R&R The Foot Angel

31/05/2026

Fun Friday Fact: Blisters are your skin’s tiny alarm system 👣🚨

Did you know a blister is your body’s way of protecting the skin from too much rubbing?

When your shoe, sock or activity creates repeated friction, fluid can build up under the top layer of skin. It may look annoying, but that little bubble is actually trying to cushion and protect the area.

A few quick facts:
🧦 Socks that bunch up can cause extra rubbing
👟 New shoes are one of the biggest blister culprits
🚶 Long walks, warm weather and sweaty feet can make blisters more likely
⚠️ Popping a blister can increase the risk of infection, especially if the skin underneath is exposed

Simple tip for the weekend: if you are wearing new shoes, break them in gradually and keep an eye out for “hot spots” before they turn into blisters.

👉 Fun question for this Friday:
What has given you the worst blister?
New shoes 👟
A long walk 🚶
Holiday sandals 👡
Work shoes 🧑⚕️

Tell us in the comments below.

29/04/2026

Not all calf pain and foot pain will be caused by PAD but always worth speaking to your GP to rule this out.

28/04/2026

Foot creams containing “urea”

Urea is a naturally occurring substance found in your skin. It’s part of your body’s own moisturising system and helps keep skin soft, hydrated, and healthy.

In foot creams, urea works in two key ways:

💧 At lower strengths (around 10–25%)

Urea acts as a humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin and helps keep it hydrated. This is perfect for dry, rough feet.

🧽 At higher strengths (25% and above)

Urea becomes keratolytic, which means it helps break down and soften hard, thickened skin (like calluses and cracked heels). It essentially loosens the bonds between dead skin cells so they can shed more easily.

⚠️ The important part: strength matters

While higher percentages can be very effective, they can also be too aggressive if used incorrectly — leading to irritation or damage to healthy skin. Not all urea creams are the same — and choosing the wrong strength can do more harm than good ⚠️

Using a high-percentage urea cream incorrectly can lead to:

❌ Skin irritation and burning
❌ Damage to healthy skin
❌ Increased sensitivity or even skin breakdown

🚫 Please do not purchase creams online from sites like Temu, where product quality and regulation can be questionable.

🚫 I’ve seen 60% urea creams being sold on Amazon, and these should NOT be used unless instructed by your GP or dermatologist

The right product depends on your skin, your condition, and how it’s being used — stronger is NOT always better.

If you’re unsure what’s safe or suitable for you, feel free to message me for advice or book an appointment for a Foot Health Treatment

28/03/2026

✨ What is ESWT and how can it help you? ✨

At Active Health Clinic in Broughty Ferry and the Grekin Clinic in Forfar, we’re proud to offer …

**Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)** — a modern, non-invasive treatment designed to get you back on your feet, pain-free.

👣 **So, what is ESWT?**
ESWT uses targeted sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. It’s especially effective for chronic conditions where the body needs a little extra help to repair itself.

💥 **What can it treat?**
• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Tendon injuries
• Persistent foot & ankle pain

🌿 **Key benefits:**
✔ Non-surgical & drug-free
✔ Promotes natural healing
✔ Reduces pain and inflammation
✔ Quick treatment sessions
✔ Minimal downtime

Whether you’ve been struggling with long-term heel pain or a stubborn injury, ESWT could be the solution you’ve been looking for.

📅 Ready to take the next step toward pain-free movement? Get in touch to find out if ESWT is right for you!

28/03/2026

Can you believe this is my first time here! Being a 54 year old Scot I maybe shouldn’t admit that.

Sadly I’m not here for the rugby.

Here for a shockwave therapy course.

More to follow …..

13/02/2026

Give the Gift of Reflexology this Valentine's Day... choose an AoR member https://www.aor.org.uk/custom/far-search/

08/01/2026

Day 8 of my cold virus and I’m starting to feel some progress. Apologies if anyone had been waiting for a response to messages.

I’m hoping to get everyone’s appointments rearranged this weekend and back on track.

04/01/2026

Wising a Happy New Year to all my clients past, present and yet to come.

Sadly I caught a virus and have had to postpone some appointments from this week until I’m sure I’m not contagious. But I’m looking forward to being back on my feet to attend to your feet very soon!

09/12/2025

07/12/2025

Please, just stop.