Fun Facts for Father's Day

A bit of fun for Father's Day:

Women are attracted to men who have similar odours as their fathers. According to scientist, “Women can actually smell genetic differences,” said Dr Martha K McClintock, a co-author of a study written with lead investigator Suma Jacob and Carole Ober, a University of Chicago professor of human genetics.

Seems like a bond between father and daughter is unbreakable!

Read more about finding on:

http://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/Women-like-men-who-smell-like-dad-20120721

BUT if you think that dad's sporty smell doesn't suit your nose then get rid of those manly odours by washing his sports gear in FungiSolve. 

With leading scientists, Karin developed FungiSolve, a concentrated, economical laundry solution which decontaminates any materials, even in cold water, in washing or soaking. Making Medipod a lead proudly South African, environmentally friendly product. 

In SABS tests, FungiSolve has been shown to be a potent decontaminator. Scientific tests prove that FungiSolve will not damage cloth, dye colour or stitching of expensive sports shoes and clothes.

So buy FungiSolve on-line today as a Father's day gift and stand a chance to WIN Sportsman's Warehouse vouchers. 

Tips on how to train longer for Comrades

What is DOMS?

It is the result of damage to the muscle cells during intense exercise.

This causes inflammation, swelling and tenderness as the muscles repair themselves.

How to prevent DOMS?

In order to reduce muscle soreness after a workout, it is necessary to do a proper warm up before exercising. This wakes up the muscles and prepares them for physical activity. It is also important to avoid pushing yourself past your physical limit and to build up your workouts gradually instead (hope you already been doing this Comrade’s runners!)

Understand that lactic acid causes the burning sensation during a workout and DOMS is damage to muscle cells and has a long-term effect.

Reducing lactic acid build up though it won't prevent DOMS, will help you to work out harder for longer, which is essential for any athlete training for a marathon.

How to prevent Lactic Acid Build up?

1. Stay hydrated.
   
2. Breathe deep while exercising (main cause of lactic acid build up, is lack of Oxygen while exercising).
   
3. Exercise frequently.
   
4. Stretch after workout.
   
5. Warm up before work out.
   
6. Increase your magnesium, fatty acid intake and drink baking soda dissolved in water to make your body alkaline.
   
7. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin B.

Remedies for #tired #winter #feet

Remedy no. 1:
“Socks & Medipod”
This is the most effective way to have nicer, softer and smoother feet. Before going to bed, apply a generous amount of Medipod Foot Repair Cream to the dry areas of your feet and slip on a pair of cotton socks. Make sure you have washed all the bad bacteria out of your socks with FungiSolve. After a few nights, your feet will be noticeably softer and smoother and ready for the long winter ahead.

Remedy no. 2:
“Soak your feet in Salt water”
Take a tub, fill it with lukewarm water and add some salt in it. Then, soak your feet into the water for about 15 to 20 minutes. After that, rinse your feet properly and apply your favorite Medipod lotion. Yes! Easy as that.

Remedy No. 3:
“Scrub Scrub Scrub”
Exfoliation will remove dead skin and will eliminate micro-organisms that cause infection and bad odour. If you not up for that Medipod Foot Repair takes care of infection and odour. Dispense a good amount of foot scrub on your fingers and massage your foot in circular motions. Concentrate more on the fingers and heels.
Rinse off the scrub and pat dry with a towel. Finish off with applying your favorite Medipod lotion and you are done!

Healthy Feet Happy Feet

Pregnant and scared of germs?

Pets can spread infection

All animals carry germs. Illnesses common among house pets — such as distemper, canine parvovirus, and heartworms — can't be transmitted to humans.

But pets also carry certain bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that can cause illness if transmitted to their owners. Owners get these animal-borne diseases when they're scratched or have contact with an animal's waste, saliva, etc...

They're of greatest concern to young children, infants, pregnant women, and people whose immune systems have been compromised by illness or disease. Infants and kids younger than 5 years old are at risk because their immune systems are still developing, and some infections that might make an adult just mildly sick can be more serious for them.

Healthy Home, Healthy Pets, Healthy Family

You don't have to give up your pets! 
Simply wash your floors, linen, pet accessories and any area's your pet has come into contact with, with FungiSolve for Pets Stuffs.


