A Daily Routine For Healthy Feet

Hanging on to our
healthy feet is surprisingly important. We spend a good part of our lives standing on our feet yet infrequently do we consider the consequences if we fail to look after
them. Your car doesn’t go very well with one wheel missing and we don’t perfom too well either if either or both of our supports are not up to scratch.

A regular daily routine is essential if you are to keep your feet healthy and pain free. Even if you have neglected them for some time it is never too late to start doing {looking after themthe right thing for them and there is a lot that you can do for yourself.

Diabetes has a massive impact on your foot care and if you have diabetes, you should consult a registered podiatrist/chiropodist for a professional check up.

Your daily routine should include washing your feet in soapy, warm water. Avoid soaking, no matter how pleasurable it might feel at the time as this can remove the natural oils. Afterwards, make sure that you dry your feet completely paying particular attention betweent the toes.

Apply moisturising cream all over the foot, except for between the toes if your skin is dry before applying a light dusting of foot powder.

Once your feet are clean and dry you can inspect them carefully to see what else might be necessary. Hard skin can be removed gently with a pumice stone, but not if it is over a boney area or joint. If this is the case, or if there is paid associated with the hard skin, consult a registered podiatrist/chiropodist.

Your toe nails need to be trimmed regularly, using proper nail clippers. Cut the nail straight across, not too short, and don’t cut down at the corners as this can lead to in-growing nails.

Keep your feet warm, and exercise regularly to make sure you maintain good circulation.
Comfortable feet invariably live in comfortable shoes so make sure you wear the right shoe for whatever you are doing.