Day after day, Month after month and year after year, your
feet really do take on a beating. They
do a lot of work, carrying all of our body weight around all day long. And during the holiday season, they take on
even more. Everything we do to our
bodies affects our feet; from high heeled shoes, to the foot that we end up
eating.
So, this holiday season, start it off right; start by taking
care of one of most important, yet one of the most neglected parts of our
bodies, our FEET!
1.
Wear comfortable shoes that compliment your foot type. For your dress shoes, try brands like Dr. Comfort, Ecco, or Clark’s shoes. They have a bit more padding and arch support, and more importantly, they have a bit more width to accommodate your toes. Trying to squeeze our toes into little stilettoes, and those narrow heels may look pretty amazing, but they are a disaster for your feet.
Wearing narrow high heels can lead to painful hammertoes, bunions, neuromas, and many other foot problems. If you must wear high heels, make sure you have a comfortable pair of shoes you can change into by the end of the night, when you are getting home from work, or going home from a party or dinner. If you need advice on what type of shoes to wear, consult your Podiatrist. Having a high or a low arch will define the type of shoe that best suits your feet.
Wear comfortable shoes that compliment your foot type. For your dress shoes, try brands like Dr. Comfort, Ecco, or Clark’s shoes. They have a bit more padding and arch support, and more importantly, they have a bit more width to accommodate your toes. Trying to squeeze our toes into little stilettoes, and those narrow heels may look pretty amazing, but they are a disaster for your feet.
Wearing narrow high heels can lead to painful hammertoes, bunions, neuromas, and many other foot problems. If you must wear high heels, make sure you have a comfortable pair of shoes you can change into by the end of the night, when you are getting home from work, or going home from a party or dinner. If you need advice on what type of shoes to wear, consult your Podiatrist. Having a high or a low arch will define the type of shoe that best suits your feet.
2.
Try Reflexology!This alternative massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, and it is still around for a reason. Your reflexologist may do a lymphatic drainage as part of your foot treatment. If you have swollen feet at the end of the day, or if you have chronic swelling called “pitting edema”, that just will not go away, lymphatic drainage is for you.
Lymphatic Drainage is a form of manual therapy that helps to remove the excess fluid in your feet and legs and manually pushes this fluid toward your heart and lungs. Lymphatic drainage will help to bring back your energy, and improve your circulation. This can be done as often as is needed; once a week, or once every two weeks.
Try Reflexology!This alternative massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, and it is still around for a reason. Your reflexologist may do a lymphatic drainage as part of your foot treatment. If you have swollen feet at the end of the day, or if you have chronic swelling called “pitting edema”, that just will not go away, lymphatic drainage is for you.
Lymphatic Drainage is a form of manual therapy that helps to remove the excess fluid in your feet and legs and manually pushes this fluid toward your heart and lungs. Lymphatic drainage will help to bring back your energy, and improve your circulation. This can be done as often as is needed; once a week, or once every two weeks.
Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet.
That does not mean that you need to restrict your diet, but it does mean that
you need to become a conscious eater. Putting less meat, and more vegetables on
your plate is the general rule to follow.
But it is also important to eat in moderation; never eat too much of
anything.
A diet that is not balanced, and healthy can lead to Systemic Diseases, such as Diabetes Type II. Diabetes in turn, can affect every system in the body. An unhealthy diet, rich in purines, such as red meats and alcohol, can lead to Gout. Knowing and thinking about what you are putting into your body is crucial.
A diet that is not balanced, and healthy can lead to Systemic Diseases, such as Diabetes Type II. Diabetes in turn, can affect every system in the body. An unhealthy diet, rich in purines, such as red meats and alcohol, can lead to Gout. Knowing and thinking about what you are putting into your body is crucial.
4.
Walk, Exercise, Just MOVE. Take a walk during your lunch break. Especially if your job is at a desk. Your circulation will improve, as each time you flex your calf muscle, you are actually helping to circulate blood in your legs.
And if time permits, put your feet up at work every now and then. You will notice that you will get a boost of energy by doing this.
Walk, Exercise, Just MOVE. Take a walk during your lunch break. Especially if your job is at a desk. Your circulation will improve, as each time you flex your calf muscle, you are actually helping to circulate blood in your legs.
And if time permits, put your feet up at work every now and then. You will notice that you will get a boost of energy by doing this.
This Thanksgiving, take care of
your feet, and they will take care of you!
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