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Angled toes, raised corns, and bony protrusions cause many women to avoid walking barefoot or wearing open toed sandals or the lastest fashions in peep toes.

As a holistic practioner of aesthetic medicine, Dr. Alexander Rivkin (www.westsideaesthetics.com), the international authority on non-surgical aesthetics can help get feet display-ready for summer by injecting cosmetic fillers, such as Juvederm, around the targeted problem areas.

Unlike traditional podiatric procedures, which often require painful surgeries and weeks of downtime, non-invasive injections are quick, relatively pain free and offer immediate results without the cost and hassle of a lengthy recovery.

After the filler is injected, patients walk away with feet that appear more balanced and even. The smoother look and shape of the feet draws attention away from any obvious imperfections. (more…)

Are Plantar Warts Lurking At Your Favorite Swimming Pool?

Plantar warts are hard growths that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV thrives in warm, moist environments, which is why it is easily spread at public swimming pools, communal showers, gyms and locker rooms.

According to New York City Podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong of NYC Footcare the virus can also enter the skin after having direct contact with someone who is already infected.

Unlike other types of warts, a plantar wart can be very uncomfortable and are often painful. Because people develop immunity against these viruses as they get older, plantar warts are more common in children than in adults.

Dr. Zong provides the following useful information on the symptoms of plantar warts and how they can be prevented and treated:

• Small, bumpy growths on the soles of the feet that may feel spongy.
• They may have dark spots on their surface (tiny capillaries that supply blood to the wart).
• Extreme tenderness in the soles of the feet when standing or walking.
• Bumps that interrupt the normal lines and ridges on the skin of your feet.
• May cause bleeding if scratched or traumatized.
• Often cause pain on the bottom of the foot and may feel like a stone in shoes.
• Because of the pressure from standing and walking, plantar warts rarely rise above the skin’s surface.

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Summer Skin Care For Your Feet

With summer in full swing, our feet are now on display almost every single day.  During summer months people tend to wear sandals, flip flops and go barefoot.  As a result they’re paying more attention to the appearance of their feet.  Now is a great time to note different issues that commonly come into play during the summer months.

Skin Cancer on Your Feet

It’s important to remember that skin cancer can affect any part of the body, including the feet.  Unfortunately, people often forget their feet when protecting their skin from the sun.  Even fewer think to check their feet for suspicious moles or markings.

According to New York City Podiatrist Dr. Oliver Zong of NYC Footcare, malignant melanoma of the lower extremities usually occurs on the soles of the feet, in the spaces between the toes, and in the areas around the nails, or even under the nails.

The best way to prevent skin cancer is to stay out of the sun and to wear sunscreen.  It is also equally important to do self-examinations.  If you detect any changes to a mole or skin lesion, Dr. Zong recommends visiting with your dermatologist as soon as possible. (more…)

RELAX WITH AN INDO-ASIAN HOT STONE MASSAGE

Remember the last time you were stress free?

The Indo-Asian Hot Stone Massage spa treatment offered at Absolute Nirvana Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico can offer you a hot stone massage that will melt the stress away. The massage utilizes hot stones to locate specific stress points in the body, in essence leaving the mind completely relaxed.

Warm stones are gently placed on and under your body. As you are massaged with the stones, you feel the stress melt away… relaxing the body to a deeper level. Stone massage has a profound effect on the mind and body while facilitating the treatment process.

Utilizing hot stones and a blend of organic jojoba, safflower and grape seed oils, enriched with sea algae, Japanese Green Tea, and Hop Extract massage oils, the massage truly focuses on relieving the body of external stress.

Just imagine as the hot stones are gently placed on the body, the warm massage oil guides the stones to the high tension areas. There every moment counts as the stones massage the muscle, at which point the mind wonders off to a deep mind relaxation and a place of blissful happiness.

It is also recommended to leave the massage oil for a several hours to infuse the body of nourishment and moisture. (more…)

Sometimes the very best gifts are those which show special thought and tender loving care (TLC) and have been custom made.

The following massage oil recipe can easily be made at home.  The ingredients can easily be found at any local health food store or specialty store.

If you want to make your gift especially romantic find a sexy bottle for your mixture and decorate it with a red bow.

Thymes Limited Edition Frasier Fir Red Candle 12 oz / 340 g

To create a really special Valentine’s gift, purchase a few red scented candles and include that in your special massage gift package.   Or buy regular red candles and dress them with a few drops of vanilla or Ylang Ylang oil which will set a very loving and relaxed mood.

To really do it up right, consider covering your massage table with red silk or satin sheets and offer to provide the massage right on the spot.  Or if you’re shy, make the oil and include one or more gift certificates for a personal massage.  Let your imagination guide you. (more…)