foot blogs

Lemongrass anti fungal properties

2008-07-10T01:02:00+02:00

Lemongrass is known for its anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, just two of the important aspects of using these natural based products. An addition, there is a popular anti fungal lemongrass oil that has been around for longer in the FootCareSales catalogue and has proved popular with customers who like the effectiveness of the product. One aspect which has always been a talking point is the very fresh smell especially of the foot cream. The foot soak is a non foaming solution of Peppermint and Lemon oil that can be both added to a simple basin or one of the popular foot spas to provide an effective soothing foot bath with a tingle of Menthol.Lemongrass foot cream and Peppermint and Lemon foot soak Lemongrass anti fungal oil

Gel toe protection

2008-03-13T21:46:00+02:00

Protecting the toes from footwear or a rubbing shoe has not always been easy. Products on the market used for toes like animal wool used to be quite dangerous. This product would be wound tightly round toes to protect them. Sometimes it was known for the very elderly to leave the wool in place for days on end, slowly shrinking and constricting the circulation. Several cases were known to have caused severe circulatory problems.

Thankfully it's not necessary to use animal wool today. Silicone (really a polymer gel) coated gel tubes (top) or silicone sleeves protect the toes (middle). They are so easy to use and a certain amount of mineral oil comes from the gel to help soften the skin. Precautions are that they are not worn for more that 12 hrs and of course are not worn in bed.The gel tubes can also be cut to length making an economical product and they can be washed as well. There are other products using this modern protective product (last) this one to protect the ankle bone (malleolus) The product can also be used to protect the stump of an amputee.

http://www.footcaresales.com/shop/upload/toe-problems/gel-digital-cap-each-/prod_77.html

http://www.footcaresales.com/shop/upload/heel-pain/ankle-gel-protection/prod_45.html

http://www.footcaresales.com/shop/upload/ball-of-foot-pain/gel-foot-sleeve/prod_10.html

Replacement insoles

2007-09-30T10:55:00+02:00

With the life of a good pair of trainer shoes lasting only six to nine months it's possible to give them a new lease of life.

The main problem for the enthusiastic jogger or runner over time is the reduction in shock absorption from the running shoes. AirPlus produce two replacement insoles that are useful as a replacement and suitable for everyday footwear as well. The Sport and Work insole which is available for both men and womens footwear have superior shock absorption in both the metatarsal and heel areas. The AirPlus 'Sport Plus' is for more demanding sports such as basketball and football the Sport Plus also has an important four layer cushioning and support. Both insoles in the range have anti bacterial top covers to reduce microbial action and keep the feet cool. Unless you have the best of trainers on, your feet and legs will know all about pain and discomfort. The best trainer shoes can weigh in at as little as 200g and will have light breathable fabric uppers which can help keep the foot cool as well. Great support from a good quality mid sole with a shock absorbing insole and the ability to replace insoles with AirPlus will keep you running for many miles to come.

Fungal Toe Nails

2007-08-03T11:26:00+02:00

Fungal foot infections come in many forms but most people know the common term of 'Athletes Foot'. The skin of your feet can weep with little blisters the skin looking red, angry and inflamed and of course, not forgetting that itch!-- they are common complaints of this condition. Lamisil cream for the skin is really helpful and can clear this up in a week. Fungal toe nail infections result in them appearing soft, brown, crumbly often with a musty odour. A fungal nail nail condition can be particularly difficult to deal with, but good improvements can often be obtained, albeit very slowly, with anti fungal paint such as Mykored. Laboratory tests have shown that Mykored is effective against a range of dermatophytes and yeasts including the following organisms: Trichophyton verrucosum, T. mentagrophytes , T. violaceum , T. rubrum , Epidermophyton fluccosum, Microsporum canis, Candida albicans, and C. krusei. Check the instructions for further information

Sweaty smelly feet

2007-10-13T22:32:00+02:00

Sweaty smelly feet--a real problem in the summer time ! It's an inconvenient and at worst embarrassing problem. Sweaty feet can affect all age groups and both sexes. It can sometimes be so bad that odour can be detected from feet through a pair of shoes! The term used to describe sweaty feet is Hyperhidrosis and the unpleasant odour caused by bacterial breakdown of secretions from the sweat glands, as Bromhidrosis. The skin of the feet can be red and puffy, the excess sweat causing the skin to be macerated having a white and rubbery look between the toes. The increase in sweat leaves the skin vulnerable to fungal infection, the virus that causes the formation of veruccas and blistering. Products on hand are Callusan Fresh Mousse,anti fungal,anti bacterial,anti odour,anti perspirant for feet and Callusan Fresh convenient wipes. All from Footcaresales