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It seems that we are care more about our face, hands, and hairs, and we can also find many articles about how to take care of them. But few people find that our feet also need special care.

You have to care for your feet well to avoid aches and pains that may translate into chronic problems, which will make your experience of walking, running, exercising or just standing comfortable and with more pleasant. So foot-care is a point that we cannot ignore in keeping us healthy.

If you find you lose feeling in your feet, your feet has change its shape, or foot ulcers or sores do not heal for a long time, you need to have your feet examined. And the most important thing is you have to take good care of your feet in daily life.

Let’s see some steps for taking care of your feet, to keep your feet in good condition.

1.Wash your feet every day.
You run from place to place every day, and your feet would have been exposed to a lot of dust and dirt by the end of the day. You should clean your feet with soap, and pay attention to the spaces between the toes. Wipe the feet gently with a towel afterward. Aside from being a mark of good hygiene, doing this would also ensure that you do not step onto your bed with dirty feet, and thus prevent from bringing dirt to your place of rest and relaxation.

2. Give your feet a pedicure every two weeks.
Regular pedicures should be an important procedure of caring your feet. It will keep your feet soft and free from dry and rough skin, and also help in keep your toenails clean and neat. You can have your pedicure professionally done in a salon, or you can also do it at home by yourself. But you may need some tools and more advices from the professionals.

3. Moisturize your feet every day.
Our skin need to keep moisturized after cleansing, as well as skin on your feet. Moisturize is one important part of protection routine. To rub on some lotion or petroleum jelly before bed, and slip some socks if possible will help you achieve soft and moisturized feet.

Here are more tips that you can do to care for your feet.

Trim your toenails regularly
If you can see and reach your toenails, trim them when needed. Trim your toenails straight across and file the edges with an emery board or nail file.

Always wear shoes and socks instead of barefoot.
Wear comfortable shoes that fit well and protect your feet. Check inside your shoes before wearing them. Make sure the lining is smooth and there are no objects inside.

Protect your feet from hot and cold.
Wear shoes at the beach or on hot pavement. Don't put your feet into hot water. Test water before putting your feet in it just as you would before bathing a baby. Never use hot water bottles, heating pads, or electric blankets. You can burn your feet without realizing it.

Do some exercises to keep the blood flowing to your feet.
Put your feet up when sitting. Wiggle your toes and move your ankles up and down for 5 minutes, 2 or 3 times a day. Don't cross your legs for long periods of time. Don't smoke.

Last but not least, never wait. Get start to take good care of your feet today. To set a time every day to check your feet and you can also ask your doctor to give some advice.