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  1. Theresa Brandon

    What should I do about calluses?

    I find glass foot files work better than a pumice stone.
  2. Theresa Brandon

    Old healed blister. Dead skin came off, no blister, should I tape?.

    Link to Rebecca's site: https://www.blister-prevention.com/blog/
  3. Theresa Brandon

    Taping for Prevention

    I use KT tape on areas prone to blisters, on toes, hotspots, over Compeed, over cleaned/drained blisters. I also use it to tape my achilles tendon which is prone to tendonitis, and sometimes for shin splints.
  4. Theresa Brandon

    Calf compression sleeve

    I use Zensah
  5. Theresa Brandon

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    https://www.blister-prevention.com/toenail-blisters/
  6. Theresa Brandon

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    Try putting Engo patches in your shoes where the problem area is. https://goengo.com/
  7. Theresa Brandon

    Calorie Calculator for hiking.

    "Here’s a simple tool that tells you how many calories you’re burning as a function of your weight, your pack’s weight, your hiking speed, the incline of the slope you’re walking on, and the nature of the terrain." I found it interesting to play around with the variables both for training and...
  8. Theresa Brandon

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    I am trying out two possible solutions. Super Gellows http://pillowsforpointes.com/, which are very comfortable. I'm not sure about breathability but they can be trimmed and modified, so I'm thinking about opening the top up more or adding ventilation slits or holes. These are the softest...
  9. Theresa Brandon

    Preventing Black Toe ?

    I have the same issue with my toe hitting the foot bed, so I will give these a try.
  10. Theresa Brandon

    Travel Insurance, Pre-existing Conditions

    Thanks. My request for information is for travelers from the US.
  11. Theresa Brandon

    Travel Insurance, Pre-existing Conditions

    I am looking for advice and recommendations on purchasing travel insurance that covers pre-existing conditions, such as MS or heart conditions. (Not for me, but for some friends who aren't on this forum).

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