Can Insoles Be Good for Your Health?
Column #19, 8/23/00
by Jake Mossman, Owner of Taos
Pharmacy
Many of us take our feet for granted, but doing so can cause many other problems. Weak or fallen arches can strain the ankle, knee, hip, and lower back. Improperly fitting shoes can cause blisters, corns and bunions that can cause much pain and discomfort. Plantar warts can also cause pain. Heel bruises can make standing or walking unbearable. The fatigue from chronic discomfort can contribute to depression, sleep disturbances and anxiety. Taking good care of your feet and addressing foot care problems early can often provide benefits to your overall health. At Taos Pharmacy we stock a wide variety of quality foot care products.
Spenco Arch Supports and Insoles We stock a complete line of Spenco products, including rigid orthotic arch supports, soft arch supports and specialty insoles for everyday, walking/running, cross training and court/aerobic use. We also have heel cushions and heel cups to help pad and prevent heel bruises. We carry Spenco 2nd Skin to treat and prevent blisters. We are also happy to introduce the newest Spenco product, Reflexology Insoles with Magnets. Magnet therapy has gained popularity recently, especially among athletes, to treat muscle and joint pain. Reflexology massages the pressure points of the foot to relieve muscle and joint pain. Reflexology massages the pressure points of the foot to relieve pain in other parts of the body. Spenco has combined these two practices in their newest insoles.
Wart- and Corn-removing products We carry products designed for removing warts and corns. More importantly, our medical staff is trained in the safe and appropriate use of these products.
Moisturizers We stock Aladerm, Diabetic Pure Skin Therapy, and Neoteric Diabetic Skin Therapy products to help prevent dry, cracked heels. Thick, dry skin can crack and become infected. Regular use of a moisturizer can prevent this painful condition. Our products are especially designed for foot care.
Dr. Scholls foot care products We stock a variety of foot care aids by Dr. Scholls including padding and insoles.
It is very important to take good care of your feet. Healthy feet can help you stay happy. Take good care of your feet. If you have foot care problems, come to Taos Pharmacy for expert advice and quality products.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MAGNETIC THERAPY PRODUCTS, ASK JAKE OR BECKY FOR ADVICE. WE DISTRIBUTE QUALITY MAGNETIC PRODUCTS.
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