Step in the Right Direction
This terrific article snippet is from the National Institute on Aging 7/2010 updated 1/22/15, and it has great information for practicing good foot care. Click on the link below for lot’s more good information on keeping our feet healthy.
Step in the Right Direction
Practice good foot care. Take a look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of you feet. Look for cuts, blisters, and ingrown toenails. Ask a member of your family for help if you need it. If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day.
Remember to put your feet up when you are sitting down. This helps the circulation in your feet. So can stretching, walking, or having a gentle foot massage. A warm foot bath is also helpful. Make sure your feet are dry before you put on your shoes. Wear shoes when you’re outside. If you are sitting for a long time, stand up and move around every now and then. If you cross your legs, reverse or uncross them often. Don’t smoke.
If you have a problem with your feet, your family doctor can help, or you can see a doctor who treats feet, called a podiatrist.
For more information, please click on the link below.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/foot-care
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