Keep your feet summer-fit

Our feet possess over 25,0000 sweat glands which produce up to a half-cup of sweat daily. Sweaty feet or hyperhydrosis is one of the most common, annoying conditions of the feet. Besides causing socially embarrassing problems like smelly feet, they also lead to fungal infections. Here are some tips to combat sweaty feet.

• Wash feet daily- Make it part of your daily routine to wash your feet thoroughly. It may sound silly to have to point it out but many people step into the shower and happily clean the upper part of their body but tend to neglect their feet. Wash your feet at least once a day, but preferably twice a day. Use a good antibacterial soap. Really dry your feet carefully and completely, especially, in between your toes. Don't let microorganisms get started growing in the nice, damp places between those toes.
• Powder well- Powdering your feet frequently is helpful as the powder absorbs the excessive sweat. So, after bathing and drying your feet, choose to use an antiperspirant foot spray, or a foot powder. Put on the antiperspirant first, and then the foot powder, after the spray is dry. Diet matters- Take proper precautions with food and drinks. Drinks that have alcohol and caffeine and spicy foods greatly increase sweating. So, here's another good reason to give up those booze-fuelled outings.
• 'Shoe' time- Give closed shoes a boot this summer. You need to give your feet space to breathe, so try to wear open-toed shoes as much as possible. Wear cotton socks- Don't buy cheap synthetic socks, stick with good quality cotton socks. Natural fibres have a good built in ventilation system. Change your socks at least once in the middle of the day. Make sure you always have clean, dry socks to change into.