Light and supple
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Light and supple
I FEEL GOOD – the feel-good magazine! Our topics: n Foot and toe deformities: from head to shoe EDITION 1 · 2012 n New: GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles n What is … paraffin oil Foot model Light and supple Carola Esser is a model – from head to toe. The 38-year-old Frankfurt native keeps her naturally beautiful feet fit with a fitness and care programme: exercise and care. C arola Esser’s face struck the steering wheel in an automobile accident. It swelled: “At that time, the meaning of transience became clear to me.” This thought led to her decision to model part time at first. The renowned agency eastwest models in Frankfurt added her to their laypersons’ file. But the breakthrough only came a year later, when a customer was looking for an athletic model. “I earned well, and focused on modelling from then on.” During a later photo shooting, a photographer discovered the beauty of her feet. “I was walking barefoot over a paper floor to avoid damaging it. The photographer took photos of my feet.” Small feet Since her shoe size was also an ideal 37 and smaller feet are regarded as more a esthetic, one thing led to another. Agency customers saw the images in her file and have regularly booked the young woman for foot photo shootings since then. Carola Esser’s feet have posed for various shoe manufacturers, customers from the medical field and cosmetic products such as GEHWOL. Carola Esser brings her feet into top form before a shoot. “Advance care is a basic prerequisite, of course. That would take too long on set.” The beauty programme starts the night before. “I do a scrub on my feet and then apply cream.” Her nails also receive an appropriate beauty treatment. Her cuticles are precisely put into place, and her nails are trimmed to a healthy length. “I usually apply French nail polish. The pink nail bed and the white strip at the tip of the nail look very well cared for.” An eye for detail The foot model wears wide, comfortable shoes and socks to avoid pressure spots. “I turn my socks inside out so that even the seams don’t leave pressure spots on my feet.” Once onsite, the first thing she does is take off her socks and shoes. Then Carola Esser puts on hotel slippers, which are pleasantly soft and leave no pressure spots. “And it’s no problem if some of the light toning make-up rubs off on them.” For feet get make-up for professional shoots just like talk show participants on TV. Then the photos get taken – and it’s not a simple matter. Details such as angle and lighting are important. It’s also often strenuous for the model. “I’m often standing or sitting very uncomfortably for the various adjustments. I often have to set my foot down only partially so that it looks supple and light.” This takes a lot of abdominal muscle work, since such a position can only be maintained with large amounts of muscle tension. For this reason, Carola Esser has to keep fit with a balanced sports programme, such as jogging and regular visits to a fitness studio. “I wear insoles when jogging so that my feet don’t sag. Too much running isn’t good. I also swim frequently, since this places the least strain on the feet.” Lastingly beautiful legs and feet need regular care – even for a pro foot model. The care programme Aside from engaging in sports, she also devotes an extensive fitness and care programme to her feet. “I probably look after my feet a lot more than other people. I apply GEHWOL med Lipidro Cream to them every night before going to bed. It’s super.” Now and then the likeable Frankfurt native also treats herself to a professional pedicure. But her permanent care programme also means avoiding pressure problems on her feet. “I wear almost entirely flats privately and pay special attention to good quality shoes and a correct fit when buying footwear. Carola Esser does wear high heels for special events, “but only with pressure relief inserts.” QUESTION ASKED ABOUT: Heidelinde Braemer, Podologist, Köthen/Anhalt Simone Ziegler, Bad Oldesloe My profession requires a lot of walking. But my arthritis is making this increasingly difficult. Now my right large toe has stiffened, and my foot hurts. Could this be connected somehow? The types of foot arthritis include hallux rigidus – stiffening of the large toe base joint. Hallux rigidus patients can often be recognised simply by their gait. Since they are no longer able to roll their foot correctly or without pain, they shift their weight to the outer edges of the foot, placing the large toe in the wrong position. This, in turn, pushes the adjacent toes sideways. The entire foot widens and then often rubs painfully against the shoes. In the early stages, the malpositions of hallux rigidus can often be corrected with orthopaedic