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 […]
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 (in Japan) to 20 ( in some parts of […]
Bunion Booty with Bunion Bootie? It’s Saturday morning and you are on your way to your favorite instructor “Toning Tony”‘s killer body conditioning class. Famous for his squat series at the end of class you continue to endure this weekly punishment as you are committed to get the “glutes of your 20s” back. […]
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), or the angle formed by the toe […]
It’s easy to take the health of your feet for granted. However, many occupational stresses can cause feet health complications. When your feet are sore or injured, your entire outlook on life gets affected. If you’re experiencing foot irritations, there are alternative remedies you can try before seeking out professional help. Below, we’ll examine what […]
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 pain, since your big toe […]
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 of to-do’s. But if you have a specific […]
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 […]
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,” pointing out that while people commonly think the condition occurs when […]
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 more seriously at this time […]
