Walk barefoot It is a good form of massage, helping to strengthen foot muscles, energize aching & tired feet. Wriggle your toes too so that they loosen up.
. Repair or replace worn-out shoes Shoes with worn-out soles & heels should be replaced or when possible repaired.
. Feet size If you have 1 foot bigger than the other (very common), your shoe must always fit the bigger foot. Our feet size changes as we grow older.
. Timing Shoe fitting is best done late in the afternoon or in the evening when your foot is at it's largest.
. Shoe size Different shoe manufacturers vary their shoe sizes, so try them on before buying & don't be tempted to grab that last pair on the shelf that is not your size.
. Shoe style Refrain from buying shoes that are very pointed or narrow at the front, it could force not just the toes but the whole foot to ache terribly.
. Right fit Wear shoes that fit nicely onto your foot. Make sure there is a gap infront of your toes, wide enough for your toes to wriggle. Your heel must rest securely on the shoe heel. A good pair of shoes must give support & offer comfort to your feet.
. High vs low High heels make you taller, attractive perhaps but they can be a problem unlike the low heels that are less damaging & safer. Nevertheless, if it's impossible to separate you from high heels, be sure the shank is strong & stable enough to support your weight.
. Blisters To avoid getting blisters, rub with a new bar of soap along the edges or areas within the shoes.
. Put feet up Lift them up to relieve tiredness.
. Leather Still well loved despite competition from rubber & plastic. Leather shoes when worn long enough conforms to every part of your feet even the shape of your toes!
. Buying sports shoes Put on a pair of socks that you would usually wear before trying on any of the shoes -
1. Walking
Has to be lightweight, gives good support & provides an adequate space between foot & shoe.
2. Running
Must offer good support & cushioning. Walking shoes are not meant for running.
3. Hiking
Wear hiking shoes when you are going hiking. Choose light-weight type for non-treacherous route.
. Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis) Mostly caused by a moisture-loving fungus called trichophyton. This infection occurs on the skin's surface & is usually accompanied by itch, blisters, red rash or a dry & scaly rash.
According to Dr. John Heinerman in his book Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices (Prentice Hall, 1994), he recommends the use of raw garlic juice against fungal infection.
Ms. Isabelle Navarre-Brown writes in 76 Ways to Use Noni Fruit Juice (Direct Source, 2001) that the use of a noni
foot bath can help foot problems such as athlete's foot, blisters, bunions, calluses & soreness.
Other effective anti-fungal treatments include :
. Add 15-20 drops of tea tree oil
in a bowl of warm water &
soak feet for 15 minutes 2 to
3 times daily. Let dry.
. Apply tea tree oil directy onto
affected areas 2 times a day.
. Combine 5 drops of tea tree
oil with 115 ml of aloe vera
juice in a spray bottle. Shake
well. Spray onto affected
areas 2 times a day. Let dry.
Aloe vera soothes itchiness.
Continue with the treatment even after symptoms improved so as to ensure that the fungus will be completely eliminated.
Maintain these habits to steer clear of fungus -
clean your feet & dry them well especially between toes with a hair dryer. Powder feet & shoes with antifungal powder. Wear cotton socks & change them daily.
Alternate shoes - give the pair worn the previous day a chance to air & breathe. Put on sandals/slippers while in public shower or locker rooms.
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