AD/Gifted. Over the last few months I’ve increased the amount of exercise I’m doing in a bid to shift a few pounds. I’m making an effort to walk a lot more and I’m also going to a few dance classes a week. As a result, one of the things I’ve found myself doing is looking after my feet a bit more, without happy feet I can’t dance my socks off! This week (13th-20th May) is the first National Feet Week, so I’m taking a look at what that’s all about.
National Feet Week is a new initiative to draw attention to the importance of looking after our feet. Most of us take our feet for granted and only really start to notice them when problems start. A couple of years ago I realised that I had a fungal nail infection, and it was at that point looking after my feet became more of a priority for me.
My husband is a runner and regularly sees a Podiatrist to have his feet cared for properly. The running has taken its toll on his toenails and he gets thick skin on his heels. His feet always look so much better when he’s been to the Podiatrist and he’s always much more comfortable.
A Podiatrist can treat or advise on –
- Athlete’s Foot
- Blisters
- Bunions
- Corns
- Footwear
- Gout
- Heel Pain
- Insoles
- Ingrown Toenails
- Sweaty Feet
- Toenail Cutting
- Verrucas
So it’s well worth booking an appointment if you have any concerns at all and definitely worth seeing a Podiatrist if you’re a runner like my husband.
Neatly trimmed nails, smooth heels and moisturised feet are essential if you want to wear sandals this summer. I try my best to look after one of the hardest working parts of my body and keep my feet looking good all year round. During this first National Feet Week I’ll be making sure I take extra special care of my own feet, and my son’s feet too, because his little feet work just as hard as mine.
There are a few things happening during National Feet Week which you might want to take part in. There’s a Twitter party on Monday 13th at 7pm, look out for the #NationalFeetWeek hashtag. You can also join in the #LaceRace where you race to get the fastest time for tying your shoelaces.
I hope you too can find time to pamper your feet during this National Feet Week!
Find your local Podiatrist at www.podsfixfeet.co.uk.
Disclosure: I was sent a box of pampering feet treats in exchange for this blog post. I have not been otherwise compensated for my time.