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Daily foot care

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 Foot care should take place on a daily basis and thus form part of the daily routine of one's personal hygiene. At least once a day it is good to wash your feet and inspect the entire surface of the epidermis of the foot and toes in order to assess their state of health. Any problems that we may find are usually redness, cracks, swelling, hardening, ingrown nails, cuts, and micro-lesions. Wash your feet Your feet need to be washed with warm water and mild soap every day. The temperature of the water is important because if it is too high or too low it can lead to more foot problems than it benefits. The body temperature of 37 degrees is the most suitable value as the temperature of water in which to immerse the feet. Subsequently, the choice of soap is important because it must respect the pH of the body and thus avoid it being too aggressive. There are herbal soaps or you can wash your feet even without soap using only a soft sponge and your hands. On the epidermis of the foot, t...
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Brittle nails natural remedies

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 Nails that flake, open, stain white and weaken. Brittle nails are a symptom of something not working perfectly. In fact, they occur when dysfunctions occur that compromise the production of keratin, the 98% substance of which the nail is made. These signals should not be overlooked but listened to. Our body is telling us that we need amino acids such as cysteine, arginine, glutamic acid, minerals, iron, zinc, and selenium. A lack of vitamins, B vitamins, vitamins A, C, E, H, or even a protein deficiency can also be hidden behind brittle nails. Allergic diseases or fungal infections can also compromise nail health. Finally, nails can also flake when you keep your hands in hot water or in contact with detergents and chemicals for too long. So let's see which natural remedies can help fight this ailment. Remedies for brittle nails The first factor to check is the power supply. Are we sure that the foods we eat daily nourish us in a balanced and varied way? Whole grains, milk, and che...
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