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I FEEL GOOD – THE FEEL-GOOD MAGAZINE! ISSUE 2 · 2015 The Empress Elisabeth who was known as Sissi bothered her entire court. She liked going barefoot so much that she repeatedly ignored official habits. After the Spanish ceremony, for instance, an empress had to wear a different pair of shoes for every fes- tive occasion at court. But her urge to go barefoot followed an entirely natural impulse. Through the stubble field She would have liked to do what seems im- possible to many people and therefore be- came a myth: “As a child, I ran across a stubble field. I can no longer do that now.” This is incorrect. While children’s feet natu- rally have a thicker epidermis and the bones are not yet fully formed, adults can also regain the natural protective skin of their feet. But the epidermis or sole skin must not be equated to callus, which is often errone- ously done. Callus usually forms due to fric- tion and pressure, e.g. due to incorrectly fitting shoes or wrongly applied strain. This protective layer has no circulation and can be easily removed. Protected against injury Barefoot walkers seldom have a problem with callus. Going barefoot activates the “foot intelligence”. This means that the per- ception for the foot and what is underneath it increases. In this way, malpositions or unpleasant strains are immediately equa- lised. Dangers are more likely to lie in objects lying around, such as glass shards or nails, and hitting the feet on edges and corners. Here as well, though, a practiced barefoot walker is at lesser risk, since the feet are automatically lifted higher when walking, and the roll which follows does a better job of pressure distribution. On the other hand, higher risks to foot health are associated with wearing improperly fitting shoes. This can cause foot problems such as bent, sunk or spread feet as well as hallux valgus or heel spur. More susceptible to diseases It is said that barefoot walkers get more bladder and kidney inflammation, but this is also untrue. These disorders are caused by viruses and bacteria. They are permanently in our bodies and are kept at bay by the immune system. If it is weak, illness can develop. Walking barefoot tends to strengthen the immune system, since the As old as humanity Serious barefoot walkers swear that there is nothing better for foot health. Before civilisation started enclosing the feet and bedding them on shoes, going barefoot was normal. But humans have forgotten it. Even worse: Over time, various myths and errors arose about it. Pressure spots and ulcers: Wrong shoes are often the cause GEHWOL FRONTAL FOOT CUSHION G: GET RID OF THE HEAVINESS! Reise zu gewinnen! Idylle am Chiemsee venous pumping effect is greater. This is important for the circulation and therefore, the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. The same effect also prevents cold feet, which allegedly occur when barefoot. Of course the lower extremities can freeze on cold days or in snow. But the body auto- matically counteracts this with more move- ment, increasing the described venous pumping effect to produce warmth. Warts and foot fungus The opinion that barefoot walking increases the risk of foot fungus is also stubbornly maintained. Fungi grow best in dark, wind-protected and humid, warm climates. The risk areas therefore include e.g. baths or swimming pools. If fungi are picked up while walking there and enclosed into socks and shoes, this increases the risk of infec- tion - especially if the skin barrier is weak- ened, allowing microbes to penetrate more easily. Two effects provide protection when walking barefoot. On the one hand, the foot is per- manently ventilated, preventing a warm, humid climate from predominating, and on the other hand, it strengthens the skin barrier which protects against microbes penetrating the deeper skin layers. In this way, the skin also protects against other dangers, such as viruses which are responsible for warts. Many myths and errors can therefore be re- futed. Those who want to encourage a nat- ural gait and do more barefoot walking again need patience. It can take a year to strengthen the skin of the foot soles and get used to being able to walk without footwear almost anywhere: an investment which pays off in the long term. GOING BAREFOOT Those who regularly walk barefoot don‘t mind various types of ground such as stones or fir needles. It is also healthy for the skin of the feet. Photo: Lorenz Kerscher, Penzberg Some time ago, my toenails acquired an unpleasant yellow discoloura- tion. I wear nail polish to hide it. What can be the cause? Gertraud Greininger, Landshut Uwe Felau, Practice for medical foot care and diabetic podology, Greiz Toenails with a yellowish discolouration can have various causes, which are often not due to a lack of care. I recommend that my patients should first see a derma- tologist, especially if the cause is still unclear. Aside from external influences, diseases such as psoriasis or fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) may be in- volved. In the latter, the nail is initially blunt and lacks shine. The nail bed grad- ually acquires a yellowish discolouration, and the callus under the nail compacts. Finally, the nail becomes cracked and brittle, and the fungus destroys it over time. Nail fungus is treated both internally and externally with medications such as tablets and tinctures. But the therapy requires con- sistency and patience. Depending on the nail affliction, six to 18 months may pass until a new nail has grown out. Foot care pros support the recommended therapy with proper treatment. Coloured nail polishes are often another, harmless cause of yellowish discolouration. Here, it is recommended to apply a colour- less undercoat of polish before applying coloured polish. To get rid of the nuisance discolouration, some of my patients swear by rubbing it with lemon juice or vinegar water. I recommend a diet which is rich in vitamins and minerals and care matched to the nails to maintain healthy nails. This, for example, can be done using the GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Nail and Skin Protection Spray. It improves the elasticity and stability of the nail, supports its regeneration, and protects against fungal affliction and discol- ouration with selected ingredients. ASKED ABOUT...

