Care for your hands

Attractive hands come with tender loving care that begins at home. But once you get to work, there are various ways to keep them soft, supple, and presentable throughout the day.Hand-care professional Joycie Lewis of Ladue, Mo., says that keeping a good hand or cuticle cream in your purse or office desk drawer is a start. "Considering this day and time we live in, we're.... (read more)

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These can be caused by a diet deficient in fat and certain vitamins. To get healthy feet, add one or two tablespoons of organic, cold-pressed flaxseed oil to your diet every day. Other vital nutrients are vitamins E (found in whole grains and green leafy vegetables) and C (red peppers, citrus fruits), biotin (a form of vitamin [B.sub.6] found in molasses and milk) and silica (unrefined grains, cereals, root vegetables). To spot treat brittle nails....(read more)

Foot blister prevention

The combination of more miles plus sweaty feet can add up to blisters, a nuisance at best. At worst, blisters can be severely painful and a potential entry for infection. The key to preventing blisters is to keep your feet dry, certainly a losing battle in summer months.......(read more)

Top ten foot care tips for summertime

While the sunny days beckon us to open fields, beaches, and swimming pools for summer fun, it’s important to be aware of the potential foot problems the season brings. To help everyone protect their feet this summer, the podiatrists of the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association are providing the following tips:......(read more)

Home manicure - using the secrets of professionals

Occasionally getting your nails done professionally is worth the money--if only because of the pampering that comes with it. But in between times, you can pamper yourself at home as well.....(read more)

Home pedicure - prepare, pamper and polish

You will need a basin, a toenail clipper, cuticle oil, a nail file, an orangewood stick, a pumice stone, a towel, two plastic bags, toe separators, cotton, nail-polish remover, top and base coats, and, of course, polish. Wipe off old polish with an acetone-based remover to lift oil and any residue from the nail plate. Clip nails straight across, leaving a thin white edge, then file nails straight across.....(read more)

Home pedicure tips

Who doesn't love wearing sandals in the summer? They're cool, comfortable, and best of all, they give you a sense of freedom. But before you shed your socks for the season, take a good hard look at your feet.Chances are, you've had them hidden away in boots and shoes all winter, rarely giving....(read more)

Home pedicure

Keeping hands moisturized will make them look younger, but keeping feet lubricated may be good for your health: When the skin on feet becomes dry and callused, it can crack, literally opening the skin up to the microorganisms that thrive in warm, moist environments. Luckily, a little daily TLC is all it takes to keep......(read more)

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Although many of us think cutting our cuticles is an essential part of nail care, experts disagree. No matter how ugly you think cuticles look, you should never cut them or dissolve them with products. An integral part of the hand's anatomy, the cuticle (the thin, soft tissue around the nail's base) protects the matrix (where the nail grows) from bacteria.....(read more)

Tips for protecting your feet when you have diabetes.

Wash your feet every day. Wash them gently, but really wash them, with soap and a washcloth. The water that runs off your body while you are standing in the shower doesn't count as washing them. Then, gently pat them dry with a clean, soft, absorbent towel...(read more)

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