Cyclists Face an Uphill Battle Against Calluses - But They Get 1,500 Miles to the "Gallon"
More than 100 million Americans ride a bike for pleasure on occasion, and, whether or not a cyclist has aspirations to compete with Lance Armstrong, calluses are one thing both amateur and professional cyclists have in common.
(PRWEB) August 19, 2005 -- According to an MIT study, bicycling is the most
energy efficient form of transportation ever invented. In terms of energy
conversion, it is equivalent to what would be 1,500 miles per gallon for a car -
a fact that becomes more and more interesting as gas prices continue to
escalate. Almost every American household has at least one, and the idea of an
American child growing up without a bicycle is almost unheard of. More than 100
million Americans ride a bike for pleasure on occasion, and, whether or not a
cyclist has aspirations to compete with Lance Armstrong, calluses are one thing
both amateur and professional cyclists have in common.
Brian Morris, a 36
year old cycling veteran says that helmets are most important, but gloves are
essential. "Not only do gloves help protect against calluses - which you will
surely get if you do much cycling - your hands are the first thing to hit the
pavement if you crash." Morris lives in a small college town and says, "Most of
the people who regularly ride bicycles around here are students who use them for
transportation. They don't wear helmets, gloves or other protective gear. It's
too bad, because I can tell them from experience that there are those who have
crashed, and those who are going to."
As most of us have observed, it's
more common than not to see bicyclists dressed in regular clothes, without
protective gear of any kind, with the exception of the most serious cyclists who
are training or going for a very long ride. In addition to developing calluses
on their hands, cyclists commonly develop calluses on their feet. Competitive
cyclists like Lance Armstrong even develop calluses on their well-worn
buttocks.
According to Monterey Park, California, podiatrist Dr. Jack
Morgan, "Out of every 50 patients I see, 10% have problems with dry, scaly or
cracked skin on their feet and increased thickness to skin, which takes the form
of either foot calluses or corns. He adds, "Among the many products for dry,
callused feet, only one, CalleX® Callus Ointment, contains natural enzymes,
which have proven to be remarkably effective for softening and thinning
calluses, exfoliating dry cracked heels and moisturizing dry, scaling skin."
Newly patented, acid-free CalleX® Callus Ointment is being recommended
and sold by Dr. Morgan and other podiatrists around the country. Distributed by
Xenna Corporation, CalleX Ointment has been shown in consumer studies to
significantly reduce callus, dry, flaking skin and cracking on soles and heels
within 15 to 30 days. CalleX moisturizes dry, rough or flaky skin, and
exfoliates and thins callused areas, while leaving normal skin unaffected. It's
also safe for diabetic use.
Dr. Bruce Bitcover, a Lawrenceville, NJ
podiatrist says, "This product is a real winner. Eighty percent of my patients
have some type of foot callus. There are no side effects and the ointment is
easy to use. I recommend CalleX for use on the feet or anywhere thickened skin
exists."
Xenna CEO C.J. Buck, says, "CalleX is formulated with natural
enzymes. It's free of acids, mineral oil, colorants and lanolin and is excellent
for sport, brace and work-related calluses, whether on feet or hands. With
CalleX, the amount of callus removed is up to the user, and since it's
acid-free, surrounding skin is not affected." The 1.75 oz. jar is a one to two
month supply, and is money-back guaranteed, as are all of Xenna's products.
Buck adds, "Yellow, discolored nails can also be a problem for anyone
who perspires in their shoes when exercising, as most cyclists do. For this
embarrassing problem, Xenna has developed patented, podiatrist-recommended
NonyX® Nail Gel." All natural NonyX Gel exfoliates the dark, yellow or thick
granular material called keratin debris, which can build up under nails over
time. With regular use, the gel softens, breaks down and then clears out
unattractive keratin debris under the nail using natural ethanoic acid, and
permits it to be scraped out from under the nail after about four weeks. Once
keratin debris is removed, NonyX Gel keeps nails looking clear and attractive
with regular use.
NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the footcare section
of Walgreens, Rite Aid, Longs, Drug Emporium, Brooks, Duane Reade and most
Medicine Shoppe drugstores. You’ll also find it at HEB, Roundy’s and Brookshire
grocery stores, through podiatric physicians, independent pharmacies and online
at www.drugstore.com, www.FootSmart.com and www.xenna.com.
CalleX
Ointment is now available in the footcare section at Longs and most Medicine
Shoppe pharmacies, as well as from podiatric physicians and online at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com. To view clinical
photos, click on www.xenna.com.
Xenna Corporation is a privately-held company which develops and
distributes natural personal care products for skin, hair and nails that benefit
recreational athletes.
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