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forward with EPITACT The average person walks around the earth five times during their lifetime. But all that time spent on your feet isn’t much fun if you have a foot problem such as a bunion.
According to the College of Podiatry more than 15 percent of women in the UK are affected by bunions. A bunion is a deformity of the joint at the base of the big toe. The big toe points in towards the second toe, forcing the bone attached to the big toe to protrude, causing a bony lump on the side of the foot.
Bunions A bunion can cause pain and swelling in your big toe joint. But having a big lump on the side of your foot can also make it difficult to find shoes that fit. And unless it’s treated, a bunion can often get progressively worse.
• The EPITACT Flexible Bunion Corrector is designed to help correct the deformity and is designed to fit into all types of shoes. Ideal for everyday use, it works while you walk to straighten the big toe while relieving pain by absorbing pressure.
• Also limit the irritation caused by your shoes rubbing against a bunion by wearing an EPITACT Bunion Protector – they’re just 1mm thick, making them suitable for wearing with most types of shoes.
Ball of the foot pain? Foot pain can also be caused by wear and tear of the ball of the foot, an area of fatty tissue that distributes pressure. This can deteriorate as you get older, but playing sports and standing for long periods can also cause ball of the foot pain. The solution is EPITACT Plantar Cushions,
which provide instant pain relief. Made from our unique patented silicone gel, Plantar Cushions will help you feel like you’re walking on air. Developed and recommended by podiatrists, EPITACT
foot care products are available exclusively in store and online at
LloydsPharmacy.com
High blood pressure: are you at risk?
Did you know high blood pressure (hypertension) affects 1 in 3 adults in the UK?* Get yours checked this World Hypertension Day (May 17)
If left untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart problems, strokes and damage to other vital organs. All adults are at risk of having of high blood pressure – but if you belong to one of the following groups, your risk may be higher: • You’re older (did you know more than 50 percent of people over the age of 60 have high blood pressure?)
• You have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease
• You’re overweight and don’t do much exercise 26 All About You
www.maymeasure.com
• You’re of Asian or African-Caribbean descent • You drink more than 2 - 3 units of alcohol a day • Your diet includes a lot of salt (processed foods are often high in salt)
• You don’t eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day The good news is we offer free blood pressure checks
where one of our trained pharmacy staff will take your blood pressure in the privacy of a consultation room. Your results will be explained to you and you’ll be offered any advice and support you need. Our pharmacy team will also be happy to discuss any
concerns you have about your blood pressure. *Blood Pressure UK: Blood Pressure Facts and Figures,
January 2017
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