C. J. Buck, M.I.A., CEO of Xenna Corporation, (www.xenna.com), a distributor of natural foot care products, says "Proper foot care is a challenge for those caring for the elderly or disabled. Aging can result in yellow, discolored toenails or rough, scaly heels, as well as dry skin on the foot, due to poorer circulation."

Buck adds, "Though a person of any age can have these problems, as we age there's an increased tendency to develop yellow, discolored toenails or rough, cracked heels. With restricted mobility and the wearing of slippers, feet are in plain view and a cause for embarrassment. Having unsightly feet definitely has an impact on self-esteem."

Caregivers can pick up the spirits of the elderly as well as improve the appearance of their feet by following the regimen below:

• · Thoroughly wash and dry feet daily
• · Gently massage feet daily, to improve circulation
• · Throw out old shoes and nail polish
• · If still in footwear, change socks and shoes at least twice daily
• · Every person should have their own nail implements, not to be shared with others
• · Periodically place shoes or slippers in a sunny place where they can air out
• · If in doubt, especially when dealing with diabetics, consult a podiatrist or nurse.

Products such as Xenna's natural, diabetic-friendly NonyX® Nail Gel and CalleX® Ointment, solve the problems of dry, cracked feet and unsightly toenails with regular use.

Xenna's NonyX Nail Gel is a patented, 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 gradually scraped out with a manicure tool, beginning after about four weeks.

Once the white or yellow keratin debris is removed, nails look clear. Regular use of NonyX keeps nails free of keratin debris buildup so they are clear and healthy-looking.

For feet that are dry and flaking, diabetic-friendly CalleX® Ointment offers an acid-free, fast-acting way of moisturizing feet and heels.

NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the foot care section of mass retailers, including Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS Pharmacy, Wal-Mart, Longs, Eckerd Pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy, Duane Reade, HEB grocery stores and most Medicine Shoppes. Online, it is also available at www.drugstore.com and www.xenna.com.

CalleX Ointment is sold in the foot care section of Walgreens, Longs and many Medicine Shoppe pharmacies, and online at www.drugstore.com and at www.xenna.com. It will be in the HEB grocery chain in December 2006.

For photos of toenails and heels before and after using Xenna products, click on www.xenna.com.

Xenna Corporation is a privately-held, woman-owned company based in Princeton, NJ, dedicated to the development of naturally-based, effective personal care products. To contact them call 800-368-6003 (business hours, Mon-Friday Eastern Time).