There is a reason why 25% of the bones in our body are concentrated
in our feet and that is because these parts of our body do a lot of
physical work. Our feet bear the entire weight of our entire body and
support us throughout the hundreds of miles we spend standing or
walking in our lifetime. More often than not, we take our feet for
granted and end up having pains and injuries. Here are simple and basic
ways to care for your feet:

1. Wash and Moisturize- Our
   feet look best when they are clean and supple. For a soothing foot
   bath, soak your feet in warm/tepid soapy water for about 5 minutes.
   This softens your soles and you can try to rub pumice over it to thin
   off any building callus. Dry off your feet and apply a moisturizing
   foot lotion. Foot lotions often come in peppermint scent to give off a
   more soothing feeling. This keeps your feet hydrated and less dry.
2. Trim-
   Make a habit of trimming your toenails regularly. Keep them short and
   clean. As much as possible, cut them straight in order to avoid ingrown
   nails. Ingrown nails are painful and when neglected, can become a
   serious problem. In some cases, it requires surgery to treat those
   ingrown nails.
3. Wear the Right Size and Kind of Footwear- In
   most cases, our foot injuries and pains are caused by ill-fitting shoes
   and footwear that do not provide our feet the proper support they need.
   A lot of women torture their feet with super high heels or the super
   thin sandals and flip flops. These kinds of footwear do not properly
   distribute the pressure from the weight of our body to our feet.
   Instead, they concentrate the pressure on the wrong points of our feet
   leading to corns, bunions, and torn ligaments. Buy your shoes at the
   end of the day when your feet are in its largest size. Consider the
   cushion and support a pair of shoe offers before purchasing.

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