Heel2Toe

01/03/2024

14/02/2024

February is Raynauds awareness month

Raynaud's disease causes some areas of the body — such as fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin narrow. This limits blood flow to affected areas, which is called vasospasm.

Symptoms of Raynaud's disease include:
* Cold fingers or toes.
* Areas of skin that turn white then blue. Depending on your skin color, these color changes may be harder or easier to see.
* Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief.
During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of the skin usually first turn pale. Next, they often change color and feel cold and numb. When the skin warms and blood flow improves, the affected areas may change color again, throb, tingle or swell.
Raynaud's most commonly affects fingers and toes. But it also can affect other areas of the body, such as nose, lips, ears and even ni***es. After warming up, the return of blood flow to the area can take 15 minutes.

Top tips
* keep your home warm
* wear warm clothes during cold weather, especially on your hands and feet
* try to avoid sudden changes in temperature
* exercise regularly – this helps improve circulation
* try breathing exercises or yoga to help you relax
* eat a healthy, balanced diet

01/02/2024

Never too early to get those feet in tip top condition for the spring / summer months

21/01/2024

So I see lots of mature ladies who used to live in these shoes. Glamorous but ooooh their poor feet and they are paying the price now. Make sure when you are buying shoes make sure you have enough wiggle room for those toes !!!

18/01/2024

Winnie the poo day today.
Lots of people I visit are so happy with their treatment and it makes my job so worthwhile to see their feet feel so more comfortable. Lots say they feel they are walking on air.

25/12/2023

17/12/2023

Call 07939127906 if you need a foot health assessment and treatment. Appointments available from mid January 2024

01/12/2023

13/11/2023

Be kind to your feet. Look after them. The average person walks approximately 3 times around the world in their lifetime. Those feet need looking after !

01/11/2023

So for some ,November is Movember the month where men grow some fuzz to raise awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and su***de prevention and Prostate Cancer UK.
But when I visit you for a foot health check I'm looking for hair on your toes.
Not everyone loves hairy toes but
It's good to know that the growth of hair on your toes can actually indicate good circulation! Good circulation is indeed essential for wound healing and sensation in the feet. Hair on the toes can help maintain warmth and protect the skin from external irritants as well. So, while it may seem like a minor concern, it's actually an indication of a healthy vascular system in your feet.

19/10/2023

When I come and visit you in your home I'm always laden down with my little seat, foot stool and a plethora of instruments and lotions & potions , paddings and foam and orthotics to get your feet in tip top condition.
If you require a foot health assessment and foot treatment please call me on 07939127906.
No appointments left in October and November filling up !!