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I FEEL GOOD – THE FEEL-GOOD MAGAZINE!

ISSUE 2 · 2015

The Empress Elisabeth who was known as Sissi bothered her entire court. She liked going barefoot so much that she repeatedly ignored official habits. After the Spanish ceremony, for instance, an empress had to wear a different pair of shoes for every fes-tive occasion at court. But her urge to go barefoot followed an entirely natural impulse.

Through the stubble field She would have liked to do what seems im-possible to many people and therefore be-came a myth: “As a child, I ran across a stubble field. I can no longer do that now.” This is incorrect. While children’s feet natu-rally have a thicker epidermis and the bones are not yet fully formed, adults can also regain the natural protective skin of their

feet. But the epidermis or sole skin must not be equated to callus, which is often errone-ously done. Callus usually forms due to fric-tion and pressure, e.g. due to incorrectly fitting shoes or wrongly applied strain. This protective layer has no circulation and can be easily removed.

Protected against injuryBarefoot walkers seldom have a problem with callus. Going barefoot activates the “foot intelligence”. This means that the per-ception for the foot and what is underneath it increases. In this way, malpositions or unpleasant strains are immediately equa-lised. Dangers are more likely to lie in objects lying around, such as glass shards or nails, and hitting the feet on edges and corners.

Here as well, though, a practiced barefoot walker is at lesser risk, since the feet are automatically lifted higher when walking, and the roll which follows does a better job of pressure distribution. On the other hand, higher risks to foot health are associated with wearing improperly fitting shoes. This can cause foot problems such as bent, sunk or spread feet as well as hallux valgus or heel spur.

More susceptible to diseasesIt is said that barefoot walkers get more bladder and kidney inflammation, but this is also untrue. These disorders are caused by viruses and bacteria. They are permanently in our bodies and are kept at bay by the immune system. If it is weak, illness can develop. Walking barefoot tends to strengthen the immune system, since the

As old as humanitySerious barefoot walkers swear that there is nothing better for foot health. Before civilisation started enclosing the feet and bedding them on shoes, going barefoot was normal. But humans have forgotten it. Even worse: Over time, various myths and errors arose about it.

Pressure spots and ulcers: Wrong shoes are often the cause

GEHWOL FRONTAL FOOT CUSHION G: GET RID OF THE HEAVINESS!

Reise zu gewinnen! Idylle am Chiemsee

venous pumping effect is greater. This is important for the circulation and therefore, the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

The same effect also prevents cold feet, which allegedly occur when barefoot. Of course the lower extremities can freeze on cold days or in snow. But the body auto-matically counteracts this with more move-ment, increasing the described venous pumping effect to produce warmth.

Warts and foot fungusThe opinion that barefoot walking increases the risk of foot fungus is also stubbornly maintained. Fungi grow best in dark, wind-protected and humid, warm climates. The risk areas therefore include e.g. baths or swimming pools. If fungi are picked up while walking there and enclosed into socks and shoes, this increases the risk of infec-tion - especially if the skin barrier is weak-ened, allowing microbes to penetrate more easily.

