Wear comfortable shoes
When buying shoes, the following things must be observed: [1]
- Shoe size : To maintain healthy feet , shoe size should be appropriate to the size of the foot; A narrow shoe may cause a hammer toe, a foot corn, or an ingrown nail, and on the contrary, wearing a wide shoe prevents the heel from getting stable and stable while walking, which means It causes sores and heel inflammation, so it is recommended to buy it when the foot is stretched all day, that is, after work, so that the foot is at its largest size, and it is also necessary to consider the possibility of changing the size of the foot with the change of age.
- The heel of the shoe : Wearing high-heeled shoes should be reduced as much as possible, because it may cause deformities and pain in the bones of the foot in the long run, so it is necessary to use flat shoes for daily wear.
- The type of shoe : Wearing shoes made of plastic materials prevents the feet from being exposed to heat and moisture, and prevents proper breathing for them, so it is preferable to replace them with shoes made of natural materials, such as: leather and cotton, which allow air and moisture to enter, or use sports shoes made of special materials Good for the health of the feet.
- Note: It is recommended that the shoes be well-ventilated before wearing them, in order to avoid sweating the feet.
Take care of cleanliness of the feet
Paying attention to the cleanliness of the feet is very important, so the feet must be washed daily using warm water and soap, without soaking them, because this causes dryness of the skin, and attention must be paid to drying the feet well afterwards, especially between the toes to prevent fungal infections, such as: athlete's foot, and after Ensure that the skin is dry. A moisturizing cream is applied to the feet, except between the toes, and a pumice stone can be used with it to get rid of rough skin and calluses, while being careful to use it gently and without exaggeration; So that it does not grow again harder than before. [2]
cutting nails
Proper nail clipping and trimming is very important in protecting the foot from diseases that may affect it, such as: ingrown nail, as it occurs due to incorrectly trimming nails close to the skin, so you must use good nail scissors, and cut the nails straight without bending when The edges. [3]
References
- ↑ ED GRABIANOWSKI, "5 Ways to Take Care of Your Feet Every Day" , www.health.howstuffworks.com , Retrieved 1-3-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "10 tips on foot care" , www.nhs.uk , 11/12/2015, Retrieved 1-3-2018. Edited.
- ↑ LINDA RAY (14-8-2017), “How to Take Care of the Feet & Toenails of the Elderly” , www.livestrong.com , Retrieved 1-3-2018. Edited.
