READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 9 March 2014 | Page 58
with Dr. Paul's Piggy Paste. About 14
percent of Americans have this type of
fungus, which leaves nails looking
textured with a dark yellow coloring. Dr.
Paul Kinsinger developed the gel to treat
his patients at his Illini Family Medicine
in Washington, Ill. With proper usage,
you'll start to see improvements between
two to six weeks, leaving you with
beautiful-looking toes by the time spring
has sprung.
* Cabin fever? Give your feet a breath of
fresh air - You wouldn't think you'd have
to worry about sweaty feet in the winter
months, but when confined to socks and
shoes, moisture can build up. Wear sweatwicking socks to help prevent blisters
when working hard like shoveling snow or
going for a winter hike. And take off your
shoes and socks every once in a while to
let your feet breathe.
(BPT) - With snow falling, the wind
blowing and everyone bundling up in
extra layers of clothing, the last thing you
probably have on your mind is the
condition of your feet. But time passes
infection. Use a good moisturizing lotion
frequently, concentrating on the heels,
balls and toes of your feet - areas where
the biggest problems build up.
quickly. Before you know it, the temps
will be rising, and you'll be digging in the
back of your closet for sandals. Will your
feet be ready for their reintroduction to
society?
* Surprise your feet with a spa package This tip is for both men and women.
Establishing a pedicure schedule will keep
your feet exfoliated and moisturized on a
consistent basis, and your toenails will be
trimmed to a suitable length, helping to
prevent any ingrown nails. And if you are
planning a tropical spring break trip, be
sure to schedule a pedicure just before you
leave, so you'll be ready to show off your
feet at their finest.
Foot care isn't just about how your feet
look - it's also about how they feel.
Massage and moisturizing go together like
peaches and cream. Massage the lotion
into your feet and toes, helping to improve
your blood circulation and easing the
aches and stresses caused by long days
wearing socks and heavy shoes. Massage
also will refresh the skin on your feet,
giving them the soft appearance needed to
look great once the socks are removed.
With spring break plans in place and
summer just around the corner - sandal
season will be here before you know it.
It's time to put foot care on your
immediate to-do list so your feet will be
up to the task of showing off your newest
pair of sandals with pride the second
temperatures creep into the warm zone.
Don't forget to start these simple foot-care
tips now, giving your feet a beautiful new
look come spring:
* Spring showers bring softer feet - The
dry winter air not only creates deep dry
crevasses in the soil, it can leave feet
cracked and scaly, which isn't pretty for
men or women. White and flaky feet don't
go well with the latest fashion in sandals.
Cracked and scaly feet are also a health
concern, putting you at risk for an
* Massage away the stresses of winter -
* Scrub off the cold - When bathing, soak
your feet and exfoliate areas where
calluses - caused by the friction of socks
rubbing against the insides of your shoes build up. This often happens on the heels
and balls of the feet - those same areas
that need the extra lotion. Use a pumice
stone to help keep those calluses in check,
leaving you with soft feet ready for the
beach and playing in the sunshine.
* Yellow is the color of the sun, not your
toenails - Yellow toenails are a sign of a
fungal infection, which can be treated
It takes time to pamper your feet to be
ready for sandal season, so be sure to get
started moisturizing and treating any
infections immediately