Two effects provide protection when walking barefoot. On the one hand, the foot is per-manently ventilated, preventing a warm, humid climate from predominating, and on the other hand, it strengthens the skin barrier which protects against microbes penetrating the deeper skin layers. In this way, the skin also protects against other dangers, such as viruses which are responsible for warts.

Many myths and errors can therefore be re-futed. Those who want to encourage a nat-ural gait and do more barefoot walking again need patience. It can take a year to strengthen the skin of the foot soles and get used to being able to walk without footwear almost anywhere: an investment which pays off in the long term.

GOING BAREFOOT

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care and diabetic podology, Greiz

Toenails with a yellowish discolouration can have various causes, which are often not due to a lack of care. I recommend that my patients should first see a derma-tologist, especially if the cause is still unclear. Aside from external influences, diseases such as psoriasis or fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) may be in-volved. In the latter, the nail is initially blunt and lacks shine. The nail bed grad-ually acquires a yellowish discolouration, and the callus under the nail compacts.

Finally, the nail becomes cracked and brittle, and the fungus destroys it over time.

Nail fungus is treated both internally and externally with medications such as tablets and tinctures. But the therapy requires con-sistency and patience. Depending on the nail affliction, six to 18 months may pass until a new nail has grown out. Foot care pros support the recommended therapy with proper treatment.

Coloured nail polishes are often another, harmless cause of yellowish discolouration. Here, it is recommended to apply a colour-less undercoat of polish before applying coloured polish. To get rid of the nuisance discolouration, some of my patients swear by rubbing it with lemon juice or vinegar water. I recommend a diet which is rich in vitamins and minerals and care matched to the nails to maintain healthy nails. This, for example, can be done using the GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Nail and Skin Protection Spray. It improves the elasticity and stability of the nail, supports its regeneration, and protects against fungal affliction and discol-ouration with selected ingredients.

ASKED ABOUT...

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Our feet are among the most stressed parts of the body. The entire body-weight is on the foot soles with every step. Badly fitting shoes can quickly result in unpleasant surprises, such as pressure spots and wounds. Diabetics in particular constantly hear: Pay attention to your feet...and your shoes!

Vitamins are healthy. We learn this as children. But they not only render us more vital and protect us from illness. They also get our skin in shape. Vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins for skin fitness. E.g. wheat germ oil is an excellent supplier of Vitamin E for the skin.

Vitamin E?

Healthy people usually notice pressure spots and injuries on the feet relatively quickly because they hurt. Diabetics are more susceptible to foot problems due to their illness. Undiscovered and untreated pressure spots can quickly develop into ulcers in them. In the majority of cases, the reason is nerve damage (polyneuropa-thy), which is triggered by diabetes. This makes the feet insensitive to pain, pres-sure and temperature. The skin on the feet often has less circulation and is drier, cal-lused and brittle. If the function of the skin nerves is disturbed, the gait may also change. This puts more strain on particu-lar areas on the foot soles. This may result in callus weals, since the callus thickens in response to the strain. The un-treated weal, in turn, intensi-fies the influ-ence of pres-sure on the

Well cared... This includes daily foot inspection and care at home, but also visits to a foot expert. Foot care professionals can competently advise their patients and recognise changes in the skin and nails early on. Excess callus is also properly removed. To keep the feet nicely supple and resistant, it is recom-mended to apply a foot care product to dry skin once and very dry skin twice daily. This, for example, can be done using the GEH-WOL FUSSKRAFT Hydrolipid Lotion. The lotion balances out the lack of fats (lipids) and moisture and helps to restore the skin’s natural barrier function.

…and well cushioned Polymer gel pressure relief articles from GEH-WOL can protect sensitive feet to avoid or equalise pressure spots. For instance, the soft, highly elastic cushions provide walking relief to those suffering from hammer or ball toes (hallux valgus) or from corns. Similar cushions also protect the frontal foot and

Wrong shoes are often the cause

underlying tissues. Finally, there is a risk of a wound forming.

