Detox Foot Pads: Do They Really Work?

Kinoki-Detox-Foot-Pad-by-.imelda.jpg We’ve all seen the infomercials for Kinoki Detox Foot Pads playing over and over every night.

The claim is that these foot pads will detox the body through the soles of your feet.

Even the well-known cosmetic company, Avon, has jumped on the bandwagon promoting their Healthy Remedies Revitalizing Patches.

The patches are a similar version of foot detox pads which seem to be growing in popularity these days.

 

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Plantar Fasciitis – Symptoms & Treatment For Heel Pain

The heel pain I was experiencing was indeed Plantar Faciitis. photo by Curtis at TheFunTimesGuide.com

area-of-foot-pain-public-domain.jpgFoot pain resulting from Plantar Fasciitis is more than just an annoyance.

When every step sends a sharp pain through your foot and up your leg, even the simplest activity becomes something you dread. Trust me, I know.

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the Plantar Fascia, which supports the arch.

In many instances, the pain will be felt in the heel of your foot. A sharp foot pain results from standing or walking on the affected foot and dramatically limits your ability to walk.

The plantar fascia is a sturdy structure but the degree of stress that it takes makes it susceptible to injury. A force equal to almost 3 times body weight passes through the foot with each step. On running, this typically happens about 90 times a minute. Source

Plantar Fasciitis is most common in people from middle age on into the later years. As we age and our feet lose their ability to maintain a proper arch, irritation can occur and heel pain will soon follow.

 

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