Treating Fungus With Lasers
For years, treatment of fungal nails has been frustrating and only nominally successful. At last, evidence of safe, effective treatment provides hope.
Foot Problems Pervasive in U.S., Says Survey
This year, the Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH) sponsored it’s second broad-based survey of the state of foot health in the United States. The survey found 78% of U.S. adults age 21+ report they have had one or more problems with their feet at some time in their lives.
Detox Blocks
Foot Detoxification Blocks of natural Himalayan salt help to cleanse the body in an easy, painless way, according to manufacturer Designed 4 Life.
Eco Polish Expands
Redbook Mag, in its November 2012 issue, featured two new eco-friendly polish brands: Scotch Naturals and Sula.
Under the Microscope: Neuromas
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body, often the foot.
Under the Microscope: Onychorrhexis
Onychorrhexis describes the thinning and longitudinal ridging that often accompanies brittle nails.
Orthotics Go Upscale
The 25-minute Gait Analysis service at Canyon Ranch includes video analysis of a person’s gait by a foot expert using a specially equipped treadmill, and a precise, computerized assessment of the biomechanics of the feet as she walks across an orthotics mat.
Care for the Nail Beneath the Mani
Length, shape, and health are even more important with intricate nail designs, according to Allure magazine.
When Pink Isn’t Pretty
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a month when pink sheds its image of soft and pretty and becomes focused and determined. Let’s not let the month go by without doing our part to spread the message that the fight’s not over.
Breast Cancer Awareness Products: The Month to Think Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of year when many companies introduce lines of pink and breast cancer awareness inspired products. Most of these companies even donate a portion of their profits to help fight breast cancer.
Under the Microscope: Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a highly unpredictable autoimmune skin disease resulting in hair loss. In rare instances, it affects the nails.
Paint Toes Teal to Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer
Teal Toes encourages people to paint their toenails teal, the color of ovarian cancer awareness, during the month of September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
For Nails Prone to Fungal Infection
Designed to inhibit and prevent fungal infections under the nail, Footlogix #7 Anti-Fungal Nail Tincture has an easy-to-use applicator that allows the product to get right under the nail to the problem areas.
Look Good…Feel Better
Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, national public service program dedicated to helping women with cancer cope with the appearance-related side effects of the illness and treatment.
Foot Massage Protocol by Gehwol
Gehwol offers this step-by-step for a great foot and lower leg massage, which includes product recommendations.
Gehwol Pedicure-Manicure Products
Gehwol walks us through its large selection of pedicure and manicure products offered for the well-being of your clients' feet.
Medi Pedi by Gehwol
Get a step-by-step of how to do a medi-pedi using Gehwol products.This medical pedicure, gives clients a healing treatment that leaves them feeling luxurious, relaxed, and looking forward to their next visit with you.