Image goes beyond the clothes you wear

Often people say you are what you wear, forgetting that your body  also needs a little bit of  taking care of and actually every part of your needs not to be overlooked  because they  are important. due to lack of  marketing PR in salons about how to take care of your body other than summing up that image is all about what we wear. today i would like you to think about your feet,by a show of hands how many of you give your attention to your feet as much as you give attention to you face, hands,weight and clothes.You often forget about your feet until they start hurting is this true or not?

Did you know that your feet have a some of  26 bones and a complex framework of muscles,tendons and ligaments, your feet absorb the impact of your full body weight with every step keeping you balanced and upright in the process. Now do you realise how important your feet are?

Problems that many of people have with their  feet are as follows:

• Foot odour
• Fallen arches
• Corns
• Ingrown toenails
• Fungal infections

Does any of these problems sound familiar to you?

Here are some tips that  can help you address some of these problems:

1. Always buy shoes that fit you properly (they must not be too small or too big)

• this is due to the fact that small shoes may cause; corns,ingrowing toenails  and general foot pain.
• Big shoes may cause;blisters and sore heels.

   2.   Ladies high heels are not good for your feet when you wear them frequently  because they cause           damage to the bones on your feet NB heels are fine for you to wear  once in a while.

   3.   Exercise your feet by taking a walk on a regular basis more especially to those who use drive.

   4.   Wash your feet properly everyday meaning give your feet a thorough  wash between your toes.



  5.  Remember to moisturise your feet.

6.  Wear socks because they play a vital role in absorbing and drawing moisture away from your feet.

      http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/comlpecation/footcare

Now that you have viewed the information above begin to think about the most common problem that many people have with regards to this subject of feet which is foot odour and dry cracked heels. How can one deal with these problems you ask?

 Foot odour are usually caused by bacterial infections. this occurs because of heat  and moisture inside the shoes.If you suffering from this problem here's what you can do;

• use anti-bacterial soap every time you wash your feet.
• Always dust your shoes with baking soda that prevents moisture and kills bacteria.
• After a good foot soak rub your feet with peppermint flavoured moisturiser.

Basic home treatment  for dry cracked heels are as follows:

• wash your feet in a moisturising foot bath with Luke warm water and a mild soap or you can mix honey and water then soak your feet in the mixture because honey is a natural antiseptic it is safe to use on cracked and bleeding heels or skin.
• Always dry your skin well more especially in between your toes after washing your feet.
• Apply a good moisturiser for example foot creams or foot ointments
• Check your feet everyday, look for cuts,blisters and treat them properly.

Here are suggestions for food that you can eat  to improve the health of your feet, you must eat a diet  rich of vitamin A which promotes skin health,carrots,sweet potatoes,spinach and pumpkins are also good sources are helpful.Always remember to drink your eight glasses of water a day.

Now that you know how to take care of your feet will you start giving your feet the equal amount of attention that you give to you face,weight,clothes?