Diabetic feet at special risk According to the current GEHWOL Diabe-tes Report, many diabetics do not even know that they have to give special atten-tion to their feet. And: Too few pay attention to well-fitting shoes and socks. There are signs on the shoes which indicate that they are the wrong ones: a worn inner liner, soles and heels which are worn off at an angle, but also traces of secretions. If in doubt, an orthopaedic shoemaker should assess the shoes for a correct fit.Since weals increase pressure on the sub-dermal tissues, pressure relief measures

also include good, regular foot and cal-lus care. This is important, and not just for diabetics.

the heel. They are very skin friendly, form fitting and adapt to any foot shape. Profes-sional pressure relief is also provided by so called silicone orthotics. The podologist or medical foot care pro makes them indi-vidually. Orthopaedic insoles and custom shoe adaptations for confectionery shoes (e.g. in the form of rolling aids and added sole rigidity) and, when necessary, custom-ised special made-to-measure footwear is provided by an orthopaedic shoemaker. A pressure measurement or gait analysis helps to find out whether strain is being wrongly applied to the feet to ensure an optimal fit.

Wheat germ oil has the highest Vitamin E content. 100 grams of the oil contain 185.0 milligrams of Vitamin E. A comparison: The daily requirements of an adult woman be-tween 19 and 65 years of age is specified at 12 milligrams by the German Association for Diet [Deutsche Gesellschaft für Er-nährung = DGE]. The requirements are slightly higher for men. One thing is certain: Humans cannot form this important vitamin

themselves. It is only formed by plants, so that a balanced, Vitamin E-rich diet is nec-essary to cover daily requirements. There-fore plant oils such as wheat germ oil or sunflower oil should not be absent in the kitchen, just like nuts and certain kinds of vegetables, e.g. green cabbage, salsify or peppers.

Vitamin E protects the cells Vitamin E’s most important job is to protect us against aggressive substances, the so-called free radicals. These are molecules with a missing electron in their chemical structure. They attack cell components in their search for the missing building block. Each cell is attacked by such radicals about 10,000 times per day. This may significantly interfere with cell function in the long term. Vitamin E provides protection against this. The fat soluble vitamin is embedded into the cell membrane, where it effectively pre-vents the free radicals, which are produced particularly under UV light, from docking. The destruction of the unsaturated fatty

acids in the cell wall by the radicals is an oxidative process, so that Vitamin E is also called an antioxidant. Finally, its cell-pro-tecting effect is the reason why preventive significance is ascribed to the vitamin in so many fields. For instance, medicine links it to protection against stroke, myocardial infarction, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Vitamin E for healthier skinSince free radicals also attack the skin cells in the same manner, Vitamin E also has im-portant care effects. It protects skin cells and simultaneously increases the skin’s col-lagen content. Vitamin E helps to tighten the skin, regulates its moisture household, and lends it a fresh, vital, more youthful appear-ance. Cosmetic products may contain Vita-min E as part of the oil phase (e.g. wheat germ oil in GEHWOL med Nail and Skin Pro-tection Oil or Cream) or as a synthetic deriv-ative (Vitamin E acetate, e.g. in GEHWOL FUSSKRAFT Soft Feet Lotion). In the kitchen, wheat germ oil provides deli-

cious flavour and lends the skin a more vital appearance.

AVOIDING PRESSURE SPOTS AND ULCERS

it should have the right size: not too tight, not too pointed, sufficiently wide and long, with a wide entry. There should also be space in the shoe to put in insoles if required.

the heels should not be too high (women: max. 4 centimetres, men: max. 3 centimetres).

the material should be made from actively breathing, soft leather and have no sharp eyes, interfering seams and other uneven areas.

socks which are not too tight or con-strictive should be worn. Preference should be given to socks made from actively breathing cotton without inside seams. Pull them tight so that they fit without wrinkles.

new shoes should ideally be bought in the early afternoon, when the feet have been „walked warm“, but have not yet - as in the evening - swelled too much. Always break in new shoes well, and specifically examine the feet for red-ness and pressure spots in this phase.

it should be tied so that it gives a suffi-cient hold, but does not generate any painful pressure spots..

the feet should be kept dry, for damp skin softens and becomes more sensi-tive. Also, ventilate and change the shoes daily.

