Don't ignore footcare

When a person gets up in the morning they don't realize that during the day thousands of pounds of pressure will be put on their feet. This is why foot care is an essential part of taking care of the temple you call your body.

After a nice hot shower at night it is very important to put some kind of lotion on your feet to keep them soft. This helps eliminate the possibility of them drying out and cracking, which can be very painful. Try not to apply lotion between the toes because if it is too moist there it can be a breeding ground for fungus.

Soaking your feet after a hard days work can be especially beneficial. A good foot soak will soften up your feet, allowing you to cut your toenails more easily and exfoliate them more easily also.

Getting a good foot message every so often can also do wonders for your feet, as well as your mental state of mind. Messaging your feet can loosen up the muscles and relax your feet, giving them a chance to rejuvenate. Messaging also increases blood flow in the feet making them much healthier.

I have seen people get really into yoga, pilates, kick bo, organic food, facial creams, botox, etc. But I don't hear much about people pushing foot care as a way of life. Your feet are part of your temple too and should be treated like it. They get you from point A to point B without question or complaint. If your feet get hurt you won't be going anywhere, take it from someone who knows!