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Marzo 22, 2023
Me and My Sole-Mate!
We are very excited to announce a new monthly prize giveaway!
Are you looking for a way to win two new pairs of FootActive insoles? Well, here’s your chance!
Join the FootActive Instagram competition and you could be one of the lucky winners. All you have to do is take a picture of your FootActive product and post it on Instagram, tagging @footactiveuk. (You must also be following @footactiveuk on Instagram).
Each month, one lucky entrant will win two pairs of FootActive insoles!
What are you waiting for? Show us what you got and get snapping. Good luck!
Our Instagram account can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/footactiveuk/.
Please find all the information below!
How to enter:
- Take a picture of your FootActive product.
- Upload it to Instagram (post or story) and tag @footactiveuk.
- Follow @footactiveuk on Instagram.
- We select one qualifying picture to win a prize at the end of each month.
How to make your picture stand out:
- Take a picture where you use your FootActive products most (e.g. heading to work, cleaning at home, when you're being active, long days out with the kids etc.)
- Take a picture when you are on an adventure.
- Take a picture that represents your favourite time of year (e.g. favourite season, favourite holiday [Xmas, Easter etc.], your birthday, sporting event, back to school)
Competition rules:
- The picture must clearly show FootActive product(s).
- @footactiveuk Must be tagged in the picture on Instagram.
- You must be following @footactiveuk on Instagram.
- The entrant must be 18+ and live in the UK.
- The picture must be family friendly.
Prize:
- TWO pairs of FootActive insoles of your choice. (Subject to availability).
Terms and Conditions:
- To enter the competition, you must adhere to the Competition Rules.
- A qualifying picture will be selected as a winner, at the end of each month.
- There will be a maximum of only one winner each month.
- Each qualifying picture will be up for selection every month, no matter when the picture
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Marzo 03, 2023
Raynaud's condition affects around 10 million in the United Kingdom every year, with Raynaud's syndrome symptoms varying from mild to severe depending on the number of digits involved. It's a highly prevalent, yet largely misunderstood, phenomenon.
In this piece, we'll be discussing some of the realities and misconceptions around it.
What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon?
Raynaud's phenomenon is a vasospastic condition in which the blood vessels within the fingers and toes narrow after exposure to cold or stress. Approximately one in every twenty people will develop Raynaud's at some time throughout their lives, although only 5% will need treating.
The condition was named following Dr. Auguste Gabriel Maurice Raynaud (1834 - 1881), identifying it in 1862. "Everytime that she went out during weather at all cool, the nose, chin, cheeks, hands and feet became pale. They passed then to a violet ting, then to a slaty white,” he wrote in his thesis.
What Causes Raynaud's Phenomenon?
The disorder, Raynaud's phenomenon (otherwise known as secondary Raynaud’s syndrome), involves the blood vessels in the fingers and toes, but it can affect the knees and joints as well. It's a result of the blood flow to these places being diminished or obstructed because of low temperatures or stressors. The fingers and toes can turn white or blue, which dissipates as blood supply restarts. When the blood vessels contract, there may be a painful feeling known as "pinching" in more severe cases.
Raynaud's can also cause a reduction in blood supply to the ears, which can result in tinnitus, a ringing sound.
It's a cycle in which the veins and arteries that transport blood to the extremities contract and then dilate. This process normally occurs when someone is chilly or anxious, but it's more prevalent and severe in individuals with Raynaud's.
How is it Different to Raynaud’s Disease?
Raynaud’s disease, otherwise known as Primary Raynaud’s, is common, has no known cause, but is generally less severe. In