Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by strong urges to eat large quantities of food followed by attempts to purge the calories.

29 Mar 2016

Management of Arch Pain

For the appropriate management of arch pain, it is essential first to establish the cause of the pain, which will enable the optimal treatment decision and techniques. Management may then include a combination of physical therapy, additional foot support and pharmacotherapy to manage the pain and prevent recurrence.

27 Mar 2016

Causes of Arch Pain

Arch pain, also known by the medical term plantar pain, refers to pain in the arch at the bottom of the foot. This pain can present as a result of various causes, usually following activities that involve significant stress to the arch of the foot.

25 Mar 2016

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment

The treatment of plantar fasciitis depends on the particular characteristics of the presenting case.

25 Mar 2016

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms and Diagnosis

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia.

25 Mar 2016

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia and is characterized by pain in the heel area of the foot.

25 Mar 2016

Foot Conditions and Pregnancy

Many changes occur to the body throughout pregnancy and, as a result, women who are pregnant are more likely to be affected by certain foot conditions.

24 Mar 2016

What is Mallet Toe?

A mallet toe is a deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint in the foot, which has abnormal flexion that is either fixed or flexible. It may also be accompanied by symptoms of pain or callosity. For most patients, the longest toe is affected, but it can also occur in the second, third or fourth toe joint.

24 Mar 2016

What is Morton's Toe

Morton's toe is a common variant shape of the foot that is characterized by the second toe of the foot being the longest. It is also sometimes referred to as Greek foot, Royal toe, Turkey toe, LaMay toe or Sheppard's toe.

24 Mar 2016