inlays, roll-off soles and foot exercises. If this does not lead to success, only surgery can help so that the one-sided strain does not affect the knee and hip. Arthritis patients often have restricted mobility. Soothing care for the feet is therefore difficult. In such cases, it makes sense to see a foot care professional or podologist. Aside from basic care for the foot skin and the nails, foot baths and foot massages, e.g. with products which warm the feet and encourage circulation, provide relief and a sense of well-being. Tips for small gymnastic foot exercises with which clients can maintain joint mobility are also helpful. But pressure relief articles, e.g. from GEHWOL, can also provide relief. They relieve pressure on the affected site and optimally distribute it over the foot. Foot and toe deformities From head to shoe W The human support and locomotor apparatus has its base at the end of the lower extremities. Wrong and excessive pressure on the foundation of walking can lead to foot and toe deformities. Often the problems are due to wrong and excessively narrow footwear. hile 98 percent of people are born with healthy feet, more than 60 percent have anatomical foot problems as adults. Wearing the wrong shoes is a common cause of deformities and malpositions: too narrow, too big or excessively high heels. Wearing high heels in particular can cause serious problems. Walking in shoes with high heels is like walking down mountains: the foot slips forwards; the weight is transferred from the heel to the forefoot, which increases the pressure on the balls of the feet. In order to compensate this imbalance, the body changes its posture and also the walking movement, which in turn has an impact on the muscles of the trunk and limbs. Increased risk Back pain, foot and toe deformities often develop, since pressure is no longer evenly distributed over the foot. Pressure is normally evenly distributed between the frontal foot and heel. Uneven pressure distribution can have painful consequences. Foot malpositions develop when the position of the foot deviates from the normal foot axis or through changes of the foot arch and musculature. These problems often occur at the same time (e.g. in bent and sunken foot) or are interrelated. If, for instance, the transverse arch drops due to increased pressure on the frontal foot, the metatarsal protuberances which are part of it touch the ground even when they are not under pressure. This forces the toes apart, spreading the feet. anatomy of the feet, suitable foot care and the right shoes. Experts recommend wearing shoes with a maximum heel height of four centimetres to avoid toe and foot deformities due to high heels. For optimal statics in the entire locomotor apparatus, the toes should not be squeezed within the shoe, and touch the sole at least seven millimetres away from the edges of the shoes. Relief and aid For those who nonetheless don’t want to do without a fashion-conscious presentation, GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles effectively prevent deformities. They reduce one-sided strain and distribute pressure 50:50 over the frontal foot and heel. In this way, the relief soles, manufactured from flexible silicone gel, enable the natural rolling movement of the feet while walking. GEHWOL polymer gel pressure relief articles provide relief for nearly all other pressure problems. They reduce strain on affected areas and sensibly complement expert treatment. Regular home foot care and exercise, foot baths with circulationactivating additives, foot massage and adequate, comfortable footwear play an important role in ensuring long term foot health. Numerous injuries Frontal foot pain, weals or other deformities such as hallux valgus or bunionettes can also be caused by wrong footwear. In hammer and claw toes, the muscles which bend and stretch the toes are shortened. The toes are lifted and overstretched upwards. Foot care professionals and podologists are familiar with these consequences of high heels. They provide expert advice about the GEHWOL pressure relief products relieve affected pressure spots. This hallux valgus shows an extreme malposition of the large toe. Paraffin oil It sounds a little strange at first. Paraffin is a distillate of gasoline, diesel or fuel oil. But the distillation results are eminently suited to cosmetic applications, among other things, and completely harmless according to dermatologists. M icrowax, ceresin (mineral wax, paraffin wax), petrolatum (vaseline) and petroleum all have one thing in common: the material from which they originate. Paraffins are produced in different ways. Due to their properties and absence of toxicity, these chemical products are suitable for numerous purposes, such as fuel (candles, oil lamps, barbecue lighters, fire-eating), sealing, care and