DISCLAIMER: MenzClubTheBlog in no way professes expertise in this field,
but simply aims to provide encouragement for healthy living – be sure to
consult a professional for more info, and the last word on footCare. For the
sake of this article, feet are referred to as …Dogs.
You’re in the
shower and you wash everything except between your toes and your feet, thinking
the whole time; “the water running down my leg will get them”. When all it does
is get them a little wet, you lazy fart.
As a couple of the most important organs that you have, if you don’t
care for your feet – you wont have a leg to stand on!
Your
feet make getting around so much easier and deserve proper care. Why would you neglect such a vital
organ? Do you enjoy standing up?
Walking?. Riding a bike? Running? or playing sports? How about maintaining
balance while at any of the above?
And I’m sure that your girlfriend, wife or mother (which can be all the
same woman for some) has warned you about those smelly socks and funky
shoes. If bad DOGS run in your family history, seek out proper care on your
annual doctor’s visits, or seek out Podiatrists in your area, being sure to
discuss any concerns, fears or pains that you may have. If not, don’t wait ‘til they fall off
before you decide to care for them.
Here are some common problems that those who have neglected their feet
experience…
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Athlete’s Foot [Fungal & Bacterial
Conditions]; which include peeling, dry skin, itching, and blisters can develop
on your feet due to humid, damp, sweaty, dark places = which are your shoes,
that provide the perfect breeding ground for this fungus to grow. Corns/Calluses; are formed when the
side of the toes and foot rub up against the shoes to create friction, pressure
and discomfort. Worn and Busted Shoes can also play a part in bad feet,
try to have a nice variety of shoes to wear. Not so much different styles, but more so in the thinking of
shoes to work in, shoes to play in, and shoes to dress in. Update them as
needed to prevent them from “leaning” [becoming extremely worn].…and then there
are Hammer Toes; which are caused by
tendons in the foot that regulate toe movement that are shortened, the toe
knuckle is swollen or enlarged causing the toe to curl back.
As you can see,
by neglecting your feet, they can strike back with a pretty serious venge, so
here are some ways to care for your dogs....
A
daily regime of foot care is essential. Taking a warm foot
bath or making sure to wash them while in the shower, cleaning between
the toes on a regular basis is a good start.
Dusting your
feet daily with a foot powder if needed is also recommended for
those of you with foot issues. Change your socks regularly, or
even wearing 2 pairs of socks will help cushion your feet and absorb moisture
in your shoes.
Be sure to moisturize or
lube your feet too, as the dry skin can cause chaffing and discomfort as well,
[especially in cooler/dryer seasons]. Don’t forget about proper maintenance of
your toenails, [Pedicures] keeping them well groomed and trimmed,
by cutting them straight across and level with the top of the toe. For
additional pampering, try having a foot message, even while
resting at home, be sure to put your feet up while sitting or
lying down to keep the blood circulating as much as possible, and finally…Don’t
Smoke!
Now
if you’re smart, you would ask your girl, wifey or mom to offer a little TLC and do it for you. If Jesus can wash
feet, then so can they.
For more info on foot care, log on to: HTTP://WWW.AOFAS.ORG,
which is the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, or try HTTP://WWW.APMA.ORG,
which is the American Podiatric Medical Asso.
-elu
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