夏季美足tipsTips on Keep Your Feet Looking Pretty All Summer Long酷熱的天氣，曝曬在陽光下，赤腳踩在沙灘上，都可能讓你的雙足又乾又粗糙。7種方法讓你穿涼鞋的腳成為他人羨慕的焦點：1. 每週至少去角質一次，以去除乾燥的皮膚細胞。
2. 你可能會認為泡腳有幫助，但反而會進一步的脫水，不如用去角質霜就好。
3. 每天或每隔一天使用浮石去除老繭。
4. 後腳跟往往比腳的其它部位更容易變乾，需要多一點努力來保溼，淋浴後和睡前塗抹乳液或潤膚霜。
5. 不要忽略腳也需要防曬！
6. 高鹽/高糖食品都可能導致雙腳浮腫或腫脹，盡量避免。
7. 塗指甲油至少要每月休息幾天到一個星期，讓腳趾呼吸，去除化學殘留物，才能繼續健康生長。
Your feet are on display this time of year, but it's hard to keep them looking their best when the weather's warm: Exposure to the sun and hot surfaces like sand and concrete can leave your poor dogs dry and rough. Here's how to protect them from the elements so they stay picture-perfect for the entire season (because you never know when you'll want to Instagram your pedi).
Exfoliate At Least Once A Week
"This will help you get rid of surface dry skin cells, making them look and feel smoother," says Kristen Murphy, Spa Manager at the Woodmark Hotel's Still Spa. Plus, your moisturizer will be more effective when you slough off flaky skin first. For dryer skin, opt for a sugar scrub instead of a salt-based scrub; although salt detoxifies and draws out impurities, it can also be dehydrating.
Avoid Soaking Feet
Contrary to what you might think, soaking can further dehydrate already-dry feet, says Murphy. So instead of soaking your tootsies, apply a sugar scrub directly onto dry skin, and wipe it off with a moistened towel.
Keep a Pumice Stone in Your Shower
Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi, founder of the JINsoon Nail Lacquer line and Jin Soon Hand & Foot Spas in New York City, grew up in a small village in South Korea where foot-care products weren't available. "We would go to the river and find a textured stone, and we would scrub our callouses and feet with the stone," she says. "This really worked." Of course, you don't have to search for your own stone since commercially available pumice stones are available. Use one daily or once every other day; just make sure to apply less pressure to soft skin and more to callouses when giving your feet a scrub-down.
Do Some Heavy-Duty Moisturizing
Your heels are prone to over-use—and as a result, they tend to dry out more easily than the rest of your foot, says Choi. The heel is also protected by thicker skin, which means that it's less penetrable and it'll take a little more effort to lock moisture in. Apply a lotion or oil immediately after you shower to retain the moisture your feet have already soaked up. For even better results, reapply a moisturizer right before bed.
Don't Forget to Apply Sunscreen
Lots of people neglect to apply a good SPF to their feet, but don't make this big mistake. Not only does the skin on your tootsies need protection, but nails are made of protein and are therefore as vulnerable as your skin. "Cuticles serve a purpose," says Barbara Hershfelt, director of sales and marketing for Cutex. "They seal in moisture and protect new nail growth as it emerges from the base of the nail." Sun, wind, and sand can dry cuticles and nail folds (the areas of skin that frame your nails), which is bad for nail growth. You can avoid these issues by being diligent with your sunscreen routine.
Eat Foot-Friendly Foods
Believe it or not, some foods can cause your feet to swell and become bloated. Foods high in salt are the most likely culprits, says Carolyn Dean, M.D., a member of the medical advisory board for the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association. To keep your feet looking great, avoid packaged foods, which are heavily salted. Sugars can also cause foot puffiness, so you'll want to minimize your intake of that, too, says Dean.
Let Toes Breathe
Since nails are a living part of your anatomy, they need a break to "breathe" from time to time so they can continue healthy growth patterns and rid themselves of chemical residue, says Choi, who recommends a break from nail polish about once a month for a few days to a week. This can help prevent discoloration—particularly if you like to use dark-colored nail polishes—and keep your pedi looking pretty.
看似傍晚紫色的彩霞，但其實它是日本最大的紫藤，位於Ashikaga花卉公園，雖然不是世界第一大，但占地仍有1990平方米，十分壯觀，紫藤是藤蔓植物，莖具纏繞性，因為藤蔓十分沉重，整個結構需以鋼鐵架支撐，才能讓遊客步行於垂掛的紫藤瀑布下。
These stunning photographs, which look like a glorious late evening sky with dashes of pink and purple, are actually pictures of Japan’s largest wisteria (or wistaria, depending on whom you ask) plant.
