Taking Care of Your Feet

Q: How should I take care of my feet?

A: During nice weather, it's tempting to walk barefoot around the house or yard or at the beach or pool. Sorry -- but the complications you may experience aren't worth the few moments of foot freedom.

To take good care of your feet:

wear well-fitting, enclosed-toe shoes indoors and out
wash your feet daily with mild soap and water, then pat dry

Check for changes in:

color
blisters
ulcers
calluses
dry skin
cuts
sores

Call your health-care provider if you see any problems developing.

Jeannette Jordan, M.S., R.D., CDE, is the American Dietetic Association's national spokesperson for African-American nutrition issues and oversees nutrition education at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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anonymous wrote:

To Anonymous Re: The Fungus Since I was a kid, playing sports produces smelly, sweaty feet. As a remedy, my mother made me wash my feet with the then popular brand of bleach. It worked. A few years ago, my late wife had complications from Diabetes and suffered from open wounds. I asked the doctor about treatments using Chlorine or bleach. I got a stare. A while later, at the hospital, one of the new treatments for the wounds was, you guessed it, Chlorine. I used it for my toe recently.

6/26/2010 02:27:36 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

I was told I have fungus on the arches of both feet. I have tried creams and sprays and it is not going away. Any suggestions? Thanks

6/26/2010 01:07:49 PM Report Abuse

vincentR wrote:

I've a friend who'd like to know: How high does ones' blood sugar have to be before seeking medical intervention? Thank you Vincent

3/6/2010 04:15:27 PM Report Abuse

ejc5316 wrote:

I Just Got New Orthotics And Now I Am Experiencing A Sore Muscle In The Back Of My Heal Could You Please Tell Me What Would Cause This

11/25/2009 02:14:57 PM Report Abuse

smokeyspike wrote:

why does the ball of my feet hurt and why do my toes go numb? Some times I don't know where my toes are. and to bend them up or down really hurts. also, they are usually swollen.

11/17/2009 11:48:34 AM Report Abuse