Shelley Marie, Certified Master Pedicurist

05/02/2019

Do you have a toe or toes that look bent out of shape, but you don’t recall any trauma happening to them? You could have a case of Hammer Toe, Claw Toe or Mallet Toe! Not to worry, they are not dangerous conditions to have, but they can be quite uncomfortable and most importantly- treatable…

12/29/2017

Knowing and understanding your Structural genetics allows you to start early to prevent it from forming and locking into your body as you age. I have my mother’s feet and by 50 years old I began to see my feet rapidly progressing with hammer toes. I began a strict regimen of foot retraining to break the genetic pattern from taking over. I work on my feet often and stay mindful in them to keep them working as good as they can. We all have structural genetics that we do not have to give into. If you see structural patterns in your parents that are making moving difficult for them and you see these patterns developing in yourself today begin now to break these patterns. You can! Freeing your structural genetics is liberating.

12/07/2017

Glucose - the Culprit again!!!!

Recent studies are again pointing fingers at our glucose saturated lifestyles with yet another health risk on the rise!

The number of cases of GOUT ( a form of arthritis )
has seen a steady increase with a direct link with the increased consumption of soda and the addition of high fructose corn syrup to our foods.

Fructose is a natural sugar found in friuits and honey.
High fructose corn syrup is a man-made sweetener produced from corn.

However, our bodies break down fructose into
those dreaded chemical compounds called PURINES,
which in turn form uric acid that can cause.....

Painful, Inflammed, Diabilitating crystal formation in joints called GOUT!!

Gout used to be known has a " rich man's disease" because at one time, wealthy men were the only people who could afford the rich foods - red meat, alcohol, seafood.

Today, with our fructose/glucose craving lifestyle,

Gout is any person's disease!

Submited by; B. Ribble, NASP Educator

10/29/2017

More and more road runners are coming to value what trail runners enjoy: greater challenges and chances for adventure out in the wilderness. Leaving the monotony and motor vehicle traffic behind, the roadies are coming out to play in the dirt, too.

08/17/2017

08/05/2017

Take a walk outside and soak in the benefits.

08/01/2017

In this month’s column, Dr. Stern discusses the changes that take place in the nails as we age, including an increase in ridging, thickening, yellowing, and onycholysis.  

07/28/2017

Back pain, knee pain, and hip pain could all be caused by weak feet. These foot strengthening exercises are sure to toughen up your feet and get you pain free.