Winter is the time when our feet are always covered up. Sweaty feet, cold feet, uncomfortable boots, shoes that don\u2019t fit, man-made boots and materials, so, take your shoes off. Sit back and work on those two feet and make them beautiful!<\/p>\n
Now, more than ever, is the time to take care of those tootsies! Bones form the basic structure of our feet. There are 26 bones in each foot alone. Here are some good general tips for all feet:<\/p>\n
* Wash your feet daily.<\/strong>\u00a0Rinse off all soap and dry thoroughly, especially between toes. Seasonal Healing is one of the best ways to remind ourselves that it is time to evaluate our health. Our moods and bodies change as the seasons change.<\/p>\n Winter is the time when our feet are always covered up. Sweaty feet, cold feet, uncomfortable boots, shoes that don\u2019t fit, man-made boots and materials, so, take your shoes off. Sit back and work on those two feet and make them beautiful! Now, more than ever, is the time to take care of those tootsies! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89,61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diy-beauty","category-diy-hands-feet"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20526","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20526"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20526\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n* Trim nails straight across,<\/strong>\u00a0and not too short. Don\u2019t cut out or dig at corners.
\n* Do not trim, shave,<\/strong>\u00a0or use over-the-counter medicines to dissolve corns or calluses
\n* Wear clean socks or stockings,<\/strong>\u00a0changed daily. Don\u2019t wear any that are too short or too tight.
\n* Wear shoes that fit.<\/strong>
\n* Wear shoes made of leather o<\/strong>r canvas \u2013 not synthetics.
\n* Switch shoes<\/strong>\u00a0from day to day.
\n* Use foot powder<\/strong>.
\n* See your doctor<\/strong>\u00a0if severe problems persist.
\n* Get a manicure<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Set aside twenty dollars or so to get a manicure AND pedicure. It is so worth it!
\n* Scrub those feet<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Make sure you are exfoliating the tops, sides, and bottoms of your feet at least twice a week in the shower.
\n* Foot refresher<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013After soaking feet in warm water, massage feet with a mixture of 1 tablespoon\u00a0olive oil<\/a>, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon crushed dried\u00a0peppermint<\/a>. Remove with a warm, damp washcloth.
\n* Hangnails<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Pierce a 400 IU-vitamin E capsule and massage a drop into hangnail to soften and speed healing.
\n* For nails that are nourished from the inside out<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Try supplementing your already healthy eating plan with MSM. This natural sulfur source from the sea speeds the growth of your hair and nails.
\n* Exfoliate your feet!<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Use a loofah sponge to exfoliate tops, sides and bottom of your feet. Remember to scrub all of your toes too.
\n* After drying with a fluffy towel<\/strong>, apply your favorite moisturizer generously and then put on a thick (warm from the dryer) pair of socks on for a pampered feeling.
\n* Give your nails a break<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Take off your acrylic nails and let your fingertips breathe. It will take a while for them to recover, but it is a healthier (and less expensive) way to maintain your nails.
\n* Bath Trim!<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013After showing or bathing, trim your toenails and smooth any rough edges with a file.
\n* Use a pumice stones on calluses<\/strong>\u00a0and make it a habit to use a foot file on the bottom of your feet and heals at least once a week. This will keep your feet ready for any sandal at any time.
\n* Natural nail fi<\/strong>le \u2013Use a popsicle stick to file your natural nails.
\n* To help your nail polish glide on<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Dip a cotton ball in a facial astringent to remove any excess oil on your nails. Your polish will go on much smoother.
\n* Foot calluses<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013Always use a pumice stone. Do not use razors or other cutters.<\/p>\n