Hard skin can form on the soles, balls, and heels of your feet, as well as on your toes. It can be caused by many different things, including uncomfortable shoes, prolonged periods of exercise, and health problems. Hard skin similar to calluses can be unsightly, embarrassing, and even painful if left untreated. Here are 3 natural ways to remove the hard skin on your feet, plus 4 great products to make it even easier... … [Read more...]
I recently had two ingrown toenails! One on each of my big toes. Before this, I've never had one... ever. So to get 2 at once kind of scared me a bit. I let them go for several days thinking they would get better on their own. But they didn't. They got worse... in a hurry. It was very painful. Even after soaking my feet 2 to 3 times a day in very warm (almost hot) water for 15 minutes at a time over 3 days -- and adding baking soda or Epsom salts to the water sometimes -- nothing worked. I … [Read more...]
The use of natural foot odor remedies is one of the most effective and least toxic ways to get rid of that unpleasant smell. Natural remedies are available at local health food stores, or you can make your own right at home using ingredients that you probably already heave at home. If not, they are easy to find and inexpensive. Here are a few natural remedies for foot odor... … [Read more...]
If your feet tend to be dry or rough, a moisturizing soak, careful heel filing, and this overnight hydrating treatment can work wonders!This Neroli foot soak recipe is just like the professional foot soak you get at nail salons.Neroli oil is also used in homemade baby oil recipes and in professional facials because it promotes new cell generation.The items you'll need:BowlNeroli essential oil4 tablespoons olive oilTowelFoot file (or pumice stone)Shea butter (or other intensive moisturizer)Foot … [Read more...]
Instances of melanoma, the most deadly of skin cancers, are increasing faster than any other form of cancer. Surprisingly, one of the leading places cancer is commonly being found these days is on the feet. That's right, foot melanoma is the deadliest cancer. Unfortunately, survival rates are dramatically lower when melanoma is found on the foot. For one reason, it often goes unnoticed until there is a serious problem. When not caught in the early stages the fatality rate is about 50% … [Read more...]
"Ignore them and they go away." Your dentist has been pushing that slogan for decades, as a reminder to take care of your teeth. As a diabetic, the same saying goes for your feet! Fail to take your blood sugar levels seriously and sooner (rather than later) you're going to have foot problems that could easily lead to amputation. Diabetic foot neuropathy occurs when you are diabetic and you ignore your high blood sugar levels, resulting in blood vessel and nerve damage within your … [Read more...]
Do you avoid sandals, or going barefoot at the beach? Are you embarrassed to be seen with your toes in plain view because your nails are disfigured, yellowed, thick or broken?Welcome to the world of Onychomycosis. Toenail fungus is a common condition afflicting up to 50% of the over-40 population. Fungus loves warm, moist feet that are trapped all day in hot shoes -- preventing evaporation and giving all those mold spores an excellent environment to grow. There's something to be said for … [Read more...]
You've probably had a blister on your foot at one time or another. We all have. All it takes is a new pair of shoes that you decide to wear to work for the day to break them in, and bam a few hours later you've got a blister!Or maybe you decide to wear that favorite pair of shoes -- without socks -- and suddenly you discover that your favorite shoes are rubbing you raw. However you get them, blisters are a fact of life.Here's how to treat (and ultimately prevent) blisters on your feet... … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Foot 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. 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. Plantar … [Read more...]
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