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Einen Besuch wert ist ebenso das Augusti-ner-Chorherrenstift (Altes Schloss). Als Ludwig II. 1873 die Insel als Standort für sein neues Schloss erwarb, richtete er im sogenannten Konventstock (Ostflügel) der Klosteranlage Privaträume ein, die bei ei-nem Museumsrundgang besichtigt werden können. Auch die Werke der Chiemseema-ler sind dort ausgestellt. Im Speisezimmer konzipierte darüber hinaus damals der Ver-fassungskonvent 1948 das Grundgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.

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foot care pioneer SUAVEPIE (English: “Soft Foot”) makes the frontal foot cushion G in the GEHWOL pressure relief series. Its material and the way in which it is pro-cessed make this cushion a useful helper. The cushion is made from polymer gel, an elastic synthetic whose pores are filled with fluid. The cushion is able to absorb pres-sure peaks and, owing to its variable forming abilities, distribute them evenly in all direc-tions, away from the frontal foot. The pro-cess, in turn, offers decisive advantages for wearing comfort. Exclusively to GEHWOL and the German market, polymer gel is pro-

duced in a special injection moulding pro-cess. That is, the material is cast in one piece in a form precisely imitating the ana-tomical dimensions of the foot. This, for instance, also makes it possible to strengthen the cushion at the pressure

peaks or integrate a toe ring. This prevents the cushion from slipping while wearing it.

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Foot problems, only in womenWrong! Women suffer from foot problems more often than men, but it’s not only a women’s matter. An estimated 20 percent of men over 40 have foot problems. This was shown by a Boston University study. While men tend to develop flat feet, women have weaker connective and support tis-sues. This may cause the crosswise arch to

drop, resulting in sunken / spread feet or ball toes.

Ball toes are only caused by high heelsWrong! Aside from genetic predisposition, wearing excessively tight shoes is the main cause for developing hallux valgus - that is, a malposition of the large toe joint. By the way, men also suffer from the most common foot disorder. High heels do cause ball toes, but they also cause claw or hammer toes.

One only has to pay attention to good shoes in old age Wrong! Those who constantly wear incor-rect shoes such as high heels in their younger years increase their risk of devel-oping foot malpositions and pain when they become elderly.

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In ancient China, it was regarded as chic when women had the smallest pos-sible feet. Very often, female nobles therefore had their foot bones broken and the feet tightly tied off to increase their chances of marriage. Singer Mariah Carey owns 10,000 pairs of shoes, and Victoria Beckham sometimes books a separate hotel room for her high heels. Maybe such stories are what makes foot matters a women’s concern.

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Dort, wo bereits seit über 400 Jahren die Gastfreundschaft daheim ist, jenseits von Stress und Hektik, erwartet Sie in einer ein-zigartigen Landschaft das familiengeführte 4-Sterne-Superior-Hotel Gut Ising. Zu den Topadressen des Landes zählend, präsen-tiert es sich in acht teilweise historischen Gutshäusern mit 105 Zimmern. Auf einem Terrain von 170 Hektar finden Sie darüber hinaus vier Restaurants, gemütliche Gast-stuben und Biergärten, in denen Sie die mehrfach ausgezeichnete Küche genießen können. Highlight ist der moderne Ising Spa & Wellness mit Felsenschwimmbad, Außen-pool, Saunalandschaft, Fitnessgym, neun Behandlungsräumen, Private Spa, zwei Spa-Suiten und dem einzigartigen Spa Cube. Das Hotel hat eigene Sportstätten für

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Golf, Reiten, Polo und Tennis sowie einen eigenen Zugang zum Chiemseestrand. Un-ser Gewinner und seine Begleitung dürfen sich über einen Drei-Nächte-Aufenthalt mit Genießerfrühstück und Halbpension, alko-holfreien Getränken aus der Minibar sowie den freien Zutritt zum Ising Spa & Wellness freuen. Inklusive ist auch eine entspannen-de Teilmassage pro Person (25 Minuten).

Weitere Informationen sowie Buchungs-möglichkeiten: Hotel Gut IsingKirchberg 383339 Chieming/IsingTelefon: 08667 790 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.gut-ising.de

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