Nail Whiteners

Foot problems

2010-10-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

It's getting colder in the Northern hemisphere, and our feet are once again hidden in our shoes.

No more do we have to worry about the appearance of our tootsies in the summer sandals:)

However, the cold season can mean real foot problems for lots of folks: bunions, hammertoes, nerve pain, cracks and fissures...

Did you know that bunions are hereditary, and women are more prone to the bunions because we have lighter bones?

If you suffer from bunions, you must take care to choose the shoe wide enough, and have an insert in your shoes that supports the arches of your feet. If it is a chronic condition, the operation may be necessary.

Hammertoes can be so painful! You may consider corrective surgery for corns.

For cracked heels, moisturizing is of utmost importance. Thankfully, there are a lot of products that will get rid off heel cracking.

Moisturizing can also help with ingrown nails. Do not cut your nails too much!

And, one last advice - remember to pamper your feet!

So next summer you can show them off with pride and walk lightly, without any unpleasantness.

Get rid of stinky feet!

2010-09-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Everybody's feet sweat, but it doesn't mean they have to stink!

Having stinky feet is surely embarrassing... for those whose feet stink, *and* for those around them!

But, don't despair: Dr Gemma Newman has some insight on your smelly feet problem!

She claims there's nothing wrong with your feet, or your sweat odour. It's the shoes what's causing the problem!

"...when you put your shoes on, your sweat has to get trapped in the shoe and overnight various bacteria and fungi will decompose that sweat", she explains.

Did you know that sweat by itself has no smell? It's the bacteria feeding on your sweat that causes all kinds of unpleasant odours. When you put the same shoes on the next day, they will make the feet smell - even if your feet are clean.

Ok, so if the shoes are to blame for your stinking feet, how to get rid of the bad smell?

Here are some tips that can help reduce feet sweating and that bad smell!

Washing your feet daily! You can also try talcum powder or spirit diped in cotton wool.
Change the socks couple of times a day, or at least once a day! I hope you're practising that already, right? If you know you will be engaged in some activity that will make your feet sweat more than usual, take with you an added pair of socks.
Wear sandals or leather based shoes, rather than boots or trainers.
Alternate wearing your shoes: if you can, do not wear the same pair two days in a row.
If have very sweaty feet and your shoes have got wet, make sure they are completely dry before you put them on again!
Check for signs of fungal infections! You see, if it is particularly moist between your toes, you might get those white areas - that's a health issue and it needs to be treated!

Foot problems:
How To Get Rid Of Smelly Feet

Tips and tools for healthy nails

2010-09-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Beautiful nails say a lot about personal style and overall health, so Simple Solutions magazine's Kris Connell from has tips and tools for maintaining healthy nails.

You can see certain things on your nails that are indicators of how your health is like.

There are tools that can help with everyday nail problems like dry, brittle nails or stains.

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Athlete's foot treatment

2010-08-25T05:25:00.000-07:00

Over-the-counter remedies to treat athlete's foot plus a home-made anti-fungus:

How to Treat Athlete's Foot

What causes athlete's foot?

2010-08-09T21:40:00.000-07:00

What are the causes of Athlete's foot?

A dermatologist answers!

Athlete's foot is caused by an overgrow of some fungus species that normally grow on skin.

The fungal infection likes to grow in moist areas - like your sweaty feet in those snickers you're wearing most of the day:)

Causes of Athlete's Foot

Bad manicure warning!

2010-06-28T14:22:00.000-07:00

Safety alert! It looks like bad manicure not only looks bad, but it can be dangerous to health!

This woman got a nerve damage in her thumb from fake gel manicure:

How to make your nails strong and long

2010-05-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

How to make your nails strong and grow faster?

You will need a towel, a bowl with water and about a spoon of salt. The simple procedure that will make your nails stronger is explained in this video.

I believe this is the product for growing nails fast she mentioned in the video:

NutraNail review: grow your nails FAST!

2010-05-17T01:32:00.000-07:00

Grow Your Nails in 5 Days! NutraNail review: does it work?

A girl with chronic nail biting problem tries NutraNail Growth Treatment and tells it all (she's using NutraNail growth treatment with green tea - that one above, on the far right):

Home remedy for fungus

2010-05-04T05:30:00.000-07:00

Take the stroll down the pharmacy for over the counter remedies for fungus, and some home remedies - like vinegar and Listerine.

How to Treat Athlete's Foot

Problems with nails - what it means when my nails are...?

2010-04-17T01:48:00.000-07:00

Do you have problem nails?

To grow long, strong and gorgeous nails - they ought to be healthy!

But, what could it mean if your nails are brittle, dry, have white spots or lines or ridges? Are your problem discolored nails? Split nails?:(

Are hangnails your problem? Could it be vitamin & mineral deficiency?

5 minute nail whitening!

2010-03-31T11:30:00.000-07:00

This video will show you how to whiten your nails with denture cleaning tablets!

It's an easy and inexpensive nail whitening method.

All you will need are: denture cleaning tablets, nail brush, cuticle trimmer,

cuticle pusher, and cuticle cream, or oil.

How to whiten nails step by step

2010-03-16T02:30:00.000-07:00

Using a good nail base coat is a great way to protect nails from getting stained.

