6 Tips To Take Care Of Our Feet

Posted by basshopper on July 3rd, 2019

The feet support all our body weight when walking and staying on them and require basic and essential care to maintain good health. Some of the most frequent health problems of the feet are: hardness and calluses, nail fungus, excessive sweating and bunions or hallux valgus among other affections of the lower extremities. From the general council of official schools of podiatrists warn that in 70% of cases these problems could be resolved preventively. When detailing the recommendations on how to care for the feet, remember that the bases of the correct care of the feet of the whole family go through:

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1. Correct hygiene and hydration.
Taking care that the feet are beautiful or performing pedicures on a regular basis is an addition, but above all, the hygiene of the feet goes through washing them well daily, taking care of the inter digital spaces, and drying them correctly. They should not remain wet anywhere. In this way infections in the skin are avoided. After drying, a special moisturising cream for feet must be applied, performing a massage so that it is absorbed from the nail to the ankle, paying attention to the metatarsus and the heel. Sweating and bad smell are counteracted daily by applying a deodorant for feet.

2. Adapt the shoe to the foot and not the foot to the shoe.
At the time of buying the footwear it is essential that this is comfortable, that it is of the correct size so that the foot is not tight or "slip" with the risk of causing chafing or calluses on the feet and that does not hurt us. Among the materials to choose the most suitable for foot health are the noble, breathable and flexible materials that facilitate movement, safety and breathability. Avoid high heels, a maximum of 2 to 4 centimetres, and narrow toes.

3. Ensure safety and restraint.

To avoid some injuries it is recommended to alternate different types of footwear always with a fastening system or fixation to the foot.
It is also crucial to look at the sole: it must be non-slip to prevent falls. Finally, the most appropriate time of the day to test the shoes also counts: recommend doing it in the afternoon because it is the time of the day when the feet are wider and in this way we can check if the shoes will be comfortable or do not.

4. Control our weight.
Maintaining a correct body weight, avoiding overweight and obesity, also influences the health of our feet. We must not forget that these limbs can reach more than four times the weight of our body, for example, when we hit the ground. That impact multiplies our own weight and is a burden suffered by our feet on which we rely to regain balance and posture.

5. Food adequate to our real needs and regular physical exercise.
A healthy, balanced and balanced diet that takes into account our real nutritional needs helps us to combat overweight and, therefore, to preserve the care of the feet. The moderate and regular physical exercise should also enter into that pattern that, in addition, should include some movements dedicated to the feet. Moving the feet and fingers regularly when we are sitting or lying down helps us to restore blood circulation. In a safe environment, whenever possible, it is good to walk barefoot. If the sporting activity takes place in a public place, in the pool or in the showers, it is necessary to protect the feet with flip flops or booties to avoid the transmission of warts and fungi.

6. Perform massages to relax the feet and foot baths with salts, herbs or essential oils.
Periodically, at least once a week, it is also positive to think about the relaxation of the feet. It is very positive to recover your well-being and the massages favour this state as well as to improve the blood circulation and the relaxation of the muscles for foot care. A bath of salts, herbs or essential oils in a foot bath is another way to achieve that well-being.