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We get asked treatment and home-remedy questions so often, we made a full FAQ page. One of the most common questions is how to help an ingrown toe nail so we thought we would cover it in more detail.

What Is An Ingrown Toe Nail?

An ingrown toe nail can cause acute and localised pain and most typically occurs on the big toes but can appear on others. The nail grows into the skin and can cause inflammation and pain when pressure is applied to the area. The toe can also be very red and many experience soreness in one or both sides of the toe. In more serious or developed cases, an infection can develop and cause pus and bleeding. Ingrown toe nails are extremely painful as it pierces the skin.

Ingrown toe nails can become dangerous as an unchecked and untreated nail can eventually infect the bone under the skin. This is particularly problematic for those who live with diabetes. The blood flow and nerves in the feet could already be quite poor already and so the injury might not heal or be discovered as quickly as it should.

What Causes an Ingrown Toe Nail?

Ingrown toe nails are often caused by the improper cutting or clipping of the nail. Try to ensure you cut in a straight line and completely across the toe. Do not leave long edges, cut in an arc or rip the nail away at the edge as this will encourage the nail to grow towards the skin and eventual curl into it. Only when the nail has pierced the skin is it considered an ingrown toe nail. Nails that have grown outwards and towards the fleshy part of the skin can also be painful but can usually be remedied with proper manicuring and maintenance.

Alternatively, poorly fitted shoes, particularly styles with narrow or pointed toes can encourage an ingrown toe nail. Socks and tights that are too tight can also cause ingrown toe nails as it forces the toes close together and can also perpetuate poor foot hygiene.

How To Treat An Ingrown Toe Nail At Home?

• Wear comfortable shoes with enough room for the toe to sit comfortably.

Did you know that honey has healing properties? Well neither did we, until we found out about First Honey®!

First Honey® products are powered by the healing properties of Manuka Honey. This unique honey comes from the Leptospermum species of plant in New Zealand and has been clinically proven to kill bacteria and assist with wound healing.

 How It Works

 Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a natural saccharide found in the nectar of Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as the Manuka tree, in New Zealand.

Bees draw their nectar from the Manuka flowers on our First Honey farms and turn it into honey. Over time the DHA in the nectar is gradually converted into a compound called Methylglyoxal (MGO) through a natural chemical reaction.

MGO is the main chemical responsible for the unique antibacterial activity in Manuka honey. Read the published research here.

First Honey® beekeepers carefully harvest the Manuka honey, and collect a sample from each batch which is independently lab tested for the precise level of MGO. The batches with the highest proven concentration of MGO are selected for further processing.

 The final step is a Medical Grade extraction line which removes any impurities and potential allergens from the honey, yielding the purest Manuka honey with certified levels of MGO for use in our First Honey® first aid product range.

First Honey is finally in the UK, and FootActive are proud to offer these brilliant products to you!

View our First Honey range here!

Some might say it’s too early to get excited, but Christmas has come to FootActive. The Christmas Event will start at 00:01 9^th November 2018 GMT and will run until 23:59 19th December 2018 GMT. Between these dates, we will be selecting at random, 12 individuals from our mailing list to recieve a gift. We will contact these lucky people via email, so if you’re on our mailing list, check your emails on the 12 Days of Christmas below to see if you're a winner. The gifts are shown below.

Gifts will be allocated at random by FootActive, whose decision is final. Winners will be asked to indicate what size insole they require (if applicable), and delivery information. The lucky winner will have 48 hours to respond, or an alternative winner will be chosen. FootActive reserve the right to select an alternative winner.

Let FootActive get the Christmas spirit up and walking!

THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS:

November:

9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th

December:

5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th

Good luck everyone to on our Mailing List!

Merry Christmas!