FungiSolve for Pets Stuffs prevents recontamination of infections
FungiSolve eliminates odours and bacteria in Pet accessories by decontamination.
Clean pet mess off floors and communal surfaces which is decontaminated with FungiSolve.
Other bacteria and fungi: Use FungiSolve on towels, floor mats, sheets and pillowcases to decontaminate fabric in cold water.

A list of some of the diseases that FungiSolve for Pets Stuff eliminates which can be added (we have test results on closely related species) are as follows;

• Canine parvovirus (Parvovirus)
• Canine distemper (Paramyxovirus)
• Canine and cat influenza (Influenza virus)
• Feline coronavirus (coronavirus)
• Kennel cough (Bordetella bronchiseptica)
• Blastomycosis (fungal)
• Cryptococcosis (fungal)
• Ringworm (fungal)
• Aspergillosis (fungal)
• Chlamydophila

This is not a pet shampoo.

FungiSolve for Pets Stuffs, keeping your family safe from germs.
Protect your family today! Available on www.medipod.co.za and will be delivered to your home.

Natural ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream part 3

This past Saturday we celebrated #EarthHourZA and made a pledge to
#UpCycleCans not only is here a picture of our pledge we also want to
inform you of the natural ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream.

One of our ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream is Lactic Acid:

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). Lactic acid is found in sour milk, but you may have heard of or tried other AHAs, such as glycolic acid from sugar cane, which is a found ingredient in anti-ageing topical skin care products.

AHAs applied topically and regularly to your skin help reduce the appearance of ageing, also a good remedy against fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of premature ageing from sun damage. 

Making Medipod Foot Repair Cream effective to rid these skin conditions:

• Improves skin texture
• Dehydration

Natural ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream part 2

This past Saturday we celebrated #EarthHourZA and made a pledge to
#UpCycleCans not only is here a picture of our pledge we also want to
inform you of the natural ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream.

One of our ingredients in Medipod Foot Repair Cream is Vitamin E:

With the outdoor environment we always expose our skin to wind, air
conditioners, indoor heating system, etc... Dry skin will eventually lead to flaky skin, it makes our skin look dull and lifeless. It will also
cause the skin to develop micro cracks and flakes, which will let
foreign objects in the air, bacteria and various forms of harmful
irritants to damage our skin.

This is what vitamin E is for, to provide ample nutrients and keep the skin healthy and beautiful.

How it works:
When creams and lotions containing vitamin E is topically applied on
the skin, the alpha-tocopherol form slips through the epidermis down
into the skin cells. When it’s inside the skin tissue, they start to be
converted into free tocopherol, a known antioxidant, which helps the
skin get rid of toxins and make it healthy.

There are also specific formulations of vitamin E skin care products that are best for special type of skin care treatments, such as targeting skin areas prone to dryness, such as hands and
heels. Some formulations are even used for scar reduction and
even stretch marks. Lotions with vitamin E are good for protecting your
skin from the harmful UV rays from the sun.

Making Medipod Foot Repair Cream effective to rid these skin conditions:

• Dryness
• Dehydration
• Inflammation

Harmful Bacteria on your Sports Gear

60% of people suffer from skin infections of the feet, and/or toenails. These can also affect other parts of the body. Fungi and bacteria cling to materials causing odour. FungiSolve stops reinfection in Athlete’s foot… etc which are trapped in your sports gear.

“In each of the last three years, more MRSA-infected people have checked into the hospital than either HIV-positive or influenza-afflicted patients, combined”
- The Atlantic

“Staph has been spread in locker rooms by towel snapping. If he's got turf burn on his leg and you've got the bacteria on the towel, he can become infected.”
- Men’s Health

“All athletes are predisposed to the bug because they have close contact with one another in locker rooms. They share equipment, and, of course, collision sports lead to abrasions and open the skin, which provides a portal of entry for bacteria.”
- Men’s Journal

FungiSolve is a simple way to get rid of bacteria. 

• FungiSolve disinfects and decontaminates, kills bacteria and fungi, and unpleasant odours these cause. Proved effective by the SA Bureau of Standards (SABS).

• Better than prolonged hot washing – won’t damage expensive sports clothes, running shoes or affect dye colours. Tested by scientists.

