ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Happy Feet</title> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='tab-interval:.25in'> <img alt="[Hand Logo]" align="left" src="./image002.jpg"> <H1><b><i>Nails Your Way</i></b></H1> <hr size=1 color="gray" width="100%" align=center> <a href="./index.htm" title="[Nails Your Way Home Page]"> HOME</a> | <a href="./aboutNYW.htm" title="[A Therapeutic Nail Care Salon]"> About NYW</a> | <a href="./articles.htm" title="[Articles from Chapel Hill News &amp; Views]"> ARTICLES</a> | <a href="./listserv.htm" title="[List of Services]">SERVICES & PRICES</a> | <a href="./Map-NYW.htm" title="[Location: Directions & Map]">MAP</a><br> <hr size=1 color="gray" width="100%" align=center> <H2>Happy Feet</H2> <p>Now that sandal season is here it is important to beautify your feet with relaxing monthly pedicures. Pedicuring treats both the toenails and the skin on the feet. If you suffer from corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, fungus, athlete s foot or diseases such as diabetes or arthritis then monthly pedicures can help keep your feet happy!</p> <p>The results of an online women s shoe survey by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons show there are a lot of feet out there in dire need of attention and pampering, 43 million Americans say their feet hurt and that they have some kind of problem with their feet.</p> <p>Just like your face, your nose, your hair, or your fingers, your feet are different from everyone else s. Wearing the wrong size, style and shape of shoes can cause numerous foot problems but ingrown toenails are the most common.</p> <p>Living with the pain of ingrown toenails can lead to serious problems if not taken care of correctly. Ingrown nails are nails whose corners dig painfully into the soft tissue of the nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling. Usually, toenails grow straight out, but sometimes, one or both corners curve and grow into the flesh. The big toe is usually the victim of this condition, but other toes can also become ingrown. The shape of the nail is usually inherited, but it is commonly influenced by trauma and/or shoe pressure. Tight footwear will increase pressure between the skin in the nail fold and nail, increasing the risk of ingrown nails.</p> <p>As we age, oil-producing glands slow down production, causing skin to become thin and dry. The skin on the feet is particularly vulnerable to dryness. Not only does dry skin make the feet look older, but also it increases the chances of developing a foot infection. It s important to keep the feet moisturized with a thick rich lotion daily.</p> <p>Knowledgeable licensed pedicurists will use scrubs and foot files to gently exfoliate the dry skin on the heels and bottom of the feet as well as alpha-hydroxy cuticle remover rather than cutting or nipping delicate skin. The improper practice of nipping or cutting the cuticles will make them grow back quicker and thicker. When you choose a pedicurist be sure that they do not nip or cut your cuticles.</p> <p>The foot and leg massage is an important part of any Pedicuring experience because it improves blood circulation. Optimal blood circulation decreases the chances of developing skin and nail problems in the feet. Also when you get your monthly pedicures be sure to choose a salon that you know follows state guidelines for safe footbath cleansing and disinfecting procedures.</p> <p>Monthly pedicures can dramatically soften and heal callus-prone feet and will help prevent fungal infections. A little time and attention through monthly pedicures will not only keep your feet looking and feeling good but will also provide health benefits such as skin renewal, reduced stress and improved circulation. 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