Adam Traczek will be one of the runners competing at the Barefoot Run for Buckner International’s Shoes for Orphan Souls. This marathon will be held in order to raise awareness for orphaned children, using donated proceeds to provide these kids with shoes. Twenty percent of the runners, including Traczek, are competing at the event barefoot. […]
Month: October 2014
International Walk to School Day Incorporates Benefits of Exercise and Health
International Walk to School Day is held on October 8th for children attending schools in Richmond Virginia. Students attending various schools throughout the town were invited to participate in the event and learn about the benefits of exercise along with parents and teachers. The activities included displaying the importance of pedestrian safety and establishing a […]
Natural Ways to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is not the easiest condition to get rid of. Often over the counter treatments are prescribed, but there are also natural home remedies that can be just as effective. Applying apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil directly on the affected area, for example, can help ease some of the irritation. There are […]
More Women are Having Foot Surgery Due to Improper Footwear
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, 87 percent of women have problems with their feet due to high heels and other shoes that are not practical and do not fit properly. “I was having calluses, and just, all sorts of problems with my left foot. And there was finally a solution,” said Susan Deming, […]