Now that the warm weather is starting to approach us, you may be tempted to start wearing open toed shoes. However, it is important that you take good care of your feet so that you can be confident while wearing your favorite sandals this summer. Getting rid of the dead skin that may have built up during the winter months should be one of the first steps you take toward improving your foot health. This can be done via the natural route by using sea salt or grape seeds as exfoliants. If you still have dead skin on your feet after exfoliating, you may want to seek the assistance of a podiatrist for treatment. Another tip to have healthy feet is to make sure your toenails are cut straight across, instead of in a rounded shape. You should try to make an effort to trim your toenails every two to three weeks.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Dr. Ronald Sheppard from Warren-Watchung Podiatry Center. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Marlboro and Watchung, NJ . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.