5 Secrets to Healthy Feet During the Summer

The feet are very important parts of the body because we use them primarily for walking. Because our feet are our body organs closest to the ground, it is not unlikely for them to become dirty and unhygienic frequently. The nails of our feet can accumulate dirt that can form into ugly, dark stains in our toenails. But the constant contact of the feet with the ground is not the only cause for them to become dirty and unhealthy. Even the frequent use of the feet can make it tired, worn, and ugly. Sometimes, excessive walking, running, and other strenuous feet activities can even cause soreness and inflammation to the feet.

During summer, the heat can also add to the stressors of the feet’s bad health. Especially if you like walking in the beach or in bare feet with your soles touching the hot ground, your feet can get cracked, calloused, and full of burns and sore areas. It’s very important for you to make sure that your feet are healthy and happy even during summer, and here are five secrets that you should know and do to be able to achieve the happy and healthy feet that you want.

First, never wash your feet after a long day of walking, especially under the heat of the sun and after wearing closed shoes or socks. The strain that the feet has experienced from the strenuous walk as well as the heat that it accumulated inside those socks or closed shoes can make the feet very sore. Washing them right after getting home can make the inflammation worsen, and your veins may become larger, causing them to appear on your feet. No one wants their feet to be full of veins.

Second, wear comfortable slippers or sandals that allow your feet to breathe. During the hot and humid season, your feet can sweat a lot and feel the intensity of the heat in the environment, which means that you shouldn’t add to the heat that your feet already feel. You should keep them always cool and comfortable, and the best way to do this is by wearing comfortable slippers or sandals that keep your feet exposed.

Third, wear clean footwear. No matter if you’re wearing socks, stockings, foot gloves, slippers, sandals, rubber shoes, or whatever type of footwear it may be, make sure it’s clean and free from bacterial and fungal growth. This will keep your feet smelling always fresh and staying clean all the time.

Fourth, clean your feet well every bath. Since it isn’t advisable to clean your feet anymore after a long day of walking, the best time for you to clean your feet is by bathing. Scrub all the gaps of the toes, all the toes, the ankle joint bone area and the soles of the feet. Make sure that your feet are squeaky clean every day.

And fifth, treat your feet to a foot spa or pedicure. Don’t forget to pamper your feet since it deserves to be taken care of very well. Don’t let your feet take all the stress and strain of walking. Make sure that you give your feet the care and cleaning that it really deserves.

Marie is a foot health expert specializing in toenail fungus remedies.