• Economical: Works in cold water. Concentrate is diluted 10ml to a litre. Can be used in washing machines.
  
  
  
  

Runner's feet

After recently setting up a FREE Foot Massage tent at the  Milkwood Run, we realised that alot of runners don't look after there feet. They want to be pampered but possible don't have the time.

Here's a bit of knowledge on how fungal infections start:
A fungal nail infection generally starts out as a slight yellowish tinge to the nail, or even a white spot. But as the fungus begins to spread and mature, it can turn a yellow, green or even black colour. Because the nail is designed to be strong, removing an infection from the nail bed can be tricky.

Prevention:

1. Drying thoroughly between your toes after a bath or shower is a good idea. 
2. It's also worth keeping your nails trimmed - cut straight across (especially for runners), not going too close to the skin. 
3. Shoes that allow your feet to breathe and your toes to wiggle prevent the conditions that fungus thrives in. 
4. Use Medipod Foot Repair Cream, it is a 2 minute a day spa in a tube. The 4 in 1 Foot Repair Cream  will keep your feet smooth and provides a 24h protection from bacteria and fungus.
5. Wash your shoes in FungiSolve, 60% of people suffer from skin infections of the feet, and/or toenails. FungiSolve stops reinfection in Athlete's foot. 

Symptoms:

Early on, the fungal organisms (dermatophytes) create a white spot or yellow tinge to the nail, usually on the top or at its side. The nail can then grow thicker before starting to crumble away.

Buy all products on line at www.medipod.co.za 
#HealthyFeetHappyFeet

Embrace bare feet this Valentines Day
Many celebrities have been known to embrace bare feet. 
Recently at a Fashion Week presentation, a bare-footed Katie Holmes urged fashion editors to take their shoes off, saying that her own feet hurt. The initial response in the fashion world is one of outrage and disgust* but we salute her for giving her feet a deserved rest.  

The soles of your feet are the most conductive areas on the surface of the human body therefore walking bare foot is the cheapest and easiest ways to help ground yourself. 
Why not take a walk through the park or on a sandy beach to help connect with the earth this Valentine's Day. If like most of us this seems like a bit of an odd thing to do in public, why not try it out in the privacy of your own home?

Tip: Walking around on your garden lawn with your toes between the grass will help make you feel energised and in the colder winter months simply walking on your wooden flooring will help you feel more connected to the earth. 

At night before bed apply Medipod Foot Repair Cream to your feet. It is a 2-minute a day foot spa in a tube.

Exercise is good for the mind and feet
Some exercise can be more beneficial if it’s done barefoot such as yoga, Pilates and dancing, which can all be done in the comfort of your own home. When you get in from work kick off your shoes and relax with some yoga or Pilates. Doing these kinds of exercise barefoot helps you relax and will make your feet feel unrestricted. 

Biodegradable products

Medipod is a Biodegradible product, it doesn't destroy your clothing or shoes. 

It also is "green" to the earth and non of our products are tested on animals.

Avaliable on www.medipod.co.za

Treat ingrown toe nails and stop infection.

What is an ingrown toe nail?

A toenail is ingrown when one or both sides of the nail begin to break through and grow into the soft skin of the toe. This can lead to irritation and infection because of all the bacteria hidden around your feet.

How Did My Nail Do That?

Ingrown toenails can develop pretty quickly. The most common trigger of ingrown toenails is poor nail-trimming skills. Nails that are cut too short often allow the skin on the sides to cover the corners of the nail. This causes the nail to grow back beneath the skin. Nails that are ripped off, instead of cut, also have a tendency to become ingrown because they don't have defined corners. Nails that are rounded rather than cut straight across can also cause the nail to break the soft skin.

How to treat infected ingrown toe nails.

1) Ingrown toenails must first be allowed to grow and cut appropriately as per diagram above.  

2) Use Medipod Foot Repair Cream to prevent bacteria from building around the ingrown toenail and stoping further bacterial infection. Simply apply cream to area and massage for 2 minutes.                        

3) Wash shoes and socks in FungiSolve to disinfect them and prevent bacteria spreading onto toes. Simply throw gear into the washing machine and a cap of FungiSolve to washing Machine and let it run cycle as per usual.