Health Blog
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Nail Fungus, Athletes Foot, Cracked Heels?
Many of us might not take enough care of our feet even though they work so hard for us!
There are several skin conditions that can occur if we neglect our feet.
And three of these are nail fungus, athlete's foot and cracked heels...
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Why Do Our Fingers and Toes Get Wrinkles When Immersed in Water for Some Time?
We have all experienced that phenomenon when we have spent too long in the bath, the Jacuzzi, the pool or even a natural body of water - and our fingers and toes take on a whole new appearance.
They can become wrinkled and pale with the skin sometimes looking a bit bloated and strange.
Find out more about why this happens...
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How Much Hydration Do We Really Need?
For many years, we have all been encouraged to drink eight glasses of water daily to ensure we are well hydrated.Now scientists and researchers are having second thoughts on this long held belief... -
Why You Should Encourage Your Children to Go Barefoot!
When you child starts to crawl and then to walk, don't be in too much of a hurry to put him or her into shoes.
For example, many parents will buy children their first pair of shoes before they are even walking. However, research has shown that wearing shoes may actually be doing more damage than good. While parents may feel that children need a good pair of shoes to protect their feet and ankles as they grow, the shoes themselves can actual hinder muscle development - even causing problems for muscle development from toes right up to hips.Â
We share a host of benefits for children who can go barefoot...
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Can a Vitamin Deficiency Cause Cracked Heels ?
Cracked heels are a common condition especially in the summer months when the skin on our heels becomes extra dry and with the situation aggravated by wearing flip flops.
There are other reasons why we can develop cracked heels too..  We share these here.
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Why Do Your Feet Hurt?
Did you know that your feet can walk or run 110,000 miles in your lifetime?It is no wonder that sometimes they can feel the strain! Here are at least five good reasons why your feet might be hurting... -
Why Can Cracked Heels Be a Problem All Year Round?
Cracked heels, also referred to as heel fissures, are a common foot condition causing discomfort or even pain. The dry skin can be accompanied by thickened skin with even yellow or brown calluses around the heel edge. Find out more about what to do about cracked heels. -
How to Heal Cracked Heels
This common foot problem is often unnoticed or neglected and yet caring for our feet including our heels should be as important as looking after the rest of our body. While cracked heels can occur both in adults and children, it affects women the most. Cracked heels may cause discomfort when going barefoot but cracks in the heels can sometimes become very deep and cause pain.
