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Foot Care Information
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It is important to take care of our feet, just like we do for the
rest of our body. One of the reasons is that they also form a part
of our body and the second is that they add to our overall
appearance and personality. At the same time, our feet serve as an
indicator of our overall personal hygiene. However, even while
taking care of our feet, there are some things that we must keep in
mind. Otherwise, in our enthusiasm to ensure that our feet are well
cared for, we might end up damaging them. In talking care of your
feet, you find the information given below to be quite useful.
Foot Care InformationFoot Care Dos
- While drying your feet with towel, make sure to wipe the
area between your toes as well.
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- Always wash you feet before going to bed, dry them well and
moisturize with a cream or lotion.
- While applying polish on your toenails; always start with
the smallest toe and move across to the rest.
- Always wear cotton socks with your shoes. Not only are they
comfortable, but also let you feet breathe well and avoid foot
odor.
- If you have any hard skin on your feet, rub the area gently,
with a pumice stone or a skin file.
- Always cut your toenails straight across and make sure that
they are not too short.
- While wearing a shoe, keep in mind the activity that you
will be indulging in. For instance, you should not wear tennis
shoes if you want to go jogging and vice-versa.
- Make use of foot powder on a daily basis. It will keep your
feet dry and free of unpleasant odor.
- Indulge in walks on a daily basis. The activity is not only
good for your health, but also provides proper blood circulation
to your feet.
Foot Care Don'ts
- Do not ignore even the slightest pain in your foot, as it
might be the sign of a major ailment.
- Do not apply any lotion or cream between your toes, as it
can lead to a skin infection.
- While trimming your toenails, make sure not to cut down the
corner. This might lead to in-growth of toenails.
- Never ever make use of a razor on your calluses. It might
lead to an infection later on.
- Do not cut out a corn with a pair of scissors. Rather, make
use of proper corn caps, available with a pharmacist.
- Do not wear the same pair of shoes everyday. It is better to
alternate between different pair of shoes.
- Never ever wear socks or stockings that are either too short
or too tight. They will interfere with the circulation of blood
to your feet.
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