Foot care

THESE FEET WERE MADE FOR WALKING Even if the sun isn’t shining that doesn’t mean your foot care should be on hold. ‘The show must go on’ as they say (even if they are not on show). Here are some simple steps to follow to maintain your feet in good condition.

DRY FEET We have all suffered from dry feet at some point in our lives, especially on the heels of

feet. You can avoid the build-up of dry or cracked heels by scrubbing your feet using an exfoliator or a pumice stone, and by moisturising regularly. Why not try.... Making an exfoliator for your feet by mixing lemon/lime with salt. This is an extremely cost-effective way of getting rid of dry skin on the heels of your feet. You can also use the mixture to exfoliate the rest of your body, so this, really, is a gift that keeps giving.

ATHLETE’S FOOT Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal skin infection. The rash tends to appear in moist, dark areas between the toes. Swimming pools, gym showers or locker rooms are hot spots for fungus exposure as you tend to walk around bare feet.

There are some quick and easy ways to avoid Athlete’s foot: firstly, dry your feet thoroughly after your shower/bath, taking great care to dry in between the toes, as dark damp conditions allow the foot fungus to flourish.

When visiting places like a public swimming pool or shared showers, make sure you bring a pair of shower slippers to walk around the area in; this should stop you from picking up the infection.

TOP TIPS l Wash your feet regularly l Dry your feet well l Exfoliate hard skin with pumice stone once a week l Moisturise your feet daily l Cut toenails regularly – cut them straight across and avoid cutting or filing the side of the nail as this can cause ingrown toenails l Change your socks often to avoid developing smelly feet l Wear shower slippers in communal areas

TO FINISH OUR BOOKLET OFF, OVER THE NEXT FEW

PAGES ARE A FEW FUN THINGS FOR YOU TO DO.

YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING WHAT THIS HAS TO DO

WITH HEALTH. WELL, DID YOU KNOW THAT KEEPING

YOUR MIND OCCUPIED CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR

MENTAL HEALTH? AND BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

MEANS BETTER PHYSICAL HEALTH! SO ENJOY THIS LAST SECTION AND TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! QUIZZES COLOU RING...