Village Journals
Resonate your identity with Naseeb journals. Express your opinions, share your thoughts, post your writings and connect with like minded people through the power of expression.
Resonate your identity with Naseeb journals. Express your opinions, share your thoughts, post your writings and connect with like minded people through the power of expression.
Are you taking good care of your feet?
This weekly series of health articles is designed to help you keep your feet healthy. This HealthGuide issue contains self-care tips from RealAge for keeping feet healthy.
Self-Care Tips for Your Feet
Are you taking good care of your feet? Most people log thousands of steps every day, so spending a little extra time on the care and grooming of your feet is a smart way to keep this especially important part of your body healthy. With proper foot care, often you can prevent foot problems before they start, or help prevent a treated foot problem from returning.
Care and Grooming
Proper cleansing and grooming techniques can help reduce your risk of infections. Wash feet daily and be sure to dry them thoroughly. Moist skin is a welcome mat to fungus or other parasites. Also, change your socks more than once daily. Finally, be sure to trim your nails carefully, cutting straight across and not too close to the nail bed. Use clippers especially designed for this purpose.
Shoes and Socks
Properly fitting shoes are a must for good foot health. Be sure to have your feet measured regularly; they tend to grow a bit with age. Do not wear the same shoes every day, as this does not allow the shoe time to dry out between uses. Wear socks that absorb moisture, such as cotton or wool socks -- or choose socks made of moisture wicking fabric -- and always wash socks before wearing them again. When you exercise, be sure to wear athletic shoes designed for your sport and don't wear the shoes beyond their useful life.
Expert Care, Too
After you have done all you can to care for your feet, remember to get expert care, too. See your healthcare provider at the first sign of injury or infection. Also, don't ignore foot pain. It is not a normal part of growing older. Treating problems early could mean a shorter, easier course of treatment or could help you avoid more serious complications down the road.
Self-Care Tips for Your Feet
The Healthy Way to Shop for Shoes
Properly fitting footwear that helps to support your feet is a must when it comes to keeping your feet healthy. Many foot problems stem from ill-fitting footwear. Follow these tips the next time you shop for shoes.
To ensure proper size, shop in the afternoon, when feet are typically more swollen.
Choose shoes with a heel height that does not exceed 2 inches. If heel height does exceed 2 inches, avoid spending prolonged periods of time in the shoes.
When your feet are measured, make sure you are standing.
Try both shoes on. Many people have one foot that is larger or longer than the other. Opt for the larger size if it fits one of your feet.
Avoid shoes that pinch or rub your foot, especially the bony parts of the foot.
Opt for shoes with enough toe room that you can move your toes freely.
Choose shoes that fit well right away. Do not depend on them to stretch or become more comfortable with wear.
Self-Care Tips for Your Feet
Are you taking good care of your feet? Most people log thousands of steps every day, so spending a little extra time on the care and grooming of your feet is a smart way to keep this especially important part of your body healthy. With proper foot care, often you can prevent foot problems before they start, or help prevent a treated foot problem from returning.
Care and Grooming
Proper cleansing and grooming techniques can help reduce your risk of infections. Wash feet daily and be sure to dry them thoroughly. Moist skin is a welcome mat to fungus or other parasites. Also, change your socks more than once daily. Finally, be sure to trim your nails carefully, cutting straight across and not too close to the nail bed. Use clippers especially designed for this purpose.
Shoes and Socks
Properly fitting shoes are a must for good foot health. Be sure to have your feet measured regularly; they tend to grow a bit with age. Do not wear the same shoes every day, as this does not allow the shoe time to dry out between uses. Wear socks that absorb moisture, such as cotton or wool socks -- or choose socks made of moisture wicking fabric -- and always wash socks before wearing them again. When you exercise, be sure to wear athletic shoes designed for your sport and don't wear the shoes beyond their useful life.
Expert Care, Too
After you have done all you can to care for your feet, remember to get expert care, too. See your healthcare provider at the first sign of injury or infection. Also, don't ignore foot pain. It is not a normal part of growing older. Treating problems early could mean a shorter, easier course of treatment or could help you avoid more serious complications down the road.
Self-Care Tips for Your Feet
The Healthy Way to Shop for Shoes
Properly fitting footwear that helps to support your feet is a must when it comes to keeping your feet healthy. Many foot problems stem from ill-fitting footwear. Follow these tips the next time you shop for shoes.
To ensure proper size, shop in the afternoon, when feet are typically more swollen.
Choose shoes with a heel height that does not exceed 2 inches. If heel height does exceed 2 inches, avoid spending prolonged periods of time in the shoes.
When your feet are measured, make sure you are standing.
Try both shoes on. Many people have one foot that is larger or longer than the other. Opt for the larger size if it fits one of your feet.
Avoid shoes that pinch or rub your foot, especially the bony parts of the foot.
Opt for shoes with enough toe room that you can move your toes freely.
Choose shoes that fit well right away. Do not depend on them to stretch or become more comfortable with wear.
Comments on this journal