April is Foot Health Awareness Month:
APMA Survey Reveals Most Common Foot Problems
Princeton,
NJ -April 5, 2006 -- During April, the American Podiatric
Medical Association (APMA) works hard to draw attention to
the importance of good foot and ankle care. This year's campaign
addresses the most common foot problems, with foot odor and
toenails topping the list.
C. J. Buck, MIA, CEO of Xenna
Corporation (www.xenna.com)
says, "With age, there's a tendency to develop calluses
and thick, brittle or yellow toenails. However, as podiatrists
are well aware, most people just don't take the time to
properly care for their feet. Yellow, discolored toenails
are unattractive and most people are just too embarrassed
to expose them in public. This is true of cracked, dry heels,
as well."
Dr. Nicholas Romansky, a Media, Pennsylvania podiatrist
says that he commonly sees patients who hide their feet
simply because they're embarrassed about the way their feet
and toenails look. Dr. Romansky says, "To be successful,
patients must be consistent in following their foot care
regimen and be willing to make changes which affect the
environment surrounding their feet." Good foot care habits
include:
Thoroughly washing and drying feet daily
Throwing out all old shoes and nail polish
Changing shoes and socks at least twice a day
Taking your own nail implements when getting a manicure
or pedicure; never share nail tools with others
After purchasing new shoes, place shoes periodically
in a sunny place where they can air out, and
Use foot grooming products on a regular basis to keep
feet attractive, soft and odor-free.
Xenna Corporation distributes two foot grooming products
for nails and heels. NonyX® Nail Gel for yellow, discolored
toenails and CalleX® Callus Ointment for calluses and dry,
cracked heels. Xenna's patented, diabetic-friendly NonyX®
Nail Gel, takes a unique, natural approach to the problem
of unattractive yellow or discolored nails - especially
toenails.
Buck says, "NonyX is a topical, easy-to-use gel that breaks
down and removes keratin debris - the discolored, yellow
or thick granular buildup under nails that causes them to
become discolored and unattractive. NonyX Gel softens keratin
debris using natural ethanoic acid, which permits it to
be scraped out with a manicure tool, beginning after about
four weeks. Once the white or yellow keratin debris is removed,
nails look clear and regular use of the gel keeps them keratin
debris free and attractive."
Xenna also makes CalleX® Callus Ointment, which uses natural
enzymes to exfoliate calluses and to smooth and rejuvenate
dry, cracked heels. CalleX has been shown in consumer studies
to significantly reduce callus, dry, flaking skin and cracking
on soles and heels within 15 to 30 days. Acid-free and safe
for diabetic use, CalleX moisturizes dry, rough or flaky
skin, and exfoliates and thins callused areas, while leaving
normal skin unaffected.
NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the footcare section
of Walgreens, Rite Aid, Longs, Eckerd Pharmacy , Brooks
Pharmacy, Duane Reade, Medicine Shoppe pharmacies and Wal-Mart.
CVS Pharmacy will have NonyX Gel on its shelves by the end
of April. NonyX Gel is also available at HEB and Brookshire
grocery stores, and online at www.drugstore.com,
www.FootSmart.com
and www.xenna.com.
CalleX Ointment is now available in the footcare section
at Walgreens, Longs and many Medicine Shoppe pharmacies.
CalleX can also be purchased online at www.drugstore.com,
www.FootSmart.com
and www.xenna.com.
Xenna Corporation is a privately-held, woman-owned company
which develops and distributes natural personal care products
for skin, hair and nails. All Xenna products are unconditionally
money-back guaranteed. To view before and after photos,
click on www.xenna.com.