GNails

20/07/2025

12/07/2025

The podoscope is an essential tool in the podiatric clinic as it allows a detailed analysis of the structure of the foot and detects any problems that may be causing pain or discomfort. Thanks to this technology, podiatry professionals can provide personalized treatment tailored to the needs of each patient, which translates into greater comfort and well-being for the patient

08/07/2025

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24/06/2025

✨🎓Graduation Celebration & Heartfelt Gratitude ✨🎓

Today, I am here filled with gratitude and joy as I celebrate this incredible milestone. This achievement is not just mine—it's a testament to the unwavering support, love, and strength from everyone around me.

First and foremost,A special thanks to God, thank you to my partner—for your emotional, financial, and moral support. Your belief in me kept me going through every challenge.
To your boss for his support, which have been pivotal in this journey.It means a lot.

To my mom, even though your tough love pushed me to my limits, it made me resilient and stronger than ever. Your sacrifices and lessons have shaped me into who I am today.

To my classmates and teachers, you have been my family—my support system throughout this journey. Thank you for the encouragement, wisdom, and love you've shared along the way.

To my kids, I want to be your biggest inspiration and motivation. Remember, you can fail and fall—what matters is to keep trying. When you stop trying, that's the real failure. Stay fearless, stay humble—these qualities will open doors and take you places.

To my customers, thank you for your support, especially those who have stood by me through good times and bad. You've become more than clients—you are friends and family.

This journey has taught me that success is a collective effort, and I am grateful for each of you. Here's to more growth, learning, and making a difference!
Although I am hoping to have more years to go and prepare myself. To get my title and to level up even more. I celebrate myself because I made it! Despite everything, for once the child in me is finally learning to become that adult that It needs.

04/06/2025

"My foot rotted away overnight"…
The story of Don Ramiro and the truth behind his necrosis

Don Ramiro is 65 years old.
He has been diabetic for over 20 years.
He was never consistent with his check-ups, but he used to say he felt "pretty good, all things considered."
He took his medication "when he remembered," walked little, and wore the same worn-out shoes for years.

One day, he arrived at the emergency room limping, with a pale face and eyes full of distress.
—“Doctor, my foot is rotting. Last night it was fine… and today I woke up with a black toe.”

He was convinced that his left foot had necrosed “overnight.”
But the reality was very different.

When we removed his sock, the picture was clear:
Dry necrosis in all his toes and part of his left leg.
Black, hard skin, with no blood flow.
And around it... a poorly cared venous ulcer, with inflamed edges, purulent discharge, and signs of chronic infection.

We listened to him, reassured him… and told him the truth:

That didn’t happen overnight.

Necrosis doesn’t appear suddenly, as if by magic.
It’s the result of weeks or months of poor circulation, progressive damage, and neglect.

In his case, there were two enemies working together:

🔸 Poorly controlled diabetes, which damages nerves (neuropathy) and blood vessels (microangiopathy), reducing sensation and blood flow.
🔸 Chronic venous insufficiency, which caused swelling, poor tissue oxygenation, and persistent ulcers.

What happened was that he didn’t feel the pain or see the damage in time.
And while he slept each night, his foot was slowly deteriorating.

Until one day, the tissue simply couldn’t withstand it anymore.
And it died.

We had to perform surgical debridement and then a partial amputation.
But this time, Don Ramiro changed.
He understood that the body speaks, even if sometimes silently.

Now he comes to his check-ups.
His blood glucose is monitored.
He cares for his feet every day.
And every time he tells his story, he repeats the phrase that left a mark on him most:

—“It didn’t rot overnight… it died little by little, and I didn’t realize it.”

Medical message:
Traumatic lesions, necrosis, and amputations in diabetic and venous insufficiency patients do not happen suddenly.
They are the consequence of progressive vascular damage, undetected infections, and lack of sensation.
The key is prevention, glycemic control, and constant foot monitoring.

02/06/2025

🦵💉 The calf: much more than locomotion... it is your hemodynamic ally!

With information from 👉🏻
Luis Flores.
👣🇲🇽

As podiatrists, we know that the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles are not only involved in gait and balance....

🔁 They also act as a critical peripheral venous pump!

Each muscle contraction in the calf promotes venous return from the lower limbs to the heart, defying gravity and maintaining efficient blood flow.

🧠 This system is especially relevant in patients with venous insufficiency, lymphedema or at risk of deep vein thrombosis.

👣 From varicose veins to venous ulcers, many disorders we treat on a daily basis are directly related to a dysfunction in this “muscle pump”.

🚫 Prolonged immobility - both in bedridden patients and in those who remain seated or standing for hours on end

- compromises this mechanism, favoring venous stasis and vascular complications.

🧍‍♀️💥 The best thing?

Activating it is simple: dorsiflexion exercises, triceps suralis stretches or regular walks make a difference.

❤️ As podiatrists, by educating about the importance of the calf musculo-venous system, we are also protecting our patients' hearts.

📢 Integrate this information into your assessments and recommendations! Because vascular health... also starts in the feet.

31/05/2025

Algun día ❣️

31/05/2025

It's an emotional rollercoaster 🎢 at this point. The excitement and overwhelming stress to hand in my thesis and just got notification about Graduation June 22.
At this point I don't know how I'll make it , I said I wasn't going to go but I have sacrificed a lot for this , it's something I've waited patiently 🙏🏽🫣🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I need a couple thousands asap 😬😬😬😬 but am praying for a miracle . God has been with me all along 💕

20/05/2025

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