Podiatrists also study the way people walk, also called biomechanics. Joints and the structures of the body, says Dipesh Raja, are all designed to work in relation to each other. If your feet strike the ground at the wrong angle, calluses will form which may lead to corns and bunions which in turn affect the way you walk. To nip any possible problems in the bud, you should inspect your feet daily redness on toes or heels may be due to an ill-fitting shoe rubbing. Wear an insole which absorbs moisture or apply a foot spray or cream.
Preparations containing peppermint are very refreshing for feet.
Weekly Soak feet in warm water for 20 minutes, adding aromatherapy oils or any herbal preparations you like. Remove any hard skin or calluses with a chiropody sponge or pumice stone. When necessary cut or clip toe nails straight across and not too short . Do not shape nails. Apply a base coat or conditioner to nails to prevent them drying out and then varnish if you use it.