Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow you to save pre-tax money in an account to use on medical related expenses throughout the year. Depending on your plan, this could cover anything from cold medicine, eyeglasses, first-aid items, and even Bunion Booties! Unfortunately the kicker is that you have to use the money you have deposited into […]
Do Both Twins Have Bunions? Exploring Bunions & Twins The rate of identical twins (developing from the same egg) around the world is the same – about 3 in 1,000 births, while the occurrence of fraternal twins (two different eggs are fertilized by two different sperm cells) is nearly twice as likely – about 6 […]
Predicting the Return of Bunions with X-Rays A recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery shows that x-rays taken right after bunion surgery can “reliably predict” the risk of bunion recurrence over time. X-rays can make these estimates based on a few simple measurements of the patient’s hallux valgus angle (HVA), […]
Bunion Balm: Natural Bunion Remedy Bunions hurt. Bunions, or known in the medical world as hallux valgus, form when the bone or tissue near the joint at the bottom of your big toe shifts out of place, causing a lump on the side of the joint. That lump — your bunion — can cause severe, constant […]
Bunion Bootie Featured in Better Homes & Gardens Bunion Bootie was featured in this month’s issue of Better Homes & Gardens’ Happy Feet article! There’s so much you can do to promote happy healthy feet – exercises, stretching, selecting the right shoes (including high heels), and administering “spa-esque” treatments are all part of the list […]
Study Finds Bunion Bootie Effective in Reducing Bunion Pain A study conducted by a team of podiatrists from the University of Western Australia concluded that Bunion Bootie has helped resolve bunion pain in most of its users, and preliminary data from the study indicated “Bunion Bootie is effective in reducing the pain and HAA (hallux […]
Even Professional Athletes (MEN!) Get Bunions When you think of “bunion sufferer,” who comes to mind? Maybe you think of your mom, or your grandfather, or even yourself. Maybe it’s that ballerina you knew in college or that friend of yours who wears cheap high heels a little too often. But the truth is, bunions […]
Bunion Bootie Recommended by Celebrity Podiatrist on The Rachael Ray Show Bunion Bootie saw another 90 seconds of fame Thursday on The Rachael Ray Show, when celebrity podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal recommended Bunion Bootie as a sleek and sexy way to treat bunions. Splichal referred to bunions as being “one of the most misunderstood conditions,” […]
Holiday Shopping for Bunion Sufferers Winter’s on its way, meaning many of us are swapping flip flops for sneakers and strappy sandals for warm boots. But for bunion sufferers dealing with bunions, our snug, constricting winter shoes often come with unwelcome irritation. If you’ve thought about pursuing bunion treatment before, you might be considering it […]
A Guide to Running with Bunions Happy marathon season! For running enthusiasts, the changing leaves and pumpkin spice craze come with a calendar full of marathon opportunities. It’s an exciting time of year…unless this means you have to run with bunions. Unfortunately, for runners with bunions, marathon season can also be stressful. Say you signed […]
