A Guide to Maintaining Healthy Feet
At Bunion Bootie, we are a bit obsessed with healthy feet. Bunions and other foot/toe deformities are often caused due to improper foot care, maintenance and health. Today, we’re discussing the importance of healthy feet and what you can do to maintain them. If you have questions regarding maintaining healthy feet, bunion treatment or even foot deformities. Feel free to reach out, Bunion Bootie is always happy to answer questions our customers have.
Inspect Your Feet Regularly
One of the most important parts of maintaining healthy feet is regularly inspecting them and looking them over. Changes in color, texture or appearance could be a sign that you need to improve your maintenance, hygiene or even see a medical professional.
Improve Foot Hygiene
Did you know many foot conditions can be avoided with proper hygiene? Always make sure you are washing and drying your entire foot, including between each toe. Improperly cleaned feet can result in bacterial infections. According to the MayoClinic, leftover moisture can actually increase the likelihood of fungal infections.
Hydrate Foot Skin
Dry, cracked, damaged skin can actually be the perfect environment for complications. We recommend moisturizing and hydrating your feet on a daily basis. Bunion Bootie even offers essential oils and balms that can be the perfect option and provide some relief from any uncomfortable symptoms.
Buy Proper Fitting Shoes
If you’ve been a visitor of Bunion Bootie very long, you’ve probably seen us talk about properly fitting shoes a time or two… When you wear shoes that do not fit properly, it actually puts pressure on the toes, eventually leading to toe deformities such as bunions and even bunionettes.
Exercise Regularly
Exercise can be beneficial for healthy feet in a few ways. Regular exercise can actually stretch the foot, workout the muscles and get blood flowing properly. Exercise can also help to reduce someone’s weight, allowing the feet to carry less with each step.
Alternate Shoes
As mentioned above, excess moisture can actually lead to fungal infections of the foot. According to WebMD, when selecting your shoes for the day, try to alternate so you are not wearing the same pear every day and your pair from the previous day can dry completely.
Start Non-Surgical Bunion Treatment Today
Have you neglected to maintain your foot health? Suffer from bunions or bunionettes? Looking for natural bunion treatment? Bunion Bootie offers a variety of products, including essential oils for bunions, bunion balms and even bunion correctors. For any questions regarding our bunion products, feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to help.