Caluses Vs Feet Research Paper

SHOES VS. FEET
Alicia Maddox
English091
Baker College
Essay 2
106-52982

SHOES VS. FEET
People don't understand the importance of footcare it sounds like something simple but it is an important part of your daily health. For example if you trim your toe nails to low it can cause an ingrown nail which can lead to an infection( All South Bay Footcare). Corns or caluses on the toes are a result of wearing where there isn't enough room for your toes too move around and wearing shoes that are to loose can be the cause of caluses and corns. There are many things that are unhealthy when it comes to the care of our feet. For instance stinky feet is a problem that many people have,however odor of the feet isn't also caused by being unclean it's actually caused by a bacteria that thrives in the uria of your foot sweat. Bacteria releases toxins and that causes odor. There is a solution for foot odor (Y! Answers)put a sage tea into a foot bath or the tub and soak your feet for 15 min. The tea bags act as an astringent to dry the skin and prevent excessive sweating.
Feet are an essential part of the human body and they deserve the upmost respect and care.
Alot of women do not care for their feet properly what don't understand proper care of feet go beyond pedicures you also have to eat right to keep your feet healthy.
Your deserve love in the winter too not just the summer and spring. There is a such thing as disrespecting your feet and shoes for example if you don't change your socks on a daily basis that is direspectful to your feet and the shoe as a result of you not changing your socks your feet and shoes stank. Why spend excessive amounts of money on shoes if your feet stank or if your foot isn't right for the shoe that is a shame. If you truly don't know how to care for your feet there are professionals who will help
you(www.footcare.org)
Wearing high heeled shoes can cause alot of discomfort to the foot that can result in corrective surgery. The medical term for dry skin is Xerosis it can also be used to describe dry, cracked feet.(www.ehow.com) The causes of dry cracked feet can come from ill fitting shoes and standing too long. Most people can prevent serious foot problems by following simple steps. You should have a foot exam annually more often if you have foot problems. Diabetics must check their feet daily and have a foot specialist. Never walk barefoot,wear socks and shoes at all times and protect your feet from hot and cold(American Diabetes Association). Diabetics can develope nerve damage also known as neuropathy,which results in loss of feeling in your feet.
Diabetic nerve damage can also lessen your ability to feel pain.(21 Things you need to Know about Diabetes and Your feet). Everyone needs to not just practice proper foot care but proper health period feet are important but so is the overall health.