Thursday, October 22, 2009

Health Tips : Tips For Your Feet !!

Feet Up !!


Smelly feet are one of the most embarrassing body features. Feet usually start smelling because of the sweat trapped in your footwear. Feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, so they sweat profusely and the sweat can’t evaporate due to being enclosed in footwear. However, it is relatively easy to control most cases of smelly feet by taking number of preventative steps :


 Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water with a mild soap and dry thoroughly, especially between the toes.


 Change your socks at least once a day ( change your shoes as well if you do sweat a lot).


 Dust your feet frequently with a foot powder ( always wipe between the toes to remove excess moisture, so that it does not clog between the toes). Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.


 Wear thick, soft socks to help absorb the moisture. Natural fibre socks such as wool or cotton and other absorbent materials are better.


 Avoid the use of nylon socks or plastic shoes. Wear shoes that are made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let the feet breathe.


Source : DSD Group Email