Plain-English Health Guides

Care that protects the parts of you that can't repair themselves.

Dr. James Whitfield draws on nearly 30 years of reconstructive foot surgery to write health guides patients, caregivers, and nurses can actually use — clear language, daily logs, and the warnings that matter.

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"Your foot is not indestructible. Treat it like the glass it is." — Dr. James Whitfield, The Glass Foot
About

Dr. James Whitfield is a reconstructive foot surgeon writing for the people he used to see too late — patients managing diabetes, the caregivers watching over them, and the nurses charting it all in between.

Each book pairs a short, plain-English explanation of what's actually happening in the body with practical daily tools: inspection checklists, symptom logs, and the specific red flags that mean "call your doctor today."

The Books

7 titles · paperback, hardcover & ebook
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My Feet Are Killin' Me!

A Surgeon's Field Manual for Feet That Never Get a Day Off

Stop the pain, escape the "foot coffin," and reclaim your life. Dr. Whitfield's Tripod Principle unlocks why the modern shoe systematically dismantles your foot's natural architecture — and the step-by-step field manual to diagnose, repair, and maintain it.

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Available now in paperback & hardcover. Hardcover ISBN: 979-8-9969954-7-9. Also available through libraries & independent bookstores worldwide via IngramSpark.

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Morning Heel Pain No More

Why Your First Steps Hurt the Most — And What To Do About It

A doctor-written 10-minute daily relief routine, the best stretches, self-massage & ice techniques, and a full 30-day tracker to monitor your progress — plus the real reason mornings hurt most, and the cowboy boot trick for fast first-step relief.

Paperback — $15.99 Digital PDF — $9.99
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Available now in paperback (ISBN 979-8-9969954-8-6) and as an instant digital PDF download.

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Diabetic Foot Care Handbook & Journal

A Guide for Patients, Caregivers & Nurses

Why diabetic feet are uniquely fragile, the daily inspection routine that prevents amputations, and red flags that need same-day attention — plus 7 daily log pages.

Paperback Hardcover

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Foot Health Journal & Pain Tracker

Daily tracking for any foot condition

A general-purpose companion for tracking pain, swelling, footwear, and triggers over time — built for anyone managing an ongoing foot condition, not just diabetes.

6 × 9 in $9.99
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Diabetic Foot Care Notebook

A focused companion notebook

A streamlined notebook edition for patients who want the daily inspection structure without the full handbook chapters — easy to slip in a bag for appointments.

Paperback $14.99
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Blood Pressure & Heart Health Journal

Daily tracking for heart health

Simple daily logging for blood pressure, medication, and symptoms — designed to give your doctor a clear picture between visits instead of guesswork.

Paperback
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Caregiver Logbook

For the person doing the caring

A daily logbook built for caregivers — tracking medications, appointments, meals, and the small changes that are easy to forget but matter to the care team.

Paperback
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Guides & Workbooks

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Questions to Ask Your Foot Surgeon

A Pre-Appointment Workbook

A 13-page printable workbook to help you walk into your foot surgery consultation prepared, organized, and informed.

Instant PDF 13 pages $7.99
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The Plantar Fasciitis Recovery Plan

A Step-by-Step Home Guide

A 9-page step-by-step home recovery plan with a 3-phase approach and a 14-day symptom tracker.

Instant PDF 9 pages $9.99
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Which Shoe Is Wrecking Your Feet?

A Plain-English Guide

A 7-page guide to help you identify which of your shoes are causing your foot pain, and what to look for instead.

Instant PDF 7 pages $8.99
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The Foot Pain Self-Assessment Guide

Know What You're Dealing With

A step-by-step way to figure out what's wrong with your foot pain, and whether to treat it at home or see a doctor.

Instant PDF 9 pages $7.99
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The Athlete's Foot & Ankle Injury Prevention Guide

Train Harder Without Breaking Down

A practical injury-prevention guide for runners, athletes, and gym-goers, covering common injuries, prevention habits, and return-to-play guidelines.

Instant PDF 9 pages $9.99
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The Post-Surgical Recovery Tracker Journal

A Day-by-Day Guide for Foot & Ankle Surgery Patients

A recovery journal with red-flag warning signs, a phase-by-phase healing timeline, a 14-day daily tracker, and an appointment & medication log.

Instant PDF 10 pages $9.99
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The Bunion & Hammertoe Decision Guide

Conservative Care vs. Surgery

A decision guide weighing conservative care vs. surgery for bunions and hammertoes, including the shared decision-making process with your surgeon, a side-by-side comparison, and a personal decision worksheet.

Instant PDF 11 pages $9.99
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30 yrs Reconstructive foot surgery experience behind every page.
5 titles Handbooks, journals & notebooks for patients, caregivers & nurses.
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