According to Ancient Chinese medicine, the
sensory nerves of internal organs spread throughout the body are mainly
gathered around the soles of the feet. One such nerve point is the solar plexus, which is like a little warehouse where all the
stress is stored. When this point is pressed on, stress is released and the
body is renewed. The saying, “a little bit goes a long way” has never rung
truer than for the foot and its functions. Sadly, despite this little tidbit of
information, many people still neglect their feet.
Studies
have shown that most people do not seek treatment for their feet, because they
immediately assume that foot pain is normal. Lack of good foot care, coupled
with a strenuous daily load (imagine carrying your weight through an average of
8000-10,000 steps daily), make your foot the body part most vulnerable to
injury.
Like any high performance machine, your feet need to be looked after
often to function properly. Pay attention to their needs and care for them
regularly, otherwise they might rebel and break down on you. Stanhome World
Philippines, a trusted Home Care brand in Europe for over 80 years, offers
these feet-loving tips to keep you walking healthy and comfy:
1. Inspect
your feet regularly. Dry and cracked skin on your
feet, if ignored and untreated, can become uncomfortable and painful. Use
STANHOME FOOT REPAIR, a fast-acting treatment gel that helps repair cracked
feet. Working in as fast as 15 minutes, FOOT REPAIR can smoothen even
the driest, most cracked heels.
2. Moisturize
your feet. Just like skin on any other body
part, the skin on your feet deserves to be nourished. Wash your feet every day
in warm water mixed with mild soap. This cleans feet gently without
drying. For a more thorough moisturizing experience, try STANHOME COOL FEET, a
refreshing lotion designed to soothe and nourish your feet.
3. Trim your
toenails regularly.
Excessively long toenails can become painful to walk in. Don’t cut them
too short, in corners or on the sides. Doing so can lead to an
ingrown problem, where a part of the nail gets embedded onto your skin.
4. Wear
comfortable, properly-fitted shoes.
Ill-fitting shoes can cause blisters, cuts and calluses. Don’t believe
what they say about shoes becoming more comfy through time. If it hurts when
you’re fitting it, it’s probably not the shoe for you.
5. Exfoliate
your feet. Regular exfoliation keeps feet
clean, smooth, and can even reduce the possibility of getting calluses. STANHOME
DEEP EXFOLIATION is a foot scrub that helps remove rough skin and dead skin cells,
making your feet softer and smoother.
6. Make a habit of
wearing shoes alternately. Changing footwear every now and then discourages
bacteria from living in your shoes, protecting you from itchiness and bad odors.
Use STANHOME PEDI-MIST, a foot odor-fighting cream with Grapefruit Seed
Extract and Lemongrass Oil. It has antibacterial properties that help kill
99.999% of odor-causing microorganisms, leaving feet smooth and fresh-smelling.
7. Consult a
doctor. If there’s anything different on
your foot – discolored nails, unnatural hardness or thickness in skin, etc. –
or if you feel any sort of pain, it is best to go to a podiatric doctor for a
diagnosis. It is always best to ask an
expert to help you out, especially when it comes to your health.
About Stanhome World and Stanhome World Philippines
Stanhome World is an internationally
established brand based in Europe. Considered the #1 Direct-Selling Home Care
Company in the European Union, Stanhome World is part of the Groupe Yves Rocher
group of companies. It carries two (2) successful and fast-growing brands:
STANHOME, an extensive line of high-quality and innovative products for home
and family strengthened by over 80 years of experience, and KIOTIS, a luxury
beauty line boasting of essential oil-based products that serve to boost both
beauty and well-being. After years of expanding in other international markets,
Stanhome World brings their topnotch work to Asia, with the Philippines as its
first home. Stanhome World Philippines boasts of the same quality care brought
by its global counterparts, utilizing high European standards to help benefit
Filipino families all over the nation.