preservation. Wax crayons, insulation for deep-sea cables and preservation of archaeological finds are other examples of their highly varied Foto: Fotololia / V.Rodionov WHAT IS … applications. The distillate is used as a care oil in the cosmetics industry. It softens the skin and protects it from water loss. Consequently paraffin is often an important fatty component of cream bases. Well tolerated Cosmeticians and dermatologists see no danger in using paraffin despite its chemical origins, since it is well tolerated and has no allergenic effects. The product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest also confirms this. Small wonder Paraffins have a multitude of uses: as candle wax, for wax crayons, for sealing or in cosmetics. that a substance with these properties has numerous cosmetic uses. For instance, there are applications in which clients wear paraffinsoaked socks to care for their skin. Paraffin also ideally unfolds its properties in GEHWOL Extra. The cream base of soap, paraffin oil and lanolin softens callus. Then essential oils nourish the skin. Other ingredients such as camphor, menthol, triclosan and chloroxylenol strengthen, deodorise, disinfect and refresh the skin. Paraffins are also used in other areas besides creams. Body heat continuously releases minute quantities of medicinal paraffin oils from GEHWOL pressure relief products which are made from polymer gel. The oil renders the skin supple and prevents excess callus. Kannenbäckerland Das Herz der Keramik Wer kennt sie nicht, die typisch graublauen salzglasierten Krüge und Vasen, die in der ganzen Welt bekannt sind? Sie stammen aus dem Kannenbäckerland, das neben der heute sehr vielfältigen Keramik auch durch seine zum Wandern einladende Landschaft besticht. Bekannt ist das Gebiet vor allem durch Keramik in blaugrauer Farbe: Krüge, Becher, Teller und vieles mehr zieren quer durch Deutschland und Europa so manche Küche. Die Hauptorte der Tonindustrie erstreckten sich von Wirges hinunter zum Rhein. In Wirges wurde gefördert, in den westlichen Gemarkungen Höhr-Grenzhausen und Ransbach-Baumbach verarbeitet und am Rhein bei Bendorf und Vallendar gelagert und in die Absatzmärkte transportiert. Töpfern wie früher Wer die Geschichte der Westerwälder Keramik verfolgen möchte, kann dies zum Beispiel im Keramikmuseum Höhr-Grenz hausen oder im Tonbergbaumuseum in Siershahn tun. Doch auch die heute noch vielfach familiär betriebenen Töpfereien gewähren einen Blick in die Anfänge der Tonkunst. Mittlerweile hat sich das Gebiet zum keramischen Zentrum Deutschlands weiterentwickelt. Das Bildungs- und Forschungszentrum Keramik in Höhr-Grenzhausen und verschiedene Schulen belegen die überragende Stellung für die Keramik. Und so hat sich heute die Tonkunst weiterentwickelt. Zur Bundesgartenschau 2011 überzeugten sich rund 200.000 Be sucher von der keramischen Vielseitigkeit. Das Kannenbäckerland besticht nicht nur durch Ton. Aufgrund seiner Lage zwischen Rheintal im Westen und Westerwald im Osten, dem Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald im Norden und dem Naturpark Nassau im Süden eignet es sich ideal für Aktivurlauber. Ein großer Nordic-Walking-Park, eine Vielzahl an markierten Wanderwegen sowie ausgewiesene, teils anspruchsvolle Radwege laden zur Bewegung für alle ein. Foto: Hotel Heinz Römischer Besuch Sehenswert in der Umgebung sind zum Beispiel auch das Schloss Sayn mit dem Garten der Schmetterlinge. Das atemberaubend schöne Brexbachtal ist weit über das Kannenbäckerland hinaus bekannt und in Hillscheid bestaunen Besucher römische Geschichte. Dort wurden ein Limes-Turm und ein Kleinkastell rekonstruiert. Foto: Kannenbäckerland Touristik Service S einen Namen verdankt das Kannenbäckerland dem Ton. Denn aus ihm werden Tonkrüge gebrannt beziehungsweise die „Kannen gebacken“. Das Vorkommen des südlich von Köln zwischen Rhein und Westerwald gelegenen Gebiets gilt als das größte in Europa. Die Nutzung des Naturmaterials ist seit dem Jahr 1402 dokumentiert. Seit dem 17. Jahrhundert produzieren Töpfer, die im hessischen Teil „Dippemacher“ und im rheinland-pfälzischen Teil „Döppesbäcker“ genannt werden, die Vorläufer der heutigen Glasflaschen. Die Keramik prägt das Kannenbäckerland und ist heute genauso vielfältig wie seine Natur. Die katholische Pfarrkirche St. Bonifatius in Wirges wird auch „Westerwälder Dom“ genannt und gehört zu den imposantesten Beispielen neugotischer Sakralkunst. Einen herrlichen Ausblick über das Kannenbäckerland genießt man vom Köppel. Ein weiterer Höhepunkt des Kannenbäckerlandes ist die Sternwarte in Sessenbach, die aus zwei Gebäudekomplexen besteht und unterschiedliche Instrumente für die Beobachtung des Himmels bereithält. Empfehlenswert ist der Besuch einer der drei großen Märkte. Den Auftakt bildet am ersten Sonntag im April das Event „HöhrGrenzhausen ... brennt Keramik“. Der Inter- nationale Keramikmarkt am ersten Wochenende im Juni ebenfalls in Höhr-Grenzhausen und der Internationale Töpfermarkt am ersten Wochenende im Oktober in Rans bach-Baumbach zählen ebenfalls zu den Highlights der reizvollen Region. Weitere Informationen zur Region und zu den zahlreichen, teils hochqualitativen Hotels erhalten Interessierte bei: Kannenbäckerland-Touristik-Service Rathausstr. 