We’ve all noticed how, after a day of walking, our feet can really feel the strain. During a lifetime, we take enough steps to walk around the planet more than four times – approximately 115,000 miles, which means proper foot care is imperative to keep feet healthy.
When faced with a pandemic influenza scare, worries about health during air travel are common. In buildings, minimum ventilation standards have to be met for occupants’ health and comfort. On an aircraft no such ventilation standards apply, and the ratio …Read more»
Dancing the night away and pounding the pavement shopping can leave feet sore and blistered, particularly if you are vulnerable to the lure of impractical shoes. The rubbing caused by sparkly skyscrapers, strappy sandals and even cute pumps can be …Read more»
Whether you chose wedges, sandals or flip-flops this summer, making sure your feet are buffed to perfection just got easier with the new Exfoliating Foot Scrub from Carnation Footcare. Containing apricot seed and walnut shell, Carnation Footcare Exfoliating Foot Scrub …Read more»
This winter, temperatures are set to plummet to record-breaking lows, but before you rush out to stockpile on sheepskin and fork out for fleeces, there is an option to avoid serious woolly overload, Carnation Silversocks. Typical thick, winter socks are …Read more»
Blisters are painful bubbles of fluid caused by a combination of heat, moisture and friction on the skin of the feet. The space between the layers of skin fills with fluid to cushion the affected area, causing it to swell. It …Read more»
CSS n. acronym. for Corporate Shoe Syndrome: a disorder of the foot created by stylish heels worn in a corporate environment, resulting in the total loss of comfort, footwear and style. Corporate Shoe Syndrome (CSS) is a sad, painful reality …Read more»
During a lifetime it is thought the average person, let alone an avid walker, walks enough steps to travel around the planet more than four times – approximately 115,000 miles! Footcare should be a top priority for walkers and Carnation …Read more»
Elizabeth has to prick her little boy with needles every day… When my son, Matthew, was a baby, I noticed some small blisters on his feet, bottom and mouth. ‘I’m afraid Matthew has epidermolysis bullosa,’ the doctor explained to me …Read more»
Strengthen your feet and toes by consciously straightening your toes, then wiggling them around. Increase foot flexibility by standing facing a wall about two feet away. Place one foot against the wall, 3-4 inches from the floor, keeping your heel …Read more»
