It's officially "Foot Health Week" and since you likely haven't paid much attention to your feet during winter, here are four things to check on yours and your family's feet, to ensure they are healthy, and know when to visit a Podiatrist...
Check 1: (Lower Limb) Skin
The skin is our largest organ, so naturally it also affects our feet and legs. Take time to inspect the skin on your legs and feet. Dry, cracked skin makes it far easier for bad bacteria and fungi to settle, cause infections and lead to irritation and itchiness. This is why it is so important for people suffering from diabetes, or skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis to keep skin hydrated and in best condition.
This helps restore the skin's natural protection barrier, to proactively protect skin, and reduce infections and flare ups to begin with.
In case you already have a skin infection on your feet such as Athlete's foot, have this checked out by a Podiatrist. Ideally you also get yourself a topical product such as Spirularin Skin Gel, which can be used as acute or proactive care for dry, sensitive skin, skin conditions and infections.
Spirularin Skin Gel with the unique Spiralin microalgae extract with naturally active, proven antiviral, anti fungal, antibacterial, as well as cell-protective and -regenerative properties takes hydration a step further and also provides ACTIVE protection for skin against infections, while it regenerates.
Check 2: Toenails
Now is also the time to take a closer look at those toenails...
- Are they trimmed properly?
- Covered in old polish?
- Discoloured, chalky or thickened?
- Or do they appear to have white "streaks" or patches?
If your nails are covered in old polish, this is best removed ASAP, to ensure your nails can breathe again (traditional nail polish seals off the nails which can lead to yellowing - try a breathable, vegan nail polish instead).
Chalkiness or streaks could be an indication for a fungal infection, while patches rather indicate mineral deficiencies.
If you know it's a fungal infection and just "haven't got round" to taking care of it - get to it quick smart! Not only are fungal nails contagious and you could infect family and friends, but there is no "quick fix" - so the sooner you start, the sooner they'll be healthy again.
Spirularin NS Nail Serum offers a naturally effective solution for damaged or fungal nails, safe and simple to use for anyone including children, women during pregnancy and nursing, and even diabetics.
Just ONE drop distributed between all ten nails, and massaged into the nails & cuticles 2x daily (morning & night) is all it takes - no filing!
Check 3: Cracked Heels
While cracked heels are technically cracked skin (sometimes so deep it can cause bleeding), it pays to take an extra look at this area. Are there thickened patches on the heels? This could mean your shoes don't fit properly and are causing unnecessary rubbing. Are there already little tears beginning to show? Then it may mean your shoes don't support your feet properly.
Other calloused/thickened skin on the feet such as on and around the toes could also indicate your shoes are too tight. This should be checked by a professional to ensure pain-free movement and avoid longterm damage.
Spirularin Cracked Heel Cream combines the naturally active properties of Spiralin extract - for active protection against infections and accelerated healing - with 20% urea. Urea provides gentle exfoliation for thickened calloused skin for faster results and deeper hydration. Available with a gentle warming or cooling effect depending on your preference.
Check 4: (Plantar) Warts
Warts are a symptom of the Human Papilloma virus. This means they usually "break out" when our immune systems are down, or there is a trauma to the skin (e.g. from a wound). But particularly children - who are not yet used to such viruses - or also elderly, and immune-compromised people suffer from warts. Again the viral tissue can spread quickly. Therefore it is a good idea to take care of warts (usually plantar or mosaic warts) before they become painful or spread and cluster.
Spirularin VS Wart Cream can safely be applied anywhere on the body and by anyone - including diabetics & children (3+ years old). It is massaged into the wart and surrounding healthy tissue 2x daily. It works by disrupting the virus' lifecycle and protecting the healthy cells against the wart-causing virus. Over time the wart "grows out" painlessly and without an open wound, largely reducing risk of reinfection. One tube is generally enough.
Still Unsure About Whether Something On Your Feet Or Lower Limbs Is "Normal"?
See A Podiatrist
If you spot any of the above issues, or suffer from foot pain while walking or running, it is a good idea to visit a healthcare professional such as a Podiatrist (foot/lower limb doctor), to have your personal situation assessed.
About Spiralin Microalgae Extract:
The patented Spiralin microalgae extract upon which Spirularin products are based provides active protection for skin and nails against bacteria, fungi and virus, while accelerating cell-renewal for faster healing, and restoration of skin & nails' natural protection barrier.
Products For Naturally Effective Fungal Nail Regeneration
For natural care & regeneration of fungal finger or toe nails use Spirularin NS Nail Serum.
Save with our Spirularin Fungal Nail Regeneration Starter Pack which includes 2x nail serum + a FREE Spirularin Skin Gel (40ml) valued $15.50.
Sort proactive antimicrobial protection for the family with a tube of Spirularin Skin Gel - also ideal for dry skin or skin conditions (eczema, hyperkeratosis, psoriasis etc.) on the body.
For severely dry, calloused or even cracked skin on the feet/heels try Spirularin Cracked Heel Cream with Spiralin & 20% urea.
For painless & wound free removal of warts, try Spirularin VS Wart Cream.
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