Foot Care

• Always trim your toenails straight across, and do not cut them too short.
• Don't cut out or dig at corners.
• Don't trim, shave, or use over-the-counter medicines on corns or calluses.
• Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap.
• Always dry your feet thoroughly, especially between your toes.
• Regular exercise helps the circulation in your feet.
• Smoking, though, hinders the body’s circulation ­ so try and give up.
• The best exercise for your feet is walking.
• Have your feet checked by a chiropodist, at least once a year.
• If you have diabetes, these checks should be more frequent.

Further Information about Footcare

There are many other sources of good footcare information on the web. To find out more, we recommend you visit one of these sites:

• Footcare Direct
• Foot Health Network
• Footcare Info
• Podiatry Pages