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Bikini belongs here
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Flip-Flops Effects
While I was surfing I read about this article. I never realized that wearing Flat and Flip-flops has healthy side effects to our lovely but often neglected feet.. because: don’t they serve us well and get us to the malls? For all I know it’s open shoes that set free air around our feet and make us feel more comfortable wearing them. Then it dawned upon me that I simply love wearing flats and flip-flops
Here are the Myths and Facts: I strongly suggest you to read it because I do care your feet. heheh
Myth: Flats, flip-flops and going barefoot are good for your feet.
Fact: "This is a common misconception, because we always hear about the problems with high heels," Vlahovic said in a prepared statement. "But these three present their own types of problems." Flip-flops provide no support, which can cause plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and tendonitis. Wearing flats can lead to severe heel pain and blisters, crowding toes and conditions such as hammertoes and bunions. Walking barefoot leaves feet open to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and puncture wounds along with skin issues or nail injuries.
Diagnosis: Flip-flops or flats are fine for a few hours, but you should stretch your Achilles tendon for a bit if you wear them for longer than that, Vlahovic said. Save walking barefoot for around your own home, unless you are at risk for diabetes or have peripheral vascular disease. In those cases, always wear shoes in and out of the house.
Myth: Over-the-counter scrubs and soaks for corns are safe and effective.
Fact: "At-home soaks or scrubs would just exfoliate, not remove corns," Vlahovic said.
Diagnosis: A corn is a buildup of skin with a hard center. This often is caused by a hammertoe in which the toe knuckle rubs against the shoe. To permanently remove a corn, the hammertoe must be corrected so that it stops rubbing against the shoe. Or, just wear shoes with a wider toe box.
Myth: Feet don't need sunscreen.
Fact: "Skin cancer on the legs and feet actually has a high mortality rate due to people forgetting to do skin checks on that area. It's often caught too late," Vlahovic said. "This is due in large part to the fact that many people simply forget to apply or reapply sunscreen to the lower extremities."
Diagnosis: Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and with both UVB and UVA protection every two to three hours to the feet. Apply more often if you're going to be at the beach, in and out of the water, or sweating.
Myth: All pedicure salons use sterile instruments, so it's fine to use theirs.
Fact: "Unfortunately, this is not the case with all nail salons," Vlahovic said. "As a result, the instruments can spread germs that can cause nail fungus and bacterial infections."
Diagnosis: Invest in your own nail files, clippers and cuticle sticks, unless you can be sure your nail salon sterilizes its instruments after each use. Also ask the technician if they have a clean bowl or basin or one with individual liners before sticking your feet in the motorized tub.
Myth: It's best to trim your toenails straight across.
Fact: Doing this, and cutting them too short, can lead to ingrown toenails, a true danger for diabetics. Untreated ingrown toenails can lead to infection and possibly an abscess requiring corrective surgery.
Diagnosis: Leave the nail slightly longer, trimming along the natural curve of your toe.
Myth: Soaking your feet in vinegar clears up toenail fungus.
Fact: "Vinegar can't penetrate the layers of the nail to get to the infection site. And without proper treatment, the infection can spread to other nails," Vlahovic said.
Diagnosis: See your dermatologist or podiatrist so they can perform a culture to see if it is definitely a fungal infection. Follow their instructions to the letter to avoid a recurrence.
Myth: Athlete's foot and warts aren't contagious.
Fact: Both are highly contagious, and easily spread in environments such as locker rooms or showers. They are often picked up through small breaks in the skin of the foot bottom.
Diagnosis: Keep your feet clean and dry, don't wear dirty socks and thoroughly clean your bath or shower area. "If one person in the household has it, everyone should be cautious and take proper precautions," Vlahovic said. If you must use a public shower, wear flip-flops.
Myth: Duct tape removes plantar warts.
Fact: Studies have shown duct tape to be one of the many ways to treat warts, but Vlahovic noted that several studies have shown duct tape in no better than a placebo.
Diagnosis: "If you have a plantar wart, don't pick or perform bathroom surgery on it," Vlahovic said "Don't put duct tape on it and expect it to go away, since there is a specific protocol for using it. See your dermatologist or podiatrist for this and other treatment options."
