Compeed® Care: Expert Tips and Support for Foot and Skin Health
Bunions can be a real pain – both literally and metaphorically. They are bony lumps sticking out from the bottom of your big toe caused by the misalignment of bones, tendons and tissues. This causes the big toe to bend towards the other toes on the foot.
Whether you’re going on a winter getaway or staying put in the cosiness of your home, there are some essential items that can help make the cold and dark weather more bearable – and dare we say, enjoyable!
It’s hard to predict the future, but usually around this time of year, the mercury starts dropping and the Met Office start warning of frosty mornings, potential snow and hazardous driving conditions.
It’s that time of year again: festive commercials take over the TV, there’s a sudden urge to watch Elf on Netflix, mulled wine becomes your drink of choice, quaint market stalls pop-up on the high street and everywhere is dazzled by twinkling fairy lights.
Oh, no. Not again! Date tomorrow? Birthday next week? Off on holiday soon? Job interview on Monday? Whatever the event may be, the initial tingle of a cold sore can be deeply distressing. Why is it they always seem to pop up at the worst times?!
For some, winter is the time when you’re most likely to suffer from cold sores. Cold sores can be triggered by exposure to cold air, and the chilly winter wind can dry out and crack lips, creating the perfect conditions for cold sores to appear. However, cold sores affect people in different ways, and while cold and wintry conditions can cause cold sores, they are far from exclusively a winter thing.
Calluses on the hands and feet can be a source of irritation and pain. Yet they are often misunderstood, with people unclear about what causes them and what they can do to avoid calluses or treat them once they happen. With this in mind, we have created this guide to the top 5 causes of calluses and what you can do to prevent yourself from falling into the traps.
Have you ever had that sudden sting of a blister forming after a long walk in new shoes or noticed a rough, hardened patch on your feet after a day of being on your feet? If you’ve experienced either, you know just how frustrating and uncomfortable these skin reactions can be.
Boots can be stylish, versatile and, unfortunately, painful. If you’ve bought some new winter boots and are struggling with blisters, pain and general discomfort but you don’t want to give up, you’re in luck! We have some handy tips for how to break in winter boots so you can wear them with comfort and ease.
Mental health issues can affect people in all sorts of ways, so it’s important to look after both ourselves and each other. Throughout the winter months, approximately 2 million people in the UK will experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
