Foot Health Tips
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Preventing BUNION
A slight deformity of the foot can result in a bunion, which is the irritation and inflammation of the joint at the base of the big toe. When the disorder develops, the big toe overrides with the next toe(s) and the joint protrudes. A bunion is often subjected to constant rubbing, which makes walking painful and difficult.
To prevent this, always wear correctly fitting shoes.
Avoid high-heeled and pointed shoes.
Foot Mask - to soften those feet
1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 Teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 Teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 Cup coarse salt
1/4 Cup unscented body lotion
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Slide feet into mixture and rub, beginning at toes, working up to heel and ankle. Do one foot at a time, rinsing in a separate bowl of warm water. Leave on 5 minutes then rinse with cool water.
Apply moisturizer to dried feet.
Painful Cracks and Sores on Feet
Do you have painful sores or cracks on your feet?
There are some small, over the counter, remedies which may give you relief. A gentle Calendula cream or applications of lotion and petroleum jelly have been successful with our family for early relief before infection can set in.
Clean, white, cotton socks can help keep your feet more comfortable. If the crack or sore becomes infected, see your doctor immediately.
painful feet
Is being on your feet literally becoming a pain?
Many active adults experience foot pains, often due to heel spurs (small growths on the underside of the heel that can come from strain on foot muscles and ligaments) or plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the band of tissue that stretches along the bottom of the foot).
If you are experiencing pain in your feet, look at the type of shoes you are wearing. Shoes that don't give you proper support, are ill-fitting, or are simply worn out can all cause foot pain. Replacing your shoes with new, properly fitted ones is important.
If you feel exercising is the culprit, take a break from your normal routine and see if that helps. If the pain persists, ice the aching area or try over-the-counter or natural anti-inflammatories. Aspirin and ibuprofen can help, as can ginger or turmeric extracts (such as Zyflamend). Stretching may also help-ask your podiatrist or physician for specific instructions.
Foot Pain may Indicate Injury
Are you suffering unusual foot pain?
If you have recently suffered an injury to your foot, the pain is most likely connected to the injury. There are many small bones and ligaments in our feet which can be broken, but which thankfully can be repaired. If you have suffered an injury, please see your doctor as soon as possible. An old, improperly healed injury can cause foot pain and can still respond to treatment in some cases.
The Shoes Can Make A Difference
Shoes! We are on our feet so much these days. It just is outrageous how fast our shoes become STOMPED OUT, offering no cushion when we walk and leading to a lot of pain and discomfort.
Shoes go fast especially if your job requires you to be on your feet, standing or lifting, for most of your shift. If you wear supportive athletic type shoes, look at the soles. Are they sort of wrinkled? This means the supportive cushion aspect of that shoe has worn out. It's a little thing that doesn't show very much until you compare them to a new pair of shoes. Some relief can be found with heel cushion inserts in the shoe. These often come in combination with some arch support and can give shoes new life for a few more weeks.
Athlete's Foot and Foot Pain
Dry weather and hot weather can contribute to problems which often fall under the Athlete's Foot category. If over the counter remedies don't get you immediate relief, you will need to seek prescription help from your doctor.
Sometimes herbal remedies can make a situation worse. Keep an eye on your feet and if the problem is getting worse or not going away - have a doctor look at it.
Corn or Callus -- Foot Pain Culprit
Have you had some foot pain?
Some types of corn or callus can be located on the bottom of the foot and cause great discomfort. I prefer the corn cushions which are made of foam plastic and have the little hole in the middle.
Soaking your foot in warm water and washing with an antibacterial soap, then using pumice to loosen any corn or callus can give you relief. I have been told that a corn or callus may not be caused by external problems such as shoes, but is actually an internal problem.
Poorly fitting shoes can contribute to the misery, so take care to have proper shoes. A podiatrist can help serious problems and give you further advice.
NEVER try to cut a corn or callus off with a sharp object such as a razor blade. This just doesn't work, even though it's tempting to try, and is so very risky for further injury.
6 Cherry Gout Cure
The most effective folk remedy we know for Gout today is the 6 Cherry cure.
A Texan named Ludwig W. Blau, Ph.D discovered in the 1950's that a diet inclusing 6 cherries a day cured his gout and helped get him out of a wheelchair and walking again.
After many studies, other physicans have reported similiar effects of the 6 Cherries a day cure. They also claim that black cherry juice has the same effects.
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