Lifestyle Choices

One of the best things you can do for your feet is to walk barefoot. Wearing exercise sandals is the next best thing. When your feet are free of shoes and hose they relax and stretch; exercise sandals are designed to let the feet do this. They follow the natural contour of the foot, imitating and slightly exaggerating the effect of walking barefoot. This is great for toes as they grip and then relax from the gripper bar with every step. But exercise sandals are just that—meant for exercise, not all-day wearing. You can tire yourself and develop bulky muscles in the calves if you wear them too much. (more…)

When problems arise, deal with them immediately. A corn or a callus is a simple thing to treat if you act right away. If you wait it can turn into a serious problem in time.

1. Calluses Areas where the skin is hard, calluses are really a form of protection devised by the foot that is sufferering from pressure or friction. They can be removed by soaking your feet and then rubbing with a pumice stone or special foot scraper. You can also spread petroleum jelly over the callus and then wear a cotton sock over it to bed. When you get up in the morning, it will be easier to remove. Thick calloused areas will need several treatments. (more…)