This plant, located in Ashikaga Flower Park in Japan, is certainly not the largest in the world, but it still comes in at an impressive 1,990 square meters (or half an acre) and dates back to around 1870 (the largest, at about 4,000 square meters, is the wisteria vine in Sierra Madre, California). Although wisterias can look like trees, they’re actually vines. Because its vines have the potential to get very heavy, this plant’s entire structure is held up on steel supports, allowing visitors to walk below its canopy and bask in the pink and purple light cast by its beautiful hanging blossoms.
替換時間比你想像還早的家居用品Household Items You Need To Replace Sooner Than You Think1. 牙刷：刷毛磨損後，清潔效果有限，所以每三個月最好更新。 2. 步行鞋：時間久了會失去結構和支撐力，建議每半年換新。3. 床墊：磨損或下垂的床墊可能會使背部疼痛和僵硬，美國國家睡眠基金會建議，每八年更新一個。4. 枕頭：用久了會失去支撐力，再加上塵蟎和死皮，雖然定期清洗有幫助，但醫生建議每隔兩年就要換新的。
5. 冰箱濾水器：每六個月需要更換過濾器，以有效地減少飲用水中的污染物。
6. 煙霧警報器和滅火器：隨著時間，煙霧探測器會失去其靈敏度，每隔10年就應更新，廠家通常建議，每隔5至15年更換滅火器，並每月檢查壓力表。
7. 淋浴絲瓜瓤：每三至四個星期就應替換，否則只是越來越多的細菌躲在潮濕的角落和縫隙裏。
8. 廚房海綿：只要它看起來破舊，（兩至八個星期之間），就用新的。
1. Toothbrushes
The bristles become frayed and worn over time, so they won’t clean your teeth as well. Get a new one every three months.
2. Walking Shoes
Your favorite tennies won’t last forever. They lose structure and support as you wear them, so if you walk often, replace them every six months.
3. Mattresses
We know a mattress is a major purchase, but the National Sleep Foundation recommends buying a new one every eight years. Worn or sagging spots could increase back pain and stiffness, and discomfort could also disrupt your shuteye. We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: Getting a good night’s sleep is critical to your health and happiness.
4. Pillows
Like your mattress, your pillows deflate and lose their supportive (and comfy) cushion. Plus a 10-ounce pillow can double its weight in three years … because of collecting dust mites and dead skin (mega ick). Regular washing can help, but doctors recommend tossing them every two years.
5. Refrigerator Water Filters
Has your stream of filtered water become a trickle? Filters need to be replaced every six months to effectively minimize contaminants in your drinking water.
6. Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers
Smoke detectors lose their sensitivity over time, so get new ones every 10 years. Manufacturers typically recommend replacing fire extinguishers every five to 15 years, and check the pressure gauge monthly. Rechargeable extinguishers should be serviced every six years.
7. Shower Loofahs
Growing bacteria simply love your fluffy bath sponge’s damp nooks and crannies. Toss it every three to four weeks.
8. Kitchen Sponges
You can sanitize your sponge prolong its life. But as soon as it’s looking messy and worn (between two to eight weeks), start using a new one.
9. Teflon Pans
Guilty of cooking with a chipped non-stick pan? Those flakes and crevices could release toxic compounds, so it’s time for a change. With moderate use, experts say nonstick cookware should last three to five years.
戴戒指時不該做的事情Things You Should Never Do While Wearing Your Engagement Ring1. 游泳：在冷水中可能會導致手指縮小，使戒指滑落。泳池中的氯也可能會損壞戒指。2. 打掃房子：漂白劑和其它家用清潔劑會損壞戒座。一些清潔劑甚至可以改變鑽石的顏色。3. 洗碗 / 清潔烤箱：化學品和洗碗肥皂可以使寶石頭或金屬變色。4. 舉啞鈴：重量可能會導致寶石損裂。5. 乳液: 過度積聚的乳液、髮膠、保養或化妝品可以造成寶石表面暗淡。6. 睡眠：若戒指的形狀是多邊或太大，睡前最好拔掉，以免刮傷自己的臉。
1. 晚餐是最豐富的一餐，可能很難在睡前被消化。 2. 太晚吃晚餐，讓你難以入睡，或因此影響睡眠品質。3. 晚餐後喝咖啡，影響睡眠。4. 吃太多碳水化合物，導致睡前血糖崩潰，增加吃宵夜的渴望。
5. 邊看電視邊吃飯。
6. 自由添加的“家庭式”用餐方法，而不是全部擺一盤，很難衡量到底吃進多少食物。
7. 喝太多酒精，一杯酒是一回事，喝一瓶又是另一回事，酒精可以混亂飽腹感的荷爾蒙，導致暴飲暴食。
Making It Your Biggest Meal
"When you hit your body with so much food at dinner, it can be difficult for the body to digest and process it all," says nutritionist Jaime Mass, R.D. "The extra can be converted into fatty acids and lead to weight gain."
