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About this guide
The purpose of Feet Naturally is to help people with basic foot problems to find easy simple solutions.
Dr. Maasi J. Smith
Foot surgeon · Philadelphia, PA
Hello, I am Dr. Maasi J. Smith, a practicing foot surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. I have practiced podiatry for over a decade.
This book is dedicated to all my patients, as well as my friends and family.
Our feet are often the most neglected part of our body. Incidentally, they are also the most exposed part of the human body. They naturally tend to collect germs and dirt. It is important to take daily care of your feet. An unkempt and untended foot can harbor many fungal and bacterial diseases. Therefore, in order to protect your feet, you should wash them regularly.
How frequently do you wash your feet after a walk or a game? You should spend at least fifteen minutes soaking your feet in a tub of warm soapy water. This simple step will not only keep your feet clean, but it will also rejuvenate your feet by de-stressing the tensed muscles of your feet.
Every season, the human body goes through physical changes. It is obvious that the feet are exposed the most to the effects of the weather, and therefore experience the greatest physical changes, such as tanning, cracks and fissures. In the summer months, we generally take to wearing open footwear like flip-flops, sandals, floaters and slippers, and so it is vital to keep your feet in good condition during this season.
Summer is a sweaty and very humid season; therefore you could dust your feet freely with an anti-fungal foot powder to avoid the accumulation of sweat. The powder acts as an excellent sweat absorber and prevents the pores from being blocked, thus allowing your feet to breathe. This is vital to preventing fungal infection. To avoid tanning issues like darkening and discoloration, you should use a good-quality sunscreen to protect them from the harmful UV rays of the sun. If you have sweaty or oily skin, you should choose a water-based tanning lotion which is compatible with your skin texture. If you wear closed footwear such as sneakers and shoes, you must remember to dust the inside with powder so that it doesn't smell or accumulate sweat.
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Disclaimer
The information in this book is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors, the author, nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.
This app shares natural foot-care information from the book Feet Naturally for general guidance only. For severe, worsening, or diabetic foot problems, please see a health professional.