The Toes Knows

When It Comes to Diagnosing Health Problems – Look to Your Feet

You might not think about them (unless you stub one of them), but your toes can sometimes provide early clues about your health.

For example, if you have numbness, tingling or burning in your toes, that can be an early indicator of diabetes.

Or cold or blue toes often results from poor circulation and that can be an indicator of heart disease.

Should you start noticing any abnormalities in you toes or toenails, make sure your contact your health professional as soon as possible

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