Eating It Right Before Bed
Filling up on fuel right before climbing under the covers can make it hard to sleep—and stay asleep. "Sleep is essential for your metabolism, your blood-sugar regulation, appropriate hormone balance and energy health," says Mass. Learn when to eat dinner if you don't want to pack on pounds.
Consuming Caffeine
Likewise, sipping soda or a post-meal coffee (even decaf) can screw with your sleep. However, it's worth mentioning that drinking caffeine throughout the day may actually support weight loss, says Mass.
Carbo-Loading
Sure, if you are running a 10-K the next day, have at the pasta, potatoes, and bread. Otherwise, eating oversized portions of carbs can send your blood sugar roller-coastering, leading to potential weight gain, says Mass. Plus, if your blood sugar crashes before bed, you could end up raiding the kitchen at midnight.
Watching TV
Never (we repeat, never) zone out come mealtime. It's a surefire way to torpedo your enjoyment and satiety, says Mass. (Think: "Wait, where did all of my food go?")
Serving Foods "Family Style"
When you’re sitting in front of heaping bowls and oversized serving spoons, overeating is inevitable, says Mass. Plus, it makes it hard to gauge how much you’re eating. One caveat: you can eat seconds of veggies you want.
Overdoing it on the Alcohol
A glass of wine is one thing, a bottle is something else. Besides having a way of making you think “so what,” alcohol can actually throw off your satiety hormones and lead to overeating, says Mass.
指甲真菌感染的症狀是指甲增厚和變色，黃、綠，甚至黑色，甲床會變得脆弱、斷裂和剝落，這種感染是很常見，而且經常隨著年齡增加而增加，根據統計，約3-5％的人口患有某種類型的指甲真菌感染，提供一些有關指甲真菌感染的事實1. 30％的皮膚感染是指甲真菌。 2. 指甲真菌感染影響總人口的5％，20%是60歲以上，50％是70歲以上。
3. 大多數的指甲真菌感染是由念珠菌所引起的。
4. 男人得腳癬的機率高於女性。
5. 接近水或潮濕地方的人容易有指甲感染。
6. 危險因素包括年齡、血液循環減弱、糖尿病、指甲慢慢增厚，牛皮癬，長時間不穿鞋、免疫系統失調、過度出汗等等。
7. 1/3的糖尿病患有甲癬。
A nail fungal infection, or onychomycosis, is a fungal imbalance that affects the fingernails and toenails. The most common symptom is a thickening and discoloration of the nail to yellow, green, and even black. As the problem progresses, the nail bed can become uncomfortable, brittle, and even begin breaking off.
How Common is Nail Fungus?
Nail fungus is surprisingly common and occurs more frequently with age. According to recent statistics, at least 5% of people suffer from nail fungus infection. Although less visible, toenail fungal infections are more prevalent than fingernail.
Toenail fungus isn’t an isolated problem, it can reveal a lot about a persons health. A nail infection may suggest that the nails are receiving poor circulation or that the immune system is affected.
Facts About Nail Fungal Infections
Onychomycosis accounts for up to 30% of all skin infections.
Nail fungal infections affects 5% of the general population, 20% of people over 60, and 50% of individuals over 70.
Conventional approaches to fungal infections are effective in less than half of all cases.
The 3 primary causes are dermatophytic fungi, Candida, and non-dermatophytic molds.
The majority of toenail fungal infections are caused by dermatophytic fungi.
The majority of fingernail fungal infections are caused by Candida.
Some molds can cause both toenail and fingernail infections.
Men contract toenail fungus more often than women.
Working in damp areas increases the risk of infection.
Risk factors include age, poor circulation, thickening of nails, diabetes, psoriasis, immune system disorders, and excessive perspiration.
One third of diabetics have onychomycosis.
People with psoriasis have a 56% higher risk for nail infection.
Solutions and Tips
The standard solutions include oral and topical agents, removing the infected nail, and laser therapy. Naturopathic therapies, however, are less toxic, less harsh, and more readily available. Sunlight therapy, essential oils such as tea tree or oregano oil, and hydrogen peroxide are all common, natural remedies for fungal infections. Other simple tips for fighting nail fungus include:
Keep your feet as clean and dry as possible.
Wear waterproof sandals at swimming pools and other public wet areas.
Wear clean, fresh socks daily.
Trim your nails regularly.
Avoid tight hosiery; they can promote moisture retention.