To sort the myths from the facts about your feet, Dr. Tracey Vlahovic, associate professor of podiatric medicine and orthopedics at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine, offers this information about your tootsies with a caveat -- always check with your doctor before starting any treatment:
Here are the Myths and Facts: I strongly suggest you to read it because I do care your feet. heheh
Myth: Flats, flip-flops and going barefoot are good for your feet.
Fact: "This is a common misconception, because we always hear about the problems with high heels," Vlahovic said in a prepared statement. "But these three present their own types of problems." Flip-flops provide no support, which can cause plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and tendonitis. Wearing flats can lead to severe heel pain and blisters, crowding toes and conditions such as hammertoes and bunions. Walking barefoot leaves feet open to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and puncture wounds along with skin issues or nail injuries.
Diagnosis: Flip-flops or flats are fine for a few hours, but you should stretch your Achilles tendon for a bit if you wear them for longer than that, Vlahovic said. Save walking barefoot for around your own home, unless you are at risk for diabetes or have peripheral vascular disease. In those cases, always wear shoes in and out of the house.
Myth: Over-the-counter scrubs and soaks for corns are safe and effective.
Fact: "At-home soaks or scrubs would just exfoliate, not remove corns," Vlahovic said.
Diagnosis: A corn is a buildup of skin with a hard center. This often is caused by a hammertoe in which the toe knuckle rubs against the shoe. To permanently remove a corn, the hammertoe must be corrected so that it stops rubbing against the shoe. Or, just wear shoes with a wider toe box.
Myth: Feet don't need sunscreen.
Fact: "Skin cancer on the legs and feet actually has a high mortality rate due to people forgetting to do skin checks on that area. It's often caught too late," Vlahovic said. "This is due in large part to the fact that many people simply forget to apply or reapply sunscreen to the lower extremities."
Diagnosis: Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and with both UVB and UVA protection every two to three hours to the feet. Apply more often if you're going to be at the beach, in and out of the water, or sweating.
Myth: All pedicure salons use sterile instruments, so it's fine to use theirs.
Fact: "Unfortunately, this is not the case with all nail salons," Vlahovic said. "As a result, the instruments can spread germs that can cause nail fungus and bacterial infections."
Diagnosis: Invest in your own nail files, clippers and cuticle sticks, unless you can be sure your nail salon sterilizes its instruments after each use. Also ask the technician if they have a clean bowl or basin or one with individual liners before sticking your feet in the motorized tub.
Myth: It's best to trim your toenails straight across.
Fact: Doing this, and cutting them too short, can lead to ingrown toenails, a true danger for diabetics. Untreated ingrown toenails can lead to infection and possibly an abscess requiring corrective surgery.
Diagnosis: Leave the nail slightly longer, trimming along the natural curve of your toe.
Myth: Soaking your feet in vinegar clears up toenail fungus.
Fact: "Vinegar can't penetrate the layers of the nail to get to the infection site. And without proper treatment, the infection can spread to other nails," Vlahovic said.
Diagnosis: See your dermatologist or podiatrist so they can perform a culture to see if it is definitely a fungal infection. Follow their instructions to the letter to avoid a recurrence.
Myth: Athlete's foot and warts aren't contagious.
Fact: Both are highly contagious, and easily spread in environments such as locker rooms or showers. They are often picked up through small breaks in the skin of the foot bottom.
Diagnosis: Keep your feet clean and dry, don't wear dirty socks and thoroughly clean your bath or shower area. "If one person in the household has it, everyone should be cautious and take proper precautions," Vlahovic said. If you must use a public shower, wear flip-flops.
Myth: Duct tape removes plantar warts.
Fact: Studies have shown duct tape to be one of the many ways to treat warts, but Vlahovic noted that several studies have shown duct tape in no better than a placebo.
Diagnosis: "If you have a plantar wart, don't pick or perform bathroom surgery on it," Vlahovic said "Don't put duct tape on it and expect it to go away, since there is a specific protocol for using it. See your dermatologist or podiatrist for this and other treatment options."
