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Many regions of the United States have seen record rains, leaving many a runner or walker with soggy shoes. Wet shoes have a tendency to stretch and slip, leading to blisters on our feet. Here are a few tips to help the healing process. Hotspots Inspect your feet after a long walk or run. Do you see [...] Do you think the environment is important, but don’t have a spare moment to volunteer? Do you want to pass along strong environmental values to your children? Become a Personal Environmental Activist. What’s involved? Make a commitment to the environment. Reduce your use of harsh and toxic [...] The traditional caprese salad consists solely of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil, with a dressing of salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar. However, if ”count color” or have an abundance of basil your herb garden, it may be tasty and beneficial to upgrade your salad. To start, I use far more than the normal ratio [...] Do you have a hygrometer in your home to measure humidity? You can get an easy digital one that reports temperature and humidity. More expensive versions report the pressure and predict weather patterns. More importantly, why do you want one and how does it relate to skin care? I know that the weather turns cold and [...] Today is Christmas Eve. For many of us, this means, wrapping paper, Christmas trees and harsh winter weather. How do we maintain that perfect manicure and healthy hands with all the baking and cleaning? Protection is the key. Wear rubber gloves when running through those last minute cleaning chores. I personally try to hit all the [...] The weather determines your needs when undergoing long periods of physical activity. Cold and dry? Make sure you wear light, breathable outer layers. Protect your skin from chapping by using lotions, lip balms and coverings. Since high body temperatures trigger our thirst mechanisms, it is easy to forget proper hydration techniques when out [...] |
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