FootActive x

Information about our Mailing List - https://mailchi.mp/footactive.co.uk/mailing-list

GIFT LIST & TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GIFTS:

A PEN & KEYRING | 1 x PAIR OF FOOTACTIVE COMFORT INSOLES | 1 x PAIR OF FOOTACTIVE NATURE+ INSOLES

1 x PAIR OF FOOTACTIVE SPORT INSOLES | 1 x PAIR OF FOOTACTIVE WORKMATE INSOLES | 1 x MOJIHEAT BALL SMALL

1 x MOJIHEAT BALL LARGE | 1 x MOJI CURVE PRO | 1 x MOJI FOOT PRO

1 x MOJI MINI PRO | 1 x MOJIHEAT ROLLER | 1 x PAIR OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS SOCKS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

i) No Purchase Necessary

There is no purchase necessary in the FootActive 2018 Christmas Event (which will now be known as the ‘Christmas Event’); and there is no way to increase the odds of winning via a purchase. This Christmas Event is completely free, and no form of currency will be accepted in relation to this Christmas Event.

ii) Gift List

A Pen & keyring; 1 x Pair of FootActive Comfort insoles;

Heat and massage therapy provide a lot of the same benefits, and when used together, they increase each other’s advantages. Those seeking the relaxing effects of these conjunctive therapies often opt for a hot stone massage, get a shoulder rub before a warm bath or use heated massage pads. Now with our Small and Large MojiHeat Heated Massage Balls you can experience the same positive results from the heat-massage combination without a lot of expense.

The benefits you can experience from heated massages are:

- Increased Flexibility

- Enhanced Blood Flow

- Induced Relaxation

Let’s explore these benefits further and discuss the science behind our MojiHeat technology and how it applies to you.

How Does Heat and Massage Increase Flexibility?

A study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy evaluated how well heat therapy and stretching enhanced flexibility. Researchers measured the range-of-motion outcomes when they treated volunteers solely with heat, stretching on its own and a combination of heat and stretching. The study determined that blending heat and stretching yielded the best results in terms of flexibility. These findings illustrate heat’s limbering power when combined with another therapy.

Like heat, massage therapy also targets flexibility, and you may benefit from using the two together. According to Massage Today, it’s the inflexible muscles and soft tissue that cause limited mobility and elevated pain. Massage therapists work to literally loosen these taut tendons and fascial planes, contributing to increased range of motion.

Heart on an electrocardiogram graph.

Adequate circulatory health is crucial to your overall well-being. According to the American Heart Association, your blood carries oxygen to the rest of your body. If your circulatory system doesn’t perform this process sufficiently, you become deprived of essential nutrients, contributing to pain, muscle spasms and ultimately nerve and tissue damage.

How Does Heat

FootActive 2018 Flip-Flop Prize Draw Terms and Conditions

i)No Purchase Necessary

There is no purchase necessary in the FootActive 2018 Flip-Flop Prize Draw (which will now be known just by ‘Prize Draw’); and there is no way to increase the odds of winning via a purchase. This Prize Draw is completely free, and no form of currency will be accepted in relation to this Prize Draw.

ii)Prize List

The prize list is as follows: 1 Cyan pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops; or 1 White pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops; 1 Black pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops. The winners will have a choice of 1 item from the prize list, in their requested Flip-Flop size. There is no cash alternative for any of the prizes. The Prize List is subject to availability.

iii)Description

The Prize Draw will start at 00:01 17^th May 2018 BST and will run until 00:01 7^th June 2018 BST. This Prize Draw has been made possible by Sirius Distribution Ltd, who are proud to be a sponsor. The prize list is as follows: 1 Cyan pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops; or 1 White pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops; 1 Black pair of FootActive Tiki Girl Flip-Flops. The winners will have a choice of 1 item from the prize list, in their requested Flip-Flop size. There will be a maximum of 3 winners, of whom each can decide their singular prize from the prize list. Prizes will be sent to the winners via first class post within 30 days of their win being confirmed (that will be paid for by the sponsor). If there are not enough participants to total 3 winners, there will be less than 3 winners. Please email [email protected] to ask any questions.

iv)Eligibility

The Prize Draw is only eligible for those who live in Europe. If you do not live in Europe, you do not qualify to be eligible for this Prize Draw. There is no age restriction for the Prize Draw, however anyone under the age of 18 can only partake after receiving consent from their parent/guardian. We will not accept any

Massages aren't just for relaxing, they carry lots of health benefits as well!

 Moji massagers have pleased thousands of people in the United States and FootActive is proud to supply the demand for Moji in the U.K!

View our Moji Massage Products and be kind to your body.

Our Autumn Sale is here and right now you can save 15% off our entire range of FootActive insoles, MOJI Massagers and other Health Products.

