Certain Dri Steps offers expert advice on pumice powder

Pumice Powder We make it a priority to work out to keep ourbodies in shape, but our feet are often neglected. If you think noone's looking at your feet, think again. According to a newnational survey* conducted for Microplane Personal Care , more than a third of women (37 percent) and a quarter of men (25percent) feel that poorly maintained feet are a "toe-tal"turn-off. Podiatrist and foot/ankle surgeon Lee S. Cohen, DPM, and podiatristOliver Zong, DPM, director of surgery at NYC Foot Care andattending physician at New York Hospital Downtown, identify fivecommon men's feet issues and offer their solutions. Improper Athletic Footwear: "Everyone thinks that sneakerswill be automatically comfortable because they are, well, sneakers,but even they need to be fitted properly," says Dr. Cohen."As a consultant to both the Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers, Ican see how important wearing the right footwear is for athletes ofany caliber." Dr. Cohen advises that, instead of buyingsneakers off the rack, go to a place where they spend some time toassess your needs, size and fit. For instance, some running shoestores will actually have you run on the treadmill to see whereyour foot and ankle "trouble spots" are to make sure youget the right shoe. Athlete's Foot: According to a new national survey** conducted for Certain Dri Feet , thirty percent of U.S. adults admit to suffering from problematicfoot sweat. "Most of the socks or workout shoes we wear don'tallow foot perspiration to evaporate naturally," explains Dr.Zong. "The warm moist environment then encourages the growthof bacteria and fungi, leading contributors to Athlete's Foot andtoenail fungus.  "In addition to alternating your workoutshoes, avoid athlete's foot by controlling excessive foot sweatwith new Certain Dri Feet Moisture Control Pads , formulated with 12 percent aluminum chloride the ingredientrecommended by the American Podiatric Medical Association forcontrolling foot moisture. Calluses: Dr. Cohen says that while especially severe callusconditions may likely require a trip to the podiatrist forconsultation, there are now great advances in at-home callusremoval. "Anyone who's had really tough skin on their feetknows that things like pumice stones and scrubs don't really havemuch of an impact," says Dr. Cohen. "But I don'trecommend turning to tools that utilize cutting instruments likerazor blades at home." Instead, Dr. Cohen recommends theMicroplane? Foot Files, which utilize tiny, bi-directionalfiles - made from a patented photo-etching process - to remove dryskin and tough calluses on the feet gently, effectively and, mostimportantly, safely. Stinky Feet: The Certain Dri Feet survey also found that twenty-twopercent of U.S. adults admit to problematic foot odor being aproblem. Foot odor caused by excessive sweating of the feet can beembarrassing and bothersome. "It's important to wash your feeteach day after your workout," explains Dr. Zong. However, for'extra' protection from foot odor try new Certain Dri FeetMicrosponge Powder. Certain Dri Feet Microsponge Powder contains the patented Microsponge Delivery System that istriggered into action with heat, friction or moisture to releasefive odor fighting ingredients that all work continuouslythroughout the day to keep feet fresh." Too Much Pressure: Makes sense…the less you weigh, the lesspressure on the feet. "It is just a matter of gravity,"says Dr. Cohen. "Keep in mind that every time you take a step,you put the pressure of more than double your body weight on thatfoot, so the more you weigh, the higher the pressure."Shedding even 10 pounds can make a difference on foot problems.