To sort the myths from the facts about your feet, Dr. Tracey Vlahovic, associate professor of podiatric medicine and orthopedics at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine, offers this information about your tootsies with a caveat -- always check with your doctor before starting any treatment:
Sunday, June 22, 2008
ill-fated summer
How unfortunate I’m, that summer ended up with no summer excitement at all to remember. I should have anticipated that experiences will always been changed. Yeah I definitely knew, I’m just in denial that my summer was embarrassing. When anyone is asking me how my summer was, I only nodL Oh well, on the other hand despite embarrassing, I’m blessed of some achievements this summer. I might not have a memorable summer this year but definitely sure next year will have the grand escapade! It is not clear that I murmured here my ill-fated summer experience ha..obvious?!?? I’m relieved now! Let me hand over the summer to rainy days now..heheh
Friday, June 20, 2008
name to endure
I have created fit4all under the name of my small business which has been existed a couple of months. I was lucky enough to have my beloved friend who bought this domain. However, when it is needed to register the business name in Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). I carried confidently the name fit4all. Unfortunately it was not approved by them for the reason of duplication to some of a business name here in the Philippines. You must create a business name unique which I thought fit4all was! It gave another headache thinking what would be the best stand alone business name. Imagine I gathered some ideas of my friends for this name. To register your business name you have to give 3 optional names, the one that doesn’t have duplication that will be the final business name of yours. The line of my business is clothing I had selections of: B-FIT, ForeverFitting, and Comfy and Fashionable. And the new business name that I should embark and carry during the entire existence of my business was: B-FIT! Well, not that bad..but I don’t know what B stands for? It doesn't have any significance that word:( hihi.. oh well, the Department of Trade and Industry has the right to refuse and decline your business name but on my own domain I have the right to keep and happily use this the rest of my entire life. I still love my fit4all baby! Hehehe
Yet another business name I registered…and I am clueless of the meaning: IGM BYKZ ‘R US, I only presumes that I-Indhay, G-Glorie, M- Marc ( oh curious) or Maria? Wahahaha that has been approved also. Then again, it still sounds good. I must embrace my business name. If I have another business name to register I should consult an expert in creating business names, is it almanacs or what? hehehe
Yet another business name I registered…and I am clueless of the meaning: IGM BYKZ ‘R US, I only presumes that I-Indhay, G-Glorie, M- Marc ( oh curious) or Maria? Wahahaha that has been approved also. Then again, it still sounds good. I must embrace my business name. If I have another business name to register I should consult an expert in creating business names, is it almanacs or what? hehehe
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
I am back
Yaaahoooo I finally have my computer and connection back. It has been a decade of abstinence to be in touch with my ever beloved desktop. I missed it badly! Without my countless complaint about the connections to the provider they would not have taken action on it. If I did not beg my computer technician to fix it, I would still have been in the dark here. Gosh, I am too far away of collecting a single penny here not just that but also to be updated with bloggers life. How they have been etc.. It seems I have to start from scratch all over again. It might be too late to grasp a green but rather late than never. I wish my sister Carlota would help me with my layout. Huhuhu I badly need a new one. By virtue of my health and time I take this blog seriously. And right now I’m starting my new journey here! Definitely I’m not to miss visiting u guys. Expect me to pop up every minute of the day now! Hehe That’s how I miss my bloggermates.
Guys fasten your seatbelt! 280 pkh will be on its way! Heheh
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Balls & Dolls
Sometimes I muse on where it all started, this passion for clothes. And very often I end up with inborn qualities and genes. Obviously. Like small boys run after each ball and small girls feel the urge to dress each doll? Now, my memory won’t bring me back the Diper’s Years (one could point out that fashion starts here, crawling around and wonder what the heck was annoying your bottom?). But first impressions of a Fashionista are emerging in the college years. I can’t rule out a single girl of these days: they were all very keen on clothes. But some were always dressed smartly, some hit the jackpot once in a while, and others were desperate. The suspicion I was buying a lot of my clothes in boutiques led them ask me to help out or give advice on several occassions. And I was getting my first step into this exciting and colourful world of amazing fabrics and shapes. And I’ve been hooked ever since.
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