Natural Foot Care Tips

It is said that you can have an idea about the hygiene of a person by simply taking a look at his shoes or feet.In fact,the way your feet look can tell the other person much about your personal cleanliness.In other words,we can say that the health of your feet plays a much important role in your overall personality.Thus,it is quite obvious that people want to have beautiful and healthy feet.However,for the purpose,you need to take proper care of your feet,washing and scrubbing them properly,moisturizing them on a regular basis,and so on.At the same time,you need to wear comfortable shoes,which allow your feet to relax and breathe easily.Read on to explore some more foot skin care tips.
Tips For Healthy & Beautiful Feet
*Wash you feet on a daily basis,in lukewarm soapy water.Thereafter,rinse them with cool water,dry with a towel and apply foot cream.
*Whenever you get your feet wet,make sure to dry them thoroughly,especially between the toes.
*The best time to buy shoes is later in the day,when the feet are a bit swollen.The shoes that feel comfortable at that time will surely be comfy at all times of the day.
*If,and when,you go out in the sun wearing sandals,make sure to apply a sunscreen on your feet,just like the rest of your exposed body parts.
*Scrub your feet,especially the heels,with a foot scrubber on a regular basis.It will help remove the dead cells and make you feet softer.
*Before going to bed,wash you feet thoroughly,dry them with a towel and apply moisturizer generously,especially at the heels.
*Whenever you are applying moisturizer or cream on your feet,avoid the area between the toes.
*To keep you feet dry and odor free,make use of products like foot powders,foot sprays and specially designed insoles.
Natural Foot Care
Feet Soak
Supplies Needed
*1 cup Lemon Juice
*¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder
*2 tbsp Olive Oil
*¼ cup Milk
* Water
* Tub
Instructions
*Fill a tub with warm water and put the lemon juice,cinnamon powder,olive oil and milk in it.Mix well.
*Put your feet in the tub and let them soak in the water for 10-15 minutes.
*Now,wash your feet with a mild soap,dry them with a towel and apply a foot care cream.
Foot Lotion
Supplies Needed
*1 tbsp Almond Oil
*1 tbsp Olive Oil
*1 tsp Wheat Germ Oil
*12 drops Eucalyptus Essential/Fragrance Oil
*Bottle(dark-colored)
Instructions
*Take a dark colored bottle and put almond oil,olive oil,wheat germ oil and eucalyptus oil in it.
*Shake the bottle shake extremely well and store in a cool,dry place.
*To use the lotion,just rub it into your feet and heels,after you have cleaned and dried them.

Care Foot

FOOT CARE TIPS INTRODUCTION
In order to maintain healthy feet you must make an effort and care for your feet.This can prevent many foot conditions that affect the feet.The sooner you start caring for your feet the sooner they will care for you. It is essential your foot health becomes a daily routine.Just as healthy teeth,hair and skin are important,so are healthy feet.Below is Dr Foot’s 20 foot care tips.If you suffer from diabetes,please consult a State Registered Chiropodist before you follow any instructions.
1.Don’t ignore pain.Painful feet are not normal.Many foot conditions can be cured if you visit a chiropodist as early as possible.
2.Wash your feet daily in luke warm soapy water.Do not soak the feet as this may cause them to become excessively dry
3.Dry your feet thoroughly,especially in between the toes.
4.Apply moisturizing cream all over the feet,except in between the toes.
5.Inspect your feet regularly.Particular attention should be given to changes in color and temperature of your feet.
6.You should contact a chiropodist if your nails become thick,tough and discolored.
7.Any growth on your feet such as corns calluses and verrucae's should be monitored.
8.Peeling of the skin or excessively dry skin should be treated.Seek advice from a chiropodist.
9.If your feet are itchy,that may be a sign of a fungal infection of the skin.Seek advice from a chiropodist.
10.Remove any hard skin you may have gently with a pumice stone or a skin file.It is not wise to use a pumice or skin file over a joint.If your lesion is over a joint, seek advice from a chiropodist.
11.Trim toe nails with a nail trimmer.Cut them straight across and not too short.Do not cut down the corner as this cam lead to in growing toenails.Patients with diabetes should have their nails cut by a State Registered Chiropodist.
12.Select appropriate shoes for your feet.Please refer to our shoes and health section.
13.Purchase new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at their largest.
14.Wear new shoes in slowly and remember new shoes should not hurt your feet.
15.Be cautious of home remedies for corns and verrucaes as they can cause damage to your skin.

Diabetic Foot Care

If you have diabetes,your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your nerves or blood vessels.Nerve damage from diabetes can cause you to lose feeling in your feet.You may not feel a cut,a blister or a sore.Foot injuries such as these can cause ulcers and infections.Serious cases may even lead to amputation.Damage to the blood vessels can also mean that your feet do not get enough blood and oxygen.It is harder for your foot to heal,if you do get a sore or infection.
You can help avoid foot problems.First,control your blood sugar levels.Good foot hygiene is also crucial.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases