer are the most commonly exposed to the sun such as the face, hands, and neck.  Sunburns greatly increase the risk of skin cancer . The type of skin is also decisive: people with lighter skin and eyes are at a higher ri...

Why Self Care is Important?

yogajournal.com Self care  is not just about grooming ourselves , wearing the latest outfits or buying the most recent iPhone. Self care is something that should resonate deep within; physically, emotionally and mentally. We have to care for ourselves on a full scale . If I must say it is the most difficult thing any human can do because of  our daily relationships with others makes it impossible for some of us to evaluate ourselves,  take time off  or as I wrote in the previous blog have one on one with yourself. When you look in the mirror , how do you view yourself. Try it! Look in the mirror for a minute. What is the first thought that crosses your mind? Is it something bad or good? Why was it the first thought that crossed your mind? I have a strong belief that many of us lose ourselves in receiving and giving our energies on to others. In our interactions with persons we happen to project our insecurities and flaws on to others , as a ...

Self Love

ONE ON ONE WITH ME drdeborah.com A huge part of self love  is  not just loving the good  and lovable part of ourselves but its about accepting our flaws as well. It is difficult to do so in a society that bashes imperfections.  Some of these insecurities are being to thin, too fat, too tall or too short.Our imperfections are part of who we are as individuals, loving one's self  has to start with asking , who am I? Why do I love me? These questions are important in evaluating who we truly are because guess what, our insecurities makes us different and unique from everyone. Insecurities play a big role in how we view ourselves and our interaction with others. Simple Steps  to becoming Self Compassionate according to Melanie Greenberg https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201706/8-powerful-steps-self-love Recognize that you are experiencing emotional distress or mental suffering. Accept that the feeling...

Skin Care

                                           acner.org Wearing makeup is a beautiful thing. I get to do a flawless finish, it increases my confidence, but every now and then I just want to step out and feel confident without any makeup on. When I remove my makeup  I want to make sure that my face is being cared for and this is all in the process of self love. It  has been a long process  for me but don't worry I'm making headway. At a really young age I had terrible acne, guys when I say terrible, terrible!!!. my skin tone was also uneven. It was just a hot mess, definitely not exaggerating.  I would even put powder on my face to cover up my acne, yes!!!  bad decision  because it made it even worst as it clogged my pores and increased the chances of spots appearing on my face again. Now mind you,  I did not know anything about skin car...

The Stigma of Mental Health in Black Community

                                                                                                                   themindofmarvin.wordpress.com( Debose,2016) Today it seems that mental illness is an issue that is hardly spoken about in society, particularly in the black community.Many people tend to associate mental illness with being crazy or delusional but it is definitely a discussion that we need to have. There are many mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar ,(ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ,this is a mental disorder that is characterized by difficulties paying attention or  completing tasks and others just to name a few . These illnesses are experience by...