With the arrival of winter, it is important to take care of more, and especially this care must be greater in some parts of our body to protect them from the cold.
This is the case of the feet, because in the winter time, just like the hands, they require great care and attention.
That is why, with the drop in temperatures and to protect the feet of the cold, the Official College of Podiatry of the Community of Madrid (Copoma) advises using adequate footwear and adapted to each situation.
Thus, so that the low temperatures do not harm the health of our feet and to prevent eczema, sabañones or dermatitis, copoma insists on monitoring the footwear we put on and caring for our feet daily.
But, in addition, podologists remember that feet health can also have an impact on other areas such as knees, hip or back.Therefore, they launch a series of tips and ensure that it is essential to comply with them to prevent other pathologies.
What kind of shoes do you have to use in winter?
From Copoma they point out that we must not force the use of shoes, so it is essential shoes that adapt to the foot.
To protect us from the cold, they recommend wearing footwear with non -slip and waterproof sole and highlights the importance of flexibility or support at foot.In addition, the size must be correct, that is, it does not have to tighten us so as not to make it difficult to circulate, but it does not have to stay great not to force the posture or muscle dynamics.
Apart from the footwear, these professionals insist on taking into account the socks, because they must be of natural fibers to help us avoid skin problems.
On the other hand, it is important to put the focus on hygiene and nail care, since they should be washed and hydrate daily.
According to Madrid's College of Podiatrists, you have to avoid sudden temperature changes, as well as avoid staying with immobile feet for a long time.
When it comes to sports, it is important to warm up to avoid injuries and, in order to prevent any ailment, you have to visit the podiatry consultation from time to time with the aim of improving the health of the feet.
Useful tips for protecting the cold feet
The Official College of Podiatry of the Community of Madrid ensures that it is important to take care of their feet daily to avoid problems that could affect other parts of the body.
First, it is essential to maintain daily hygiene care and pay special attention to cleaning between fingers.It is also essential to make a correct drying of the feet and hydrate them later.
As for other habits that we can carry out, they focus on hydration and food.Thus, we must increase the consumption of certain foods and consume water.
In this way, a correct hydration helps us prevent the feet from cooling and will improve our circulation.On the other hand, consume products containing vitamin C, E and K, and spices such as cayenne, turmeric, cinnamon or pepper, can be very beneficial for our feet during winter.
From the copoma they remember that there is visiting a podiatry professional every six months to carry out a general, complete and personalized review.In addition, this visit should be advanced whenever there is some type of previous problem, since professionals are responsible for making a complete diagnosis of the state of the feet and recommending the necessary care.
We must remember that not correctly protecting the feet can cause damage to the general health level in all people, although more especially in older people, children, athletes or people with diabetes.
