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With time, age affects all parts of the body, including your hard-working feet! There are many signs of aging to be aware of. With special care at home and from a foot doctor around Chicago, you may be able to stave these effects off for additional years. How Do Feet Change With Age? Shoe size. […]

Oftentimes, having yellow feet is nothing more than a result of pressure and friction from everyday activities. Some may be asking, “when do I know that having yellow feet is a sign of something more?” Mitchel Foot and Ankle is here to answer some of these questions and let you know when it may be […]

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 […]

When spring finally reemerges, you’ll want your feet to be healthy and ready for warm weather activities and sandals. That’s why it’s important to take care of them all winter long. For us here in the Midwest, winter means slogging through deep snow and braving sub-zero temperatures. To help keep your feet in tip-top shape, […]

There are many reasons to ensure that your feet are properly protected and warm during the winter, but the most important is that frostbite can be a downright miserable experience. Your foot doctor in Beverly has some timely tips for preventing and, if necessary, treating frostbite. What Is Frostbite? Frostbite occurs when the skin, or […]

Winter is getting close and we know shoes become a big source of discussion for many people. Which shoes provide the most comfort? How should my winter boots fit? Our foot doctor near Chatham has all the answers for you to keep your feet warm as the snow begins to fall.   Opt For Natural […]