When Planning a Vacation, Remember Your Feet: Podiatrists Recommend Packing Comfortable Shoes and a Few Foot Care Products
Packing the right shoes and getting into a regular foot care regimen can go a long way toward making a vacation more pleasurable, when that extra care can really pay off. Podiatrists recommend NonyX Nail Gel for yellow, discolored toenails and Callex Callus Ointment for calluses and rough, dry skin or cracked heels.
(PRWEB) March 15, 2005 -- Travel takes a heavy toll on feet, particularly for
those whose vacations include walking tours, hiking or simply strolling around
to see the sights. Packing the right shoes and getting into a regular foot care
regimen can go a long way toward making a vacation more pleasurable, when that
extra care can really pay off.
A recent survey by the American Podiatric
Medical Association (APMA) revealed that 65 percent of vacationers spend the
majority of the time with their shoes on, demonstrating the importance of
selecting the proper footwear for shopping, sightseeing and engaging in outdoor
activities. According to the survey, "selecting proper footwear is paramount to
foot comfort." In addition, scheduling thirty-minute breaks between activities,
or taking time out to relax or read at a café can help keep feet in the comfort
zone.
While comfort is essential, a majority of both men and women prefer
the latest sandal and shoe fashions. However, while 18 percent of participants
in the APMA survey admitted to packing brand new or uncomfortable shoes for
trips, women were much more likely than men to sacrifice their feet for fashion.
In spite of a preference for sandals, open-toed pumps and flip-flops,
many individuals are embarrassed to wear summer shoes or go barefoot at the pool
or beach because of callused feet, dry, cracked heels, or yellow, discolored
toenails. Carol J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation, said, "Both men and women are
concerned about how their feet look, particularly in summer. NonyX® Nail Gel and
Callex® Ointment offer natural solutions to the problem of unattractive yellow
or discolored toenails, flaking heels and calluses, which are much more
noticeable when barefoot or wearing sandals or open-toed heels. With consistent
use of our products, toenails become clear and healthy-looking and heels are
soft, smooth and supple."
Dr. Bruce Bitcover, a Lawrenceville, New Jersey
podiatrist, recommends Xenna's Callex Ointment for calluses or dry, cracked
heels. He said, "Eighty percent of my patients have some type of foot callus. I
advise my patients to take care of them on a regular basis so that when
vacations roll around, their feet are in top shape. "
Newly patented
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,
and is safe for diabetic use. Acid-free Callex moisturizes dry, rough or flaky
skin and contains natural enzymes that exfoliate and thin callused areas, while
leaving normal skin unaffected.
For keeping toenails attractive, Boca
Raton, Florida podiatrist, Dr. Bret Ribotsky recommends using NonyX® Nail Gel on
yellow, discolored toenails, which "cleans nails from the outside in." “Early
spring is the time to start using NonyX Gel, so that toenails look their best by
summer,” he says. NonyX Gel improves nail appearance by exfoliating the dark,
yellow or thick granular material called keratin debris, which can build up
under nails over time. Patented NonyX Gel softens, breaks down and then clears
out unattractive keratin debris using natural ethanoic acid. According to Dr.
Ribotsky, "Using NonyX is like brushing your teeth; it's a cleanser for
toenails."
A recent clinical study confirmed NonyX Nail Gel
significantly improves toenail color and clarity by exfoliating yellowing
keratin debris from under the nail. To view a recent TV news release on NonyX
Gel featuring Dr. Bret, go to http://easylink.playstream.com/networknewssource/nonyx/nonyx.wvx
NonyX
Nail Gel can be purchased in the footcare section of Rite Aid, Walgreens, Longs,
Drug Emporium and most Medicine Shoppe drugstores. It is also available from
podiatric physicians, independent pharmacies and online at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com. Callex Ointment is
now available in the footcare section at Longs Drugs, from podiatric physicians
and online at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com.
Xenna Corporation is a privately-held
company which develops and distributes natural personal care products for skin,
hair and nails.
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