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The foot is a complex structure in the body having the maximum number of bones. But the skin on the surface of the foot is susceptible to many ailments and infections. The most common are corns, cracked heels and fungal infection of the toes. The body hosts a variety of bacteria some being good and some being bad. But most of those bad bacteria are found where the body sweats the most. That unfortunately leads you to the foot which has more sweat glands than any other body part. Fungus usually grows in warm, moist conditions. It’s important to keep your feet clean and dry. That goes for your shoes and socks too.

See your podiatrist

If you feel that you are suffering from constant foot odor and foot infections, you need to see a podiatrist. Foot and Ankle Associates in the San Jose area of California have some of the most experienced podiatrists working for them, who will diagnose and treat foot problems in people of all ages. Whether you’re suffering from a common fungal infection or something serious like ganglions, the doctors from Foot and Ankle Associates will help you lead an active lifestyle free from foot problems and ailments. You can call 408-358-6234 for a consultation or visit their corporate website at www.sjfeet.com for more information.

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LiveJournal: The First Decade

Just in time for holiday shopping, we're thrilled to announce the release of our ten-year anniversary anthology. Published by Blurb.com, the book showcases a decade of extraordinary talent drawn from LiveJournal users around the world. This must-read compilation features stories, memes, photos, comics, editorials, graphic content, and more, including:

1. Excerpts from Oh No They Didn't (a/k/a ohnotheydidnt), the largest community on LiveJournal, covering celebrity gossip, entertainment news, and pop culture
2. A look at post-Katrina New Orleans from the journal of Poppy Z. Brite
3. Gripping narratives, including a poignant reverie on a blind date
4. Photography that spans the globe, ranging from old-fashioned Polaroids to underwater photography
5. Mouthwatering dishes from food_porn

What began as a late-night inspiration back in Brad Fitzpatrick's college dorm in 1999 has grown to encompass nearly 25 million users worldwide, with journals and communities covering every conceivable hobby, passion, and topic. To get your copy, please visit the Blurb Bookstore. For updates and entries from book contributors, please join lj_turns10.

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sjfeet

All of us are aware of the excessive pressure to which our feet our subjected in our busy lifestyles today. This excessive stress and pressure expresses itself in the form of several foot ailments. Podiatrists have reported a considerable rise in the number of patients suffering from various foot ailments. To add to this, the constant use of tight and improper footwear and the lack of proper foot care have resulted in aggravating these foot ailments.

 Symptoms of an underlying condition

One of the most common foot ailments caused due to excessive stress and pressure on the feet are foot corns and calluses. Foot corns and calluses are thickened and rough portions of the skin caused due to the pressure and friction on the skin. They can occur on any part of the foot, between the toes, under the foot, etc. and are usually not painful but when they begin to cause pain it is a sign that treatment is needed. Though foot corns and calluses are considered as foot ailments themselves, they are actually a symptom of an underlying condition due to the excessive pressure and strain.

Foot and Ankle Associates are a group of enthusiastic podiatrists who can help you bring about an effective cure for corns and calluses. Since corns could be a symptom of some other foot ailments, careful diagnosis and treatment s important. There are also several effective foot care products that can assist in the treatment of foot corns and calluses. These foot care products include corn plasters, creams, lotions, foot baths, etc. Foot and Ankle Associates can help you find the best foot care products to cure foot corns and calluses. In addition to these foot care products proper foot hygiene should be followed to prevent these foot ailments from recurring. 

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Today, over 50 million people across the world suffer from arthritis. That is to say around one in every five people. Arthritis is a degenerative foot disease that affects the joints, causes a lot of pain and restricts the movement of the joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but consists of over a hundred different foot conditions. These foot conditions manifest themselves in the form of joint pain, inflammation of the joints, stiffening and swelling. A good podiatrist could help you take up protective measures and prevent arthritis from causing too much damage.

Diagnosis and treatment

The main causes for arthritis are obesity, wear and tear, injury, overuse, etc. Our joints are made of cartilages which act as a protective layer from friction and other injuries to the joint.  When arthritis affects the joints, it causes the degeneration of the cartilage and this breakdown of the cartilage causes the bones of the joints to rub against each other which cause joint pain and inflammation. Arthritis is second only to heart disease among the biggest causes of work disability in the US and the fact that there is no outright cure for arthritis causes a lot of mental trauma to people who are diagnosed with this foot disease or any of the associated foot conditions. However, like any other foot disease, arthritis can be cured if you seek the right medical attention at an early stage.

As pointed out earlier, there are several different forms of arthritis. The most common of these are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Gout is a hereditary condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints but gout can also be caused due to alcohol. Osteoarthritis on the other hand is caused due to ageing causing the cartilage to wear away. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease which also affects the ligaments of the feet causing them to degenerate. All these conditions require proper diagnosis and treatment. Foot and Ankle Associates are a group of experienced and enthusiastic podiatrists in the California Bay area with considerable experience in treating arthritis and the associated foot conditions. Prevention is better than cure and so if you spot even the smallest symptoms of arthritis, you could approach Foot and Ankle Associates and they would be glad to help you do the right thing and free yourself from the risk of arthritis.

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Photos of the week

We're so delighted with the immense talent of our growing, global lj_photophile community that we've decided to introduce a poll. Each week, we'll choose a half-dozen photos (based on user comments and staff feedback) and ask you to select a photo of the week. The winning photo will be announced in the next newsletter. If possible, please limit photo size to 350x350 to ensure that images display properly on friends pages. We want to thank you again (and again!) for sharing your passion.

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sjfeet

Pronation is the natural movement of the feet which uses the flexibility of the foot to help us in walking, running and all other activities which we use our feet for. Pronation brings about the contracting and relaxing of the tendons that provide the necessary uplift that helps us take long steps when running. This is the main reason why most athletes suffer from foot ailments caused by over pronation. Over pronation is a condition caused due to the flattening out of the arch which is caused due to over use in athletes while in normal people it is caused mainly due to standing for long hours, obesity and pregnancy.

Foot care products

Over pronation is a simple condition that can be easily corrected by giving our feet some much needed rest. But most often, people fail to give it the required attention and this result in the occurrence of several other foot ailments. Some of the common foot conditions caused due over pronation is flat feet, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, etc. These are highly painful conditions that require medical attention and good foot doctors could help you reduce the stress on your feet. Foot and Ankle Associates in the California Bay area are a group of enthusiastic foot doctors with high levels of experience in treating over pronation and its effects.

Foot care products play a major role in the recovery and cure of over pronation and other foot ailments such as flat feet, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. Some of the foot care products that could help cure such foot conditions are splints, foot insoles, and orthotics. Foot and Ankle Associates could help you make best use of these foot care products and thereby find the best solution for over pronation and other related foot ailments. So if you suffer from over pronation or any other foot ailments, you should visit your foot doctor.