Get ready for summer!
Morning, my little birds! It remains less than
10 days till the beginning of the summer. Are you ready for that? I mean in all
sense, ready??? I am not! And though that maybe some of you are my case. So why
I will publish my best tips during this week in order to help you to prepare better. For the beginning I propose you to have a look at your feets. Are
they in a good health or cracked a little bit? Enjoy reading this article that
I published in a www.holisticlivingannex.com
while ago, it contains absolutely natural remedies:
The cause
for cracked heels is more than merely the lack of moisture. Dry scaly skin can
result from merely a change of climate to living in an unhygienic environment.
Even contact with bacteria from our sandals, shoes and socks can also affect
the health of our skin. The condition can also signal other problems such as
fungal infections, diabetes, dehydration, deficiency of vitamins and more.
There is a possibility that you may be deficient of Zinc and Omega-3 fatty acid
if you suffer from cracked heels.
Cracked
heels are generally not harmful unless the fissures or cracks are deep enough
to cause pain and bleeding, which can lead to an infection. The elderly are
among the population who are prone to this problem as their sebum production
decreases with age. It is an important reminder that Diabetics should do their
level best to prevent cracked heels from becoming severe as they may find a
hard time healing their wound should it get infected later on.
Signs and symptoms that appear on the skin are simple indicators
of a faulty internal activity or an external abuse. Some of them could be: red
or flaky patches, peeling and cracked skin, itchiness, bleeding or discharge
from cracks. If you suffer from any of these unpleasant signs, it is time to
treat them before your heels deteriorate any further!
What causes cracked heels?
- Excessive
feet activity.
- Prolonged
standing. Hard floors may also cause cracks in the feet.
- Being
overweight may increase the pressure on the normal fat pad under the heel.
- Back-open
sandals or shoes allow the fat under the heel to expand sideways, hence
increasing the possibility of cracks on the heels.
- Other
disease and disorders such as Athlete’s foot, Psoriasis, Eczema, Thyroid
disease, Diabetes etc.
-
Over-exposure to water; especially running water, can rob the skin of its
natural oils.
- Standing
for prolonged periods in a damp area such as a bathroom can cause dry and
cracked heels.
- Exposure
to dry / hot weather.
-
Unhygienic environment.
Here are some of the best remedies to treat
cracked heels yourself:
- Make a
healing mixture of 1 tsp of Vaseline along with the juice of 1 Lemon. Rub this
mixture onto the affected area until it is completely absorbed. It is
recommended to do this before you go to bed so you can put on a pair of thick
woollen socks, which will help build up useful heat around the heels to
increase the effectiveness of the mixture. Oil is useful in softening dry and
cracked heels. You can then easily slough off the dead skin the next morning;
- Regular
application of a mixture of glycerin and rosewater is known to soothe and cure
cracked heels;
- Melt
paraffin wax and mix it well with a little mustard oil. The, apply on the dry
or cracked area of the heels and rinse it off in the morning. To achieve
desirable results, follow this regime for 10-15 days.
- Apply
hydrogenated vegetable oil after washing the feet and wear a pair of thick
socks. Leaving this application overnight can provide obvious results in a few
days;
- You may
also apply the pulp of a ripe banana and leave it on the affected area for 10
minutes before rinsing and cleaning your feet;
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- Pamper
your feet. Prepare a mixture rich in vitamins and oils to soften and moisturise
the feet: Blend 1 banana with half an Avocado or half a coconut (flesh) to form
a creamy paste.
- Lemon is
another miracle fruit for cracked heels. Soak your feet in Lemon juice for 10
minutes and voila ~ You have happy feet. Lemon juice is a mild, natural acid
which can help dissolve dry and dead skin for easy removal. It is best to soak
your feet in Lemon juice solution and then lightly scrub it with a loofa or soft
foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry
cracked heels;
- Prepare a
natural homemade scrub with a few spoons of honey, apple cider vinegar, and
rice flour. Mix all to form a thick paste. To treat very deep cracks, it is necessary
to add a spoon of Olive oil or sweet Almond oil to make the remedy more
effective. Soak your feet for 20 minutes in warm water, and then gently massage
your feet with this natural remedy. The vinegar is a perfect treatment to
dissolve the thickened layers of dead skin while the rice flour will gently
abrade the top layer of the dead skin. Honey and olive oil on the other hand
act as natural moisturisers, which will help keep the skin on your feet soft
and moisturised, and prevent any further cracking;
- You can
also do another moisturising heel cream on your own by mixing together a spoon
of olive oil along with a few drops of Lemon oil or Lavender oil. Pour all of
this into a small bottle and add an equal amount of water to it. Shake the
content thoroughly so that the water and oil form a thick milky solution.
Internal
cure is also important in treating cracked heels. Ensure that your diet does
not miss out any important nutrients, which will ensure the health of your
heels. You can obtain the important nutrients to have happy feet from the
following examples:
Vitamin E - Vegetable oils, green vegetables, cereals, wheat germ, whole-grained
products and nuts;
Calcium -
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, goat’s milk, fortified soya milk, mineral water, ice
cream, juices, cereals and broccoli.
Iron - Iron
is also available in cereals, eggs, vegetables and beans.
Zinc -
Kidney beans, yoghurt, brown rice, spaghetti
Omega3
Fatty Acids - Purslane herb, Flaxseed oil or flax seeds.
Hope that was
useful,
Nicole
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