Healthy Future

A walk in the cool air in April is an ideal way to attend the National American Podiatric Medical Association? s Foot Health Awareness months.

? Walking is good exercise for your feet? said Robert Zwolak, MD, president of the Society for Vascular Surgery. Both podiatrists and vascular surgeons agree that a good blood supply important for healthy feet is. A lively 30-minute walk every day is just what the doctor prescribed include

simple tips for daily care of the feet: .. *

* Improve the blood circulation in hiking, cycling, dancing and swimming

Check your feet for cuts, blisters, rashes, hot spots or swellings. Wash feet in warm water. Moisturize the skin soft. Cut nails across.

* Wear socks and shoes fit properly.

* Protect your feet from heat and cold.

* Wiggle your toes. To get flex feet and ankles for five minutes two to three times per day circulation.

? The feet are our foundation? said Dr. Michael King, president of the American Podiatric Association. ? Healthy feet are important to the quality of our daily life. We need to take care of every day and seek medical attention if they start to hurt.? Podiatrists and vascular surgeons work closely to improve access and treatment of patients with severe foot problems

Many symptoms

require care by a podiatrist.

* Loss of hair on the toes can be a sign of poor circulation.

* veins blue and very white skin are common in smokers for life and may indicate a vascular disease.

* A swollen foot ganglion may be a blocked or deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous blood clots in the legs.

* corns and blisters are important for early treatment in people with diabetes. The victim can not feel pain in your feet, because of deafness and left untreated, can lead to serious diseases such conditions.

* dry cracked heels may indicate a thyroid problem.

* swollen feet may indicate heart or kidney problems .

* Any change in the color, thickness or loosening of the toenails must be evaluated.

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