Between the cold temperatures and inclement weather, winter is really tough on your feet. It may seem like an impossible quest to find shoes that keep your feet warm, offer the support you need and still look fashionable enough for holiday parties. But don’t give up yet because we’ve done the work for you and rounded up some of the most stylish orthopedic shoes on the market that are perfect for the winter months. 1. Dr. Comfort Women's Cara Casual Comfort Boots If you’re searching for a more casual winter bootie without a heel, look no further than suede shoes from Dr. Comfort. The large toe box gives you plenty of room to move while offering protection, and a firm...
Many people don’t think of compression socks as being at the forefront of fashion. However, multiple cutting-edge brands are making stylish compression socks that combine performance with trendy designs. If you want to look fashionable while keeping your health in mind but aren’t sure how to accomplish that, follow these six tips for wearing stylish compression socks: 1. Select bright colors. Of course, plenty of compression socks and stockings come in versatile neutral colors such as black, white, grey and beige. But if you want a more stylish look, these nondescript colors are going to blend into your outfit rather than making a statement. Instead, look for compression garments in solid yet bold colors. For example, the fall collection of...
Amidst the many other health issues that women face—from family planning to osteoporosis—circulation rarely tops the list. However, women’s circulation can be negatively affected by physical, environmental and social factors, even though women might not realize it until their symptoms have progressed quite far. Below, we delve into the circulatory differences between women and men and how this impacts women’s blood flow, body temperature and more. Then, we discuss four particular groups of women who can especially benefit from compression therapy for circulation: professional workers, athletes, expectant mothers and breast cancer survivors. Circulatory Differences Between Men and Women The structure and placement of the circulatory system is virtually identical in men and women, but there are some critical differences that affect...
Mild, moderate, firm, extra firm and severe are five main compression sock levels to choose from. If you’re having trouble selecting which level can address your conditions, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we are continuing our series of guides to each of the five compression levels with the most popular level–moderate compression socks. mmHg Recap As we discussed in our previous blog post, compression levels are measured in mmHg. “Millimeters of mercury” is a unit of pressure and according to Merriam-Webster, mmHg is “equal to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 millimeter high at 0°C and under the acceleration of gravity and nearly equivalent to 1 torr (about 133.3 pascals).” Compression garments exert pressure on...
If you’ve applied an ice pack to a swollen injury, you intuitively understand that cold affects your circulation. Your body responds to the cold by constricting your blood vessels, drawing blood away from the skin and back to your all-important core. This response is really helpful when you’re trying to reduce swelling, but it’s not so great during the winter months when you have no control over the cold weather. Thankfully, there are some practical steps you can take to remedy the situation if you notice your circulation slowing during the winter, starting with compression socks. Below, we offer tips for choosing the most appropriate compression wear for winter and then suggest more ways to boost your circulation as temperatures...
