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The Meaning of Your Feet

Do the shape and size of your feet mean something? Does the length of your toes suggest a certain personality trait? Insight into our personality is always intriguing. Reading our horoscopes, getting our palms read or even having our handwriting analyzed to detect why we are the way we are piques your interest. Foot types are also on the “analyze me” bandwagon. Let’s check some common, and maybe not so common, foot shapes to see if we love to eat, hate to travel, Etc.

Roman Toe

Loving new exciting places, and being super outgoing are said to be connected to this toe type. The Roman toe shape is when the first three toes are the same height with the latter two shorter (in descending order). So, book your plane ticket and get out on your next cultural adventure!

Egyptian Toe

People who sport the Egyptian toe shape are said to descend from royalty and enjoy being pampered! This foot type is fairly common and is characterized by a long big toe followed by the rest in descending order, usually slenderer as well. Generally friendly people, they have an eye for fashion and are often trend-setters.

Peasant Toe

Thoughtful and patient, people with peasant toe are those to be friends with. Their patience helps to resolve conflicts and are honest by nature. These feet appear square-shaped, since all the toes are generally the same length.

Greek Toe

If you look at your feet and notice that your second toe is the longest, then you sport the Greek foot! People with this toe type are said to be smart, super sporty and very creative. And although they have tremendous leadership qualities, they tend to be stressed out and impulsive.

Moving Little Toe

Independently moving your little toe from the others says a lot about you since it’s such an unusual toe type. You are highly active and crave adventure, highly driven in life and always searching for new experiences. This is definitely the mark of an inquisitive dreamer!

Ultimately, your feet are highly individual and unique to you. Your feet aren’t even really identical! Whether you have Roman or peasant foot, are curious or shy, just remember that the main thing about our feet is to take good care of them by getting monthly pedicures and by getting them checked by your doctor if any changes occur in how they feel or look. They’re the only pair you got!

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Till next time,

Phyllis

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4 Fool-Proof Ways to Reduce Wrinkles and Fine Lines

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The aging process can sometimes seem unfair. We can develop new troubles with our skin that we didn’t have in our younger years. But sometimes we can prevent or eliminate some issues altogether. One such issue is fine lines and wrinkles. Although it’s been said that we need to just accept our aging skin as it is, since wrinkles are said to be inevitable – that’s simply not true. Yes our metabolism slows as we age, and in turn the formation of collagen and elastin that we need for a plump complexion, slowly lessens. Let’s take a look at these 4 fool-proof ways we can help revive our glow.

1. Limit Your Sugar Intake

Processed sugar can increase collagen breakdown. It creates dehydration and therefore sucks moisture out of the skin. And really, is just plain bad for you. Eating fruits and vegetables, rich in vitamin C especially, is vital to help build collagen in the skin and restore your glowing complexion.

2. Always Use Sunscreen

Sun protection cannot be stressed enough in the prevention of wrinkles and other skin ailments. It’s essential to wear an SPF of 30 or higher with broad-spectrum protection. SPF prevents wrinkles people! But you must use it everyday even when it’s cloudy.

3. Quit Smoking

Obviously smoking is bad for your health for a multitude of reasons, in addition to aging your skin prematurely. Smoking affects the blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to your skin and entire body. Depriving the skin of these vital nutrients, such as Vitamin C, creates a pale, uneven skin tone and wrinkles. There are more than 4,000 chemicals in tobacco that deplete your skin’s collagen and elastin, therefore creating wrinkly, sagging faces. So the sooner you quit, the better – or better yet, don’t start at all!

4. Consume Foods Rich in Antioxidants

Your skin is your largest organ and it suffers the most oxidative stress throughout your daily routine. Antioxidants help fight that stress and damage. The best way to boost your antioxidants is to consume foods rich in them. Kale, blueberries or kidney beans are examples of great foods that help with this. Get the wrinkle free skin you want from the inside out.

There are so many creams and procedures that can help prevent and eliminate aging skin. But realistically, if you just start practicing the recommendations in this short list, you will notice a significant difference. Some say the best overall help to your skin is to eat properly, exercise and stay hydrated. Think about it… while you’re putting on your sunscreen. 😉

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How to Maintain Your Pedicure In Between Appointments

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The warmer weather is approaching, which means so is the summer wardrobe!  And within that wardrobe are our long awaited sandals.  Yes, our feet are coming out of hibernation and, quite frankly, we may not be happy with what has emerged.  As we know, our feet take a beating, therefore a little TLC and pampering is in order!

Many of us are very good about making and keeping a monthly pedicure appointment all year long at the salon.  But now that our feet are exposed daily in the nicer weather, we need to keep them fresh and looking their best in between those pedis.  Here are some tips on keeping your feet looking fresh and fabulous! Read more

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Foot Care – 5 Steps to Getting your Feet Ready for Sandals

Pedicures AuroraWell, it would appear that spring has sprung and it’s that time of year when we start taking off those winter layers and uncover parts of our bodies that have been hidden all winter long. Are your feet ready for sandals? Below are 5 basic steps in proper foot care for you to do yourself.

Having a pedicure is one of the most relaxing, therapeutic treatments you can do for yourself or even better, treat yourself or someone else to! We often forget how important our feet are and yet they hold us up and carry us around all day long; certainly something we take for granted. if you are someone who suffers from foot pain, you know all too well how important it is to take care of your feet.  Start with:

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