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Favorite Foot Balm!

Bert and Bennett's loves this plant-based foot balm for dry feet. You can read more about it on their website here: https://www.weleda.com/products It is available for purchase at health food grocery stores or online at Amazon.com  https://www.amazon.com/Weleda-Foot-Balm-Creme-2-6/dp/B000V3O6JM Why Choose Weleda Skin Care? Since 1921, Weleda has pioneered the use of wild-crafted (from wild plants), organic and  biodynamic farming  principles in our  NATRUE-certified  natural  personal care  products whenever possible to promote harmony and health. We believe the closer we are to nature, the more our bodies work in harmony. Our  finest ingredients  are cultivated by the loving hands of dedicated farmers throughout the world. We create premier, nourishing personal care that captures the power and potency of nature. When you care for your skin with our plant-rich preparations, you experience a vitality that only nature can ...

Tiptoe through the Tulips 

Tiptoe through the Tulips this Spring Do you remember Tiny Tim on the Ed Sullivan Show? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSlcNfThUA

April is Foot Health Month

April is Foot Health Awareness Month Did you know your feet carry you around 115,000 miles in your life? Keeping your feet healthy is important! To keep your feet healthy:    Look at your feet each day with a mirror. Check for peeling, dry skin, or cracks.    Dry your feet and between your toes after you shower to help prevent infections. Then use a good lotion to moisturize your feet (but not between your toes).    Don’t leave nail polish on all year. Especially if you are topically treating them for nail fungus.     Stretch your feet, ankles, and legs regularly to keep your muscles strong.    If you have diabetes (high blood sugar), see a foot doctor regularly.    Be active and eat healthy foods. This can help you stay at a healthy weight. Being overweight can lead to foot problems.    Make sure your shoes fit well! Wear shoes wit...

Nail Fungus - Ugh

Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is most often seen as a white or yellow spot under the nail. Not to be confused with athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), which infects the areas between your toes and the skin of your feet. Nail fungus can also affect fingernails, but it is more common in toenails. As the nail fungal infection progresses deeper, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken, and crumble at the edge. It can also affect several of your nails. Not sure how you contracted a nail fungus infection? Here are some common causes: Sharing nail clippers with others Walking barefoot in public showers or locker rooms Visiting a nail salon that does not sterilize their instruments Not keeping your nails clean and dry If your nail fungus is painful and has caused thickened nails, medications may help. But even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often returns. Here are some symptoms of nail fungus. It is time to take action if one or more of your nails are: Distorted in...

Washing of the Feet - We Honor Holy Week

Holy Week Foot Care is a Noble Service. Thank you to all the foot care nurses serving our communities.

Your Healthy Feet - Clean and Dry Every Day

If your feet are challenged by peeling or callused skin or odor, give them the TLC they deserve. Your feet spend most of every day trapped inside a pair of shoes. All the moisture and sweat provides fertile ground for bacteria to grow, and the spaces between your toes are even more hospitable for bacteria and fungi. When you don't wash your feet, you're letting that stuff accumulate from day to day. That leads to unpleasant foot odor -- and eventually to fungal infections and other skin problems. You don't need a special foot wash to clean your feet. Just make sure you give them a thorough soaping, especially between your toes. After your shower, it's equally important to dry your feet (between the toes again) to prevent trapped moisture from letting all that bacteria hang around. Foot powder can keep them dryer longer, too.  For areas that are dry, apply a quality moisturizer, but avoid applying lotion between the toes. Keep that skin dry. If you do have a mor...

Naturally Treat Nail Fungus

Finally a Botanical Solution to Nail Fungus! Order now for free shipping. $24.95 toenailtonic.com RN formulated in a clinical trial by a Certified Foot Care Nurse, CFCN. A CFCN is a nurse credentialed through WOCNCB, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board.