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How to care for your feet


Your feet take a lot of pressure every day. But regular care and good hygiene can keep them in good health – and keep you happier as well.

We often don’t pay much attention to our feet, but they are the hardest working part of the body. Any injury or infection in the feet is capable of stopping you in your tracks. But instead of waiting for the feet to signal that they need some rest, it is better to take care of them on a regular basis. Besides, regular foot care is recommended so that the feet remain healthy and keep your spirits up, too!

Try these essentials of good foot care for healthy, happy feet:
ü  Do not wear high heeled shoes for long periods of time. They arch the foot unnaturally and the feet are unable to distribute your body weight. This causes pain, sprains, bunions and blisters.

ü  Wear a fresh pair of socks every day, and do not wear the same pair of shoes on consecutive days. Let your shoes dry up completely before you wear them again.

ü  Give your feet a massage once a week. Soak your feet in warm water, use a foot scraper to remove dead and rough skin, and rub a moisturising foot cream into the skin. Massage the toes, soles, arches, heels and ankles in firm motions to stimulate blood circulation.

ü  Tight footwear can pinch the skin and cause blisters, corns, cuts and bruises. They can also restrict blood circulation, so stay away from them at all times.

ü  The toenails need special attention, because they are vulnerable to fungal infections. Trim your toenails regularly but do not make the edges rounded or you will get ingrown nails. Instead, cut the nails flat and file the edges to get a smoother edge.

ü  Do not share socks and shoes with another person – this is an unhygienic practice that can spread infections (like warts and Athlete’s Foot) from one person to another.

ü  Always dry the feet thoroughly after your shower, or when your feet get wet. Pay attention to the skin between the toes, because most skin infections begin from damp skin between the toes. Apply a good foot powder to keep the feet dry.

ü  Those suffering from sweaty or smelly feet must wash their feet with antibacterial soap every day, and dry the feet thoroughly. Follow this up with a foot spray to keep the feet fresh for long.

ü  Another good foot care practice is to clean the feet to remove trapped dirt and sweat, and then apply a moisturising cream to hydrate the dry skin.


ü  If too much exercise or even sitting at your desk all day is giving you painful feet, then stop the activity for a while to let the feet recover.
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