Say Goodbye to Tired Feet: A guide to self-care for your soles

Your feet carry you everywhere through all your life’s adventures.  It’s time to give them the TLC they deserve.  From daily self-care rituals to finding the right shoes, here are 10 ways you can keep your feet healthy and happy.

1. Incorporate daily walking into your routine to improve circulation and overall foot health.

2. Wear clean and breathable socks and shoes to keep your feet dry to prevent sweat, odors or bacterial build up.  Check out SUAVS breathable shoe collection here.

3. Try barefoot activities such as yoga or pilates to strengthen the muscles on your feet.

4. Massage your feet regularly to improve circulation and reduce pain.  Here’s a wiki on how to give yourself one.

5. Avoid excessive standing or sitting for long periods of time, take breaks to move and stretch your feet.

6. Moisturize your feet regularly to prevent dryness and cracking.

7. Stretch your feet and legs before and after exercising to prevent injury.

8. Choose shoes that are appropriate for the type of activity you will engage in or perform.  Keeping a versatile pair of shoes around is a great option for spontaneous activities.

9. Pamper your feet: treat your feet to a pedicure. Pedicures are not only relaxing, but they also help improve circulation, remove dead skin cells, prevent or remove calluses and promote overall foot wellness.

10. Wear comfortable shoes.  Wearing shoes that allow your feet to move freely and naturally helps reduce strain, stress, blistering and pain.  Additionally, comfortable shoes can also help you improve your posture and balance and ultimately provide an ease of mind for your every day.