Is it OK to go barefooted? That’s a question many foot doctors around Chicago are asked, and it’s one without an easy answer. When Kids Go Barefoot As toddlers, we likely took our first steps barefooted. Some pediatric specialists actually encourage letting children learn to walk barefooted because shoes, they insist, affect the way children […]

  May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Most people are aware that the sun’s dangerous UV rays can damage their skin and cause skin cancer. Using an appropriately graded sunblock can help prevent many common forms of skin cancer. You might think that because your feet are usually covered by socks and shoes that they […]

No, we’re not talking about the kind of ‘cold feet’ that happen before making a major life decision! With the weather beginning to turn for the better in Chicago, we know many people will soon be asking themselves, “it’s finally warm outside, why are my feet still so cold?” Today, we’ll answer that question and […]

You may not realize it, but the old adage “you are what you eat” applies to your feet, too! Eating a balanced diet can help improve your overall wellness, and eating (or avoiding) certain foods can specifically impact your feet. Today we’ll discuss some of the dietary choices that may contribute to—or help you manage […]

Itchy feet often cause people to see the services of a foot doctor in Chicago. At Mitchell Foot & Ankle, we know many kinds of stresses and conditions—some minor, some more serious—can contribute to the misery of itchy feet. Here are some common causes. Dry skin Dry skin is a common condition for feet, which […]