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Being on your feet all day can do a number on them, as well as the legs and back. Why
not takesometimeoutandpamperyour feet.Anexpensivespatreatment isnotneeded,
just a fewminutes a day of TLC.
Health
Treat Your Feet Right!
Here
are some ideas to make your feet
feel great:
1. Make a point to wash your feet, and
between your toes, with a washcloth
carefully and regularly. Be sure to
dry completely, including between
the toes. This wash-and-dry system
lessens problems such as athlete’s
foot, odour, bacteria and fungus.
2. If you like to soak your feet, just use
warm (never hot) water and a little
liquid soap.
3. Moisturise your feet after washing.
You need to moisturise several times
a day. Nothing fancy is needed as
basic lotions and creams are good
enough.
4. Alternate the shoes you wear each
day. That may mean having two pairs
of your favorite everyday style, but
shoes need time to air out to avoid
triggering foot odour or infections.
Change socks or stockings more than
once a day. If you have a problem
with smelly feet, soak them in a
mixture of vinegar and water.
5. Your feet should not hurt - ever.
Tight shoes can worsen bunions,
distort toe shape and cause painful
foot growths. If you wear high heels,
choose heels that are wide, stable
and no higher than two inches. Toe
boxes should be wide; pointed toes
shouldn’t begin their narrowing
shape until well past the ball of the
foot. Just a tip, alternate heel heights
regularly.
6. Flip-flops and completely flat shoes
don’t provide arch support. Neither
does walking barefoot. Women are
especially prone to developing flat
feet, which can lead to other foot
problems. To keep feet strong and
healthy, minimise the amount of time
you wear shoes that lack supportive
arches.
7. Be cautious when you go for a pedi-
cure in a salon, where cleanliness of
tubs and instruments is vital.
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