Wide high heels may feel comfortable and seem safe, but they can cause even more danger to your knees than spiky high heels. Reason? Women tend to wear them for longer periods of time and walk longer distances in them than they would in stilettos.
High heels put pressure on your knees and may be related to osteoarthritis. While large studies are needed to determine how high is too high (one study looked at 2-inch heels), one thing is for sure: The less time you spend in heels – wide or skinny – the better.
July 20th, 2006
Winter’s chill may make you crave steamy baths, but long soaks can strip away natural oils. Leaving winter dry skin more dehydrated. Fortunately, there is an easy way to restore moisture. It starts in the kitchen: Mix ½ cup dry oatmeal and ¼ cup buttermilk into a paste. Place in 4 layers of cheesecloth and tie up the ends like a parcel with a baggie tie. Run the shower and rub the cheesecloth bag over your body for a minute or so to gently exfoliate your skin.
Tip: A humid environment will keep your skin from drying out and itching. Moisture can be very soothing if you have psoriasis and the accompanying thick, scaly patches.
July 20th, 2006