10, 56203 Höhr-Grenzhausen Telefon: 0 26 24 -19 433 E-Mail: [email protected] www.kannenbaeckerland.de Die Natur lädt zum Verweilen ein. New: GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles Relief for the fans of high heels Stick and move Women hope to achieve long, slim legs and a toned figure by wearing high heels. However, beauty-conscious women are prepared to accept uncomfortable shoes and in particular foot problems to achieve this effect. GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles now provide relief. W earing shoes with high heels can lead to serious problems as normally the pressure distribution between the forefoot and heel should be well balanced. The drawback of high heels is that the focus of gravity is transferred to the forefoot. Pedographic tests show that even in high heel shoes with a heel height of 7.5 centimetres, approx. 75 percent of the bodily weight rests upon the forefoot. Foot and toe deformities, shortening of muscles and tendons extending to backache can be the consequences. To prevent toe and foot deformations due to wearing high heels, orthopaedic specialists recommend wearing comfortable and wide footwear, if possible made of breathable leather with a maximum heel height of four centimetres. This will achieve a physiological load of the heel with the required positioning on the ground. However, people who do not want to relinquish high heels can now do something themselves to provide relief. The new GEHWOL High Heels Relief Soles provide a simple and effective opportunity to relieve complaints in the forefoot. The new relief soles help the body to restore the natural upright position from the forward leaning position that is customary in wearers of high heels. They reduce the unilateral load and equally distribute the pressure between the forefoot and the heel. In this way, the relief soles, manufactured from flexible silicone gel, enable the natural rolling movement of the feet while walking. Thus high heels can be worn without any loss of comfort. The innovative and narrow relief soles fit into all high heeled shoes: available in four different sizes, they accommodate the shoe sizes ranging from 34 to 42. They are even inconspicuous in high heeled sandals due to the transparent material. The self-adhesive base allows the insoles to be easily fixed in place, meaning that they will fit optimally and will not slip. 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Preis: ® s1310.3-18 Schicken Sie eine Postkarte mit dem Lösungswort oder den ausgefüllten AntwortCoupon an: Redaktion GEHWOL JOURNAL, Dorothea Küsters Life Science Communi cations GmbH, Leimenrode 29, 60322 Frankfurt am Main Einsendeschluss: 17. Februar 2012 (Poststempel) Walking and running follow a clear cycle of steps. In the beginning phase, the heel has first lateral and then planar contact with the ground. In the contact phase, the outer edge of the foot adapts to the surface of the ground. This results in being able to stand securely. In the push-off phase, the heel lifts off, and weight is shifted through the pads of the large and smaller toes while stretching the toes. Only healthy feet are able to handle this process without problems. The complicated structure of the foot ensures optimal pressure distribution. High-pressure changes During this gait cycle, pressure is optimally distributed onto the surfaces as they form. It immediately makes sense that pressure distribution changes when steps are altered. For instance, wearing shoes with raised heels drastically increases strain on the frontal foot. Increased pressure in this area can lead to many problems such as foot and toe deformities, circulation problems, shortened muscles and tendons, and even postural damage. Antwort-Coupon " 1. 2. 1 3. Ihre Meinung interessiert uns, und wir freuen uns über jede Anregung. Darüber würde ich im GEHWOL JOURNAL gerne etwas lesen: Preisrätsel 1/2012 Ja, ich möchte mitmachen und gewinnen. Das Lösungswort lautet: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Absender: Redaktion GEHWOL JOURNAL, Dorothea Küsters Life Science Communications GmbH, Leimenrode 29, 60322 Frankfurt am Main Einsendeschluss: 17. Februar 2012 (Poststempel) Der Rechtsweg sowie die Teilnahme über die Einschaltung Dritter, zum Beispiel Gewinnspielagenturen oder eine vollautomatische Gewinnspieleintragung, sind ausgeschlossen. 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