Six Summer Foot Health Risks:
True or False: Walking barefoot is best?
Bare foot season is here. Isn’t walking with bare feet best for us? Isn’t bare foot the way we were meant to walk?
It is your shoes.
At home you want to have max comfort. You have probably switched from ‘street shoes,’ to more comfy socks, barefeet, flip flops, or slippers. Your flat ‘house shoes’ are triggering your heel pain. As comfy as those shoes are, your wearing them for extended hours is the cause of your heel pain!
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." -Viktor E. Frankl
... As we navigate the challenges of a pandemic and its far-reaching impacts on our health, relationships, and finances, it's crucial to find that "space" - a moment of pause and reflection that allows us to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. One powerful way to create this space is through the simple yet effective practice of foot massage.
Just like many of you I can’t wait to kick off my shoes as soon as I get into the house. Sometimes even before my coat is off! My go to pair of house shoes are a pair of All Birds.
Treatment plan: Orthotics placed in my house shoes relieved the pain, and they fit perfectly.
Whether you call your current situation social isolation or social distancing, it hasn’t been easy.
Discard expired and ineffective products and tools.
Get rid of old, smelly or misshapen shoes.
Stuck at home like most of the nation? Ready to climb the walls? Boss inundating you with emails? Kids antsy? And of course the place where you go to de-stress and look good, the nail salon, is now closed. Great news - you still have a way to make yourself feel and look great, a safe, at-home pedicure!
Yes you can do it! You will have not only have great looking toes but taking good care of your feet can directly improve your overall health, keep you moving and prevent more serious foot problems.
Immune System.
Although we are all at G-d’s mercy during this trying time it is incumbent on all of us to take responsible measures to protect ourselves and stay strong. In addition to hand washing and social distancing the best recommendation to stay healthy is to reduce stress levels and strengthen your immune system.
What causes an ingrown nail?
According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons the most common causes of ingrown nails are:
You want...
But...
Your calluses are sore, your polish is chipped, your feet feel grungy, and you’re really looking forward to your next pedicure!
You’ll achieve truly soft and smooth skin through a dry pedicure.
Many of us look forward to our pedicure getting rid of hard skin and calluses. Calluses tend to reform every 4-6 weeks.