(Many will agree that the best are from OPI!)

However, if you love to paint your nails often and wear nail polish pretty much always, you may find helpful to add nail whitening to your weekly beauty regime!

This nail whitening step by step how-to will show you exactly how to do it!

You can see nail whitening before and after pictures... and all the nail whitening steps.

You may need to repeat the nail whitening procedure a few times before you can see the difference.

Also remember, that natural nails are usually not totally white.

If you didn't whiten your nails for a long time and your nails are really yellow, it may help to start by gently buffing to remove the stained layer of the nail.

Stop nail fungus!

2010-03-09T02:57:00.000-08:00

Here are some simple ways to stop nail fungus!

First of all: better safe than sorry - follow these simple tips to keep your nails as fungus-free as possible!

Keep your feet clean and dry!

After showering, make sure you have dried your feet thoroughly.

Don't walk barefoot in public places!

Humid floors are overflowing with all kinds of nasty microbe. Wear some sort of foot protection to avoid coming in contact with fungus!

Please, throw away your cheap plastic sandals!

Not only are they a fashion crime repeatably rearing its ugly head with every warmer season, but those awful things are also a breeding ground for fungus! Find some footwear that will allow your feet to breathe and keep dry.

If you didn't follow these fungus preventing tips and you already have nail fungus problems, try bathing your feet in equal measures of water and apple cider.

For clearing nail fungus problems, it's also advisable to eat food rich in probiotics - like yogurt and kefir!

Last piece of advice would be to take nail fungus problem seriously, because it can not only turn your nails yellow and ugly, and be almost impossible to get rid off on your own, but can lead to more serious nail problems.

Tutorial: do it yourself nail whitening

2010-02-18T16:46:00.000-08:00

Whiten your nails at home with the help of stuff you probably already have around house!

It's cheap and easy! And it will make your nails look visibly whiter and shinier - if they're not *really, really* yellow.

When nails get yellow because of habitually using nail polish you can try doing this homemade nail whitener.

Start with applying some polish remover, just to make sure all nail polish is cleaned from nails - any of these great polish removers will do:

Mix lemon juice and baking powder in equal proportions.

Before applying the paste, you can prep your nails - so, for even better results use:

Step by step tutorial on whitening your nails at home:

Toenail Fungus

2010-02-08T21:16:00.000-08:00

What to do if you can't get rid of toenail fungus?

Dr. Mercola discusses some natural toenail fungus treatments:

Sally Hansen Insta-Brite Nail Whitener

2010-01-30T16:23:00.000-08:00

Sally Hansen Insta-Brite Nail Whitener contains special pigments that create an optical brightening effect on natural nails, intensifying the white of natural nail tips. If you want to achieve natural look and strengthen your nails at the same time, go get Sally Hansen Insta-Brite Nail Whitener .45 oz.

There are only 2 of these exceptional nail whiteners from Sally Hansen left at this time at Amazon, so hurry up! For only $4.99 it brightens and smooths your natural nails, making them instantly whiter and more beautiful!

See what one happy costumer has to say after applying Sally Hansen Insta-Brite Nail Whitener for the first time:

Two coats later and my nails look wonderful! My nails are kind of dull and I've always wanted the tips to look brighter and whiter. I didn't want it to look like a french manicure but a more natural look. and I don't really like those tip pencils. So I applied two coats and my nails actually look natural and pretty:) and it dries pretty quickly too. Check it out if you find your nails are dull or "clear" and you want them to be stronger and cleaner looking.

Lemon juice nail whitener

2010-01-25T13:08:00.000-08:00

For nail whitening at home, lemon juice is often used because of its bleaching power.

You can use it for nail whitening at home in many nail whitening recipes.

In one of those variants of homemade nail whitening recipes, we mix lemon juice with baking powder to form a paste. Apply on your fingernails and gently buff. Rinse thoroughly.

How to whiten nails at home

2010-01-25T10:31:00.000-08:00

This is how to make your yellow nails appear whiter!

This nail whitening bath can be easily prepared at home, from ingredients you already have in your kitchen!

Make a lemon juice bath for your nails! Mix the juice of one lemon with a cup of water and soak your nails for about 15 minutes. You'll hopefully notice the difference the first time you apply it!

Homemade nail whitener

2010-01-24T03:41:00.000-08:00

Take a look at this video to learn how to make your own nail whitener!

You can make a nail whitener from ingredients you already have at home: a tooth whitening toothpaste of any brand, an old toothbrush, and lime!

And - it works!:)

Whiten my nails, please!

2010-01-22T08:50:00.000-08:00

Image by Pink Sherbet Photography via Flickr

Are your nails not as white as you'd want them to be? Do you want to grow your nails to be as white and clear as they can be?

Then you've come to the right place!

Nail whiteners will provide you with just that: reviews of the best nail whiteners on the market, up to date information on nail whitening and tips and tricks to make and keep your nails looking healthy and gorgeous!

Nail whiteners can make your nails looking their best once again! Whatever caused your nails to become yellow, there's a remedy for that!

You don't have to hide your fingers any more!

Isn't that great news?:)