Arch Support
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
What is Arch Support?When people talk about supporting the arch of your foot, they are talking about the medial longitudinal arch that spans between the ball of your foot and your heel bone. The support in these two areas must also support weight in the open space between them.If your arches are not properly supported, you may experience pain down the length of the foot and too much stress or weight on your feet may lead to injury.Do You Need It?...
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Protecting Your Feet From the Cold
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
As the temperature outside drops, the risk of cold-related injury to your feet increases. Prolonged exposure to cold weather can result in frostbite or--in the case of very humid or damp conditions—trench foot or pernio.You face a greater risk of frostbite and other cold-related injuries if you have poor circulation or nerve damage, have been consuming alcohol (increases body heat loss), or use products that contain nicotine. Here are some tips...
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How-To: Pedicure & Foot Hygiene
Posted by Liz J. on Jul 11th 2017
Pedicures aren't just about making your feet look good--they're about making them feel good, too. Here are some helpful tips to keep your feet happy in a safe way!1. Begin with soaking your feet in warm soapy water. They should stay in there for about 10 minutes to soften skin and nails.2. After soaking, take a pumice stone to clean and soft skin and nails to get rid of dead skin cells and calluses. You can also use body scrub, a Hindu stone, o...
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