Are the Dangers of High Heels - Fake News?

High heels is a cult. What woman wouldn’t love a pair of fancy new shoes? The higher the heel , the taller and slimmer you look, and your legs seem long as that of a Victoria's Secret model. You even feel different when you walk in heels on the street – a queen ready to conquer the world. The men are also obsessed with women on high heels.
Lately there’s been lots of information on the Internet about the destructive influence a high-heeled shoe performs over a woman’s spine, feet and  what not. However, it have never stopped women from wearing them. Definitely, it’s not the most comfortable shoes to wear, but few women can resist the temptation to feel like a goddess hitting a catwalk.
Time to Reveal the Truth!
Let’s finally figure out, what is true and what is not in all this hot mess of information filling our Internet.  Everything in the world can be harmful if not applied properly; measure is the key to success. There are certain conditions specified by the best podiatrists when high heels should definitely be avoided.

• Children: A child’s foot is in the process of its formation so it’s important to pay special attention to proper footwear during this period. Wearing heels is a serious risk factor for developing flat-footedness and other traumas because of the unstable position while walking.
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• Seniors: The strain from heels at this age is too severe for the spine and requires more blood provision. This causes a disorder of the blood circulation and may even cause a disease of the pelvic organs.
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• Spinal diseases: If you suffer from any spinal diseases, your spine will not be able to cope with the strain caused by high-heeled shoes.
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• Pregnancy: A spine of a pregnant woman suffers from the weight of a growing fetus. It doesn’t need the additional strain that high heels add. Besides, when walking in heels, your foot is less stable which increases the chances of traumas and falling. Also, it’s common for feet of a pregnant woman to swell, which requires a more comfortable footwear option.
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• Daily footwear: All the scary things they write about your favorite heels can come true if you are too fond of them. To minimize the risks for your health, don’t wear them more than three days a week. For regular use, 5 cm is the most preferable height.

High Heels May Be a Benefit to Your Health
In certain cases, doctors even recommend wearing footwear with heels. Some spinal defects require special strain distribution that cannot be achieved with the help of flat shoes. The height of the heel is chosen individually for each case by the doctor.
Now you know everything about rocking in your gorgeous heels safely. There are risks but with a smart and measured approach you will not harm your health. Listen to yourself and remember that you are a queen, regardless of what you wear.