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Other than the above most of us require a little more from our nails than just functionality. There is nothing wrong with adding a little pampering pizzazz into your life with a lovely nail treatment and a vibrant colour to finish! So out with the norm and on with the fabulous!

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THE FOOT GYM

Feet can easily become tired, puffy and painful. These exercises help relax muscles and mobilise joints in the feet, aiding relaxation especially after wearing high heels all day!

Scrunching up and flexing the toes is the best way to exercise the phalanges, enabling freer movement of the toes.

You will do this instinctively after wearing high heeled shoes but a regular phalange stretch works wonders for relaxation of toe muscles.

Pointing the toes is a great foot relaxer, too. Just be a little careful about quick movements as this can cause cramp in the toes which is uncomfortable!

Foot circles can really manipulate the tarsal joints in the ankle and help with lower leg swelling. Rotate the foot to the extremities of its capabilities but ensure no pain is felt.

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THE HAND GYM

With age, illness or even just cold weather, joints can get stiff and painful. Try these simple hand exercices before carrying out a manicure to awaken tired joints and loosen tight muscles.

Make a fist with your hands and squeeze as hard as you can to increase strength in your wrists and fingers. Repeat nine more times.

Place hands in the prayer position.

Apply pressure to each set of fingers in turn...

... to stretch the base of the fingers without putting pressure on the knuckles.

Wrist rotating is good for mobilising the carpal joints but be sure to do this slowly and if pain occurs cease the action immediately.