Defeat Plantar Fasciitis and other common foot problems such as Heel Pain and Ball of Foot Pain once and for all this Autumn. By stabilising the heel and supporting the arch, our orthotic insoles help restore nature foot function

We're so confident you'll love the walking comfort of FootActive that all our products come with our 30 day refund or exchange policy. So regardless if the products have been worn, used or trimmed you have a month to return the product for a full refund or try another one of our products giving you that additional peace of mind

Visit our website today and enter promo code AUTUMN at the checkout to take advantage of these massing savings, or call us today on 01963 33088 and quote it over the phone when ordering.

The Urban Dictionary defines this as “the vain act of wearing shoes that kill your feet for the self satisfaction of looking cute!” However did you know that 25% of your bones are in your feet?  Very few people do but it’s true. What this means though is that it’s really important to look after your feet. The problems go further than your feet too. If any of the fragile bones in your feet become misaligned your whole body could be affected, causing knee, hip or back problems, in turn impacting on your muscular structure and posture.

Interestingly, it appears that nine out of ten women wear shoes that are too small for them.

As a general rule, if shoes are chosen that fit well, and they are worn properly, then it is possible to wear those gorgeous heels and strut them in style without killing your feet! However, heels are getting higher, and ultra-high heels can lead to everything from ankle sprains to chronic pain.  It will help to take a closer look at the problems of the heights, styles, and woes of today's major footwear styles and the various problems that they can cause you.

Culprit • High Heels

Problem 1  • Ultra-high heels are notorious for causing a painful knot on the back of the heel due to the rigid material pressing on and causing a bony deformity that is permanent and sometimes called the ‘Pump Bump’. It also leads to blisters, swelling, bursitis, and even pain in the Achilles.

Solution • Ice, orthotics, and heel pads may provide pain relief along with better shoes.

Problem 2 • Ultra-high heels force the feet into a position that puts stress on the ball of the foot.  At this critical joint, the long metatarsal bones meet the pea-shaped sesamoid bones, and the toe bones (phalanges). Too much pressure can inflame these bones or the nerves that surround them. Chronic stress to the foot bones can even lead to hairline fractures.

Solution • Go Lower. Switching to lower heels will help you avoid problems with the metatarsal bones. The lower you

FootActive has a great range of Moji Massager products available to suit your needs! Whether it's after a hard workout at the gym, a long day at work or with the kids, a massage can enhance an individual’s sense of wellness, relax sore and aching muscles, reduce muscular tension and pain and considerably improve blood flow and range of motion.

Moji Massage tools feature rotating massage spheres that allow users to massage in all directions. This allows you to choose which type of massage you want—elongation, cross friction and/or trigger point massage.

Why Moji?

• Relieves Muscle Tension
• Improves Blood Flow
• Reduces Inflammation
• Decreases Cellulite
• Improves Range of Motion
• Relaxes Sore & Achy Muscles
• Helps Break Up Scar Tissue
• Alleviates Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Range of Products:

All products feature freely-rotating stainless steel spheres that offer a 360-degree massage. The spheres dig deep into the sore muscles to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation and break up scar tissue. All PRO models can also be frozen for an ice massage!

The Moji Foot PRO Massager is great for relieving foot pain and plantar fasciitis – and since inflammation is one of the most noted symptoms of plantar fasciitis the Foot PRO really does help alleviate heel discomfort. While sitting, just place either foot on the massager and roll foot over the stainless-steel spheres. By doing this it can help stretch the plantar fascia muscle in the foot to relieve tightness.

Travel-friendly, portable, and handheld, the Moji Mini PRO is a full body massager which rolls to relieve all your sore and tight muscles. It’s fully rotating spheres provide a targeted massage whilst the largest sphere at the bottom digs super deep. Use the heel of your hand to provide the most intense massage!The Moji Curve PRO is a great tool to help warm up and recover with. It prevents common injuries such as calf strains and Achilles tendonitis. The Curve Pro features 4 large stainless steel, freely-rotating

We're so confident that you'll love the walking comfort of FootActive insoles that all our products come with our 30 day refund or exchange policy! This means that regardless whether the product has been worn or trimmed to size, we will still give you a full refund or exchange them for a different product in our range.

If you'd like to return your unwanted goods please send them back to the returns address below, remembering to include a covering note stating your name, address, invoice number and the reason why you are returning your unwanted goods. Once we have recieved your goods back, we will then issue a full refund back to your original method of payment. (Please note, this may take up to 2 weeks to appear on your statement).

Return Address:

FootActive UK Ltd

Unit 3, Murray Court

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9RS