FOOT HYGIENE
Do you know that your feet have as many sweat pores as your hands? And do you wash your feet as often as your hands? No? Yet they're confined from morning till night. Moreover, often in cheap shoes made of synthetic material, in which the moist, oxygen-poor environment is the ideal breeding ground for fungi and skin diseases.
Make foot baths a regular part of your routine
It promote blood circulation and stimulate circulation. All you need is a few minutes and a foot basin. The water should be 35-40°C warm. Adding a handful of salt to it will make your skin react five to seven times more effective than without. Massage your feet and legs with a brush in circular motions from bottom to top. You'll feel the pleasant effects for hours afterward.
Always wash your feet with soap that is free of alkaline, as it won't damage the natural acidic mantle of your skin.
Gently remove calluses once a week using a pumice stone or a specialized callus file.
Trim your toenails straight across, never round. This helps prevent the unsightly and painful ingrowth of nails into the skin.
Important basic rules for foot hygiene:
- Wear socks made from natural materials – preferably pure wool.
- Change your socks frequently.
- Ensure that your socks are not too tight.
- Walk barefoot on natural surfaces as much as possible.
- Wear sandals with good arch support as often as possible.
- Opt for shoes made of genuine leather. Only genuine leather breathes and provides a healthy, comfortable foot climate in comfortable shoes.
Foot Care
Professional foot care or foot reflexology massage can work wonders. However, you should always entrust it to experienced, trained foot care specialists. Then, you will experience how positively healthy feet can affect the body.
FOOT GYMNASTICS
Feet are not deformed overnight. The process occurs slowly but steadily. With targeted, regular foot gymnastics that strengthen the arches of the feet, strengthen leg muscles, and stimulate circulation, you can do a lot for your health. The earlier you start, the better.
Treat yourself and your feet to something good.
Foot Circles
Exercise with great effect.
Walking on tiptoes
Good for foot and calf muscles.
Toe Gripping and Lifting
To keep the toes fit and flexible.
Downward Flexing
Promotes elasticity - allowing the toes to roll smoothly while walking.