Monday, October 20, 2008

Foot Facts

The average person walks approximately 130,000 kilometers in their lifetime, which is more than 3 times around the world. 

So let's take care of our feet!  Book Wes for some "foot love'n" reflexology, Thursday-Saturday 10-6pm.

--Patty L.



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Friday, October 17, 2008

If you have time, check this out:)

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Caution During Chemo!

Attention all men and women undergoing Chemotherapy.

1) Caution: Call your doctor if your cuticles become red and painful or show other changes.

Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try the tips on this handout.

Nail Changes
Nail problems tend to be minor. In most cases, you can take care of them yourself. Don't be surprised if your nails become:

Darkened
Brittle
Cracked
Marked with vertical lines or bands
Detached from the skin What You Can Do

If nail problems occur, be patient. Damaged nails can be repaired only with new growth, which is slow. Fingernails grow about 1/8 inch a month. Toenails grow about 1/24 inch a month. Until your nails grow back:

Keep them short and filed to show new growth. Be careful when cutting around cuticles.
Talk to your health care provider before using nail strengtheners or seeing a manicurist.
Reduce the risk of infection. Wear gloves when washing dishes, gardening, or performing other work around the house. Be careful when you cut your nails and cuticles.
To help prevent nails from peeling, drink plenty of fluids. 1)

2) Many women are surprised to learn that chemotherapy may have an effect on their nails during treatment. Both fingernails and toenails can become brittle, dry, discolored, develop lines or ridges, and may even fall off.

Nail damage is a common side of chemotherapy drugs belonging to the taxmen group. For women being treated with chemotherapy for cervical cancer, this would mean drugs like docetaxel and paclitaxel. Taxanes work by inhibiting the growth of tumors.

How to Reduce Nail Damage
There are many things a woman/men can do to help reduce nail damage and keep nails healthy during treatment:

· Wear rubber gloves. When doing indoor chores like dish washing or cleaning with household cleansers, always use rubber gloves. During chemotherapy, the cuticles often become dry; household cleansers can aggravate the condition and may cause burning to sensitive cuticles. Wearing rubber gloves will protect hands from these potentially irritating cleansers. Rubber gloves are also important when doing outdoor chores like gardening and yard work.

· Avoid cosmetic nail treatments. When nails don't look their best, it is tempting to go to a manicurist for acrylic nails or nail wraps. The space behind the acrylic nails and wraps are often spaces that harbor and trap bacteria, leading to an infection. It is best to avoid the temptation and wait until chemotherapy treatment is over before having cosmetic nail treatments.

If nails are not cracking or broken, nail polish can be worn. Many women use nail polish to mask nail discoloration's, lines, and ridges. Some women find that nail polish may even strengthen the nail. helping to reduce nail breakage. Remember to use a non-acetone polish remover, as acetone is sometimes harsh on fragile nails.

· Care for your cuticles. Cuticles can become dry and ragged during chemotherapy. Use a moisturizing cuticle cream regularly to prevent dryness. It also recommended to use a cuticle remover to remove dry cuticles, as opposed to pulling, cutting, or tearing them off. Cuticles that are painful or inflamed should be reported to a doctor.

· Keep nails cool during chemotherapy sessions. Studies show that keeping the nails cool during chemotherapy sessions can help to reduce damage. By keeping the nail areas colder than that rest of the body, the chemotherapy drugs do not reach the nails as easily and will not cause as much cell damage. This type of treatment is called cryotherapy.

In clinical trials for nail damage, cryotherapy was done using a special frozen glove. Cryotherapy to prevent nail damage during chemotherapy has not yet been approved by the FDA, so it is common to see women dipping their fingers in ice water or even keeping frozen vegetable bags on their hands during treatment.

-- Patty L

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Welcome Patty

MPC would like to welcome Patty Lettner to our growing family.  Patty is now MPC's Senior Marketing Director.  She's strong, funny, beautiful and oh so talented!  Please don't hesitate to contact her regarding any marketing needs.  She can be reached at patty@manipedicutie.com.

Welcome Patty!



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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

$5 Pink Ribbon Nail Art.  All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  We will also be selling Pink Ribbon hats, necklaces, toe rings and more.

IN Honor of my Grandma Evelyn Hapes and My Aunt Patti!




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