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By Jackie Pyle, DPM
December 12, 2011
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: Fungus   Nails   Tendons   Sweating   Odor   heel pain   Holidays  

When gift giving, I pride myself on finding the most perfect gift- you know, something that the receiver didn’t even know they wanted (or needed) until they open it. This can be quite a chore at times and I can spend hours on end searching for these items. With only a few weeks left before Christmas I find myself frantically trying to finish up my holiday shopping. One gift I still need is a grab bag gift.

Every year my extended family does a grab bag where every person brings a gift and then we draw numbers to see who gets to choose a gift first. The next person in line can then steal any gifts that have already been opened or choose an unopened item from the grab bag items. If they decide to steal an open gift the person they steal it from gets to take another turn and either steals a gift or chooses from the unopened pile. As you can imagine, this family tradition can get pretty intense as each person is vying for the best prize. Each gift can only be “stolen” up to 3 times. This swapping frenzy continues until everyone has a gift, so as you can imagine some years this has taken hours…

Each year my goal is to bring a gift that anyone would like (easier said than done, right?!). I prefer that my gift is one of the most popular gifts, or one that is stolen the most throughout the grab bag process. This year I decided to put together a basket of Heartland Foot and Ankle products to pamper my gift recipient’s feet. My favorite item will be included: a foot roller that massages tired feet, loosens up tight muscles, helps with inflammation, and relives pain! Anyone can use it- its small enough to fit in a purse, bring on trips in the car, plane, or train, or even use while seated at your desk.  Also included will be a BioFreeze roll on to relieve all their aches and pains, hands-free.  This will be great for many of my Aunts and Uncles who suffer from arthritis and joint pain.  There will be a pair of aertex copper sole socks because many of my family members have sweaty smelly feet.  These socks naturally wick away sweat and they’re anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.   Aloe Grand Crème will hydrate their skin and lock in moisture, with vitamins A and E as well as aloe vera. My other favorite, Dr. Remedy’s nail polish, will be included in Focus Fuchsia, a very popular color that looks great on fingers or toes.  Among all of the candles, martini glasses, and cocoa mixes, there will be on very unique basket of fabulous foot fixers that anyone is sure to enjoy!

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By Sam Fowler, PMAC
November 10, 2011
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: Athletes Foot   Fungus   Nails   Sweating   Odor  

Last year citizens around the world watched as Chilean miners were trapped underground for days.  The mine that imprisoned the workers is located deep in a desert in Chile, South America, one of the driest and harshest regions on earth.  The buried men, who became known as "Los 33" ("The 33"), were trapped 2,300 ft underground.  In addition to the obvious threats- dehydration and starvation- these miners were victim to another hazard that many would not automatically think of...

These miners were victim to a very warm and humid setting, which is an ideal environment for fungi and bacteria to flourish in.  Thirty six days after being trapped, all the miners received socks with copper in them to protect and eliminate fungi, bacteria, and odor.  If the miners had no protection, they would have likely ended up with severe infections causing pain, itchiness, discoloration, perspiration, and irritation.  Both their skin and nails were at risk for infection.       

All miners emerged from the tragedy with clean feet, free of bacterial and fungal infections despite the damp humid environment.  Dr. Juan Carlos Mellibovsky, head of the dermatology department at the Copiapo Regional Hospital, had the following to say:

“I was the physician responsible for performing an initial examination and following treatment for each of the 33 miners rescued from the San Jose mine in Chile. I am convinced that these socks containing Cupron technology played a major role in protecting the miner’s feet from developing fungal and bacterial infections.”

Here at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, we are proud to carry the product that protected the Chilean 33 from dangerous infections.  Our Aetrex copper sole socks are unsurpassed in comfort, performance, and protection, as proven by this valiant story.  Copper sole technology has been lab tested and clinically proven to help prevent bacteria, fungi, and odor as well as improve skin texture and appearance.  The copper ions, which are imbedded in the yarn, are guaranteed to last for the life of the sock regardless of repetitive washes and wear and tear.

To see and purchase the sock that shielded the Chilean 33, stop by Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates.  We carry the copper technology in 5 styles:

  1. Athletic, crew or low cut, black or white
  2. Non-binding, crew or low cut, black or white
  3. Compression, available in 5 different colors
  4. Dress, crew or ankle, black, brown, khaki or navy

Click here to see pictures of the miners feet after recovery.

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By Natalie Clarenson, CMA
September 27, 2011
Category: Uncategorized
Tags: Sweating   Odor  

My husband is currently serving in the Illinois National Guard and recently returned home from a year long deployment. I always enjoyed our conversations while he was overseas since they were far and few between.  One particular day he had called from Egypt and could not stop complaining about how sweaty and smelly his feet were. Finally by the end of our conversation I couldn’t take it anymore- I told him I was going to mail him a few pairs of socks and some foot spray for him to use.

A few days went by with no word from my husband and then one afternoon he called and without saying “Hi” he exclaimed “What on earth did you give me? It’s amazing!”. I told him the socks were Aetrex copper sole socks which wick away sweat and are anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and odor-eliminating!  These socks have been lab tested and clinically proven to help prevent bacteria, fungi, odor, as well as improve skin texture and appearance.  They even worked in the harsh desert conditions of Egypt with the dungy routine of a soldier!

The spray I sent him was Gordon Laboratories Gordon’s #5 Spray Foot Powder.  Gordon’s #5 is a convenient alternative to conventional powder or lotion for on-the-go people, just like my military husband.  Instead of rubbing in a lotion or sprinkling powder all over, Gordon’s #5 is simply sprayed on your feet.  It’s powder in a spray form!  People can even enjoy the benefits of this product while wearing sandals or no shoes at all!

After telling my husband all of this, he informed me that a few of his fellow military friends were jealous and wanted me to send them some socks and foot spray too.  As I laughed at the thought of grown men being jealous of each other’s foot care products, I was just happy that I could help their sweaty, smelly feet- even being thousands of miles away.

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