Our Feet are Amazing - one of nature's Marvels!  Each foot packs an incredible
amount of anatomical material into a relatively small area.In addition to a
network of  blood vessels and nerves, the foot includes ~

26 bones
33 joints
100 muscles, tendons and ligaments

First, there is Hygiene and Maintenance. Hygiene involves keeping
our feet Clean and Dry [the use of a good Soap and foot Powder is
suggested]; while Maintenance focuses mainly on keeping our Toenails
properly Trimmed [nails should be cut straight across and not too close
to the toes themselves] and our skin Supple and Healthy [the use of
Creams/Lotions is certainly advisable for people who suffer from dry
and peeling skin and/or cracked skin on their heels].

Second, there is the fitting and wearing of Proper Footwear - this
involes both Socks and 'Shoes'. Socks that are too tight or loose and
'Shoes' that are more fashionable than Comfortable and Supportive
are the downfall of many people. Chronic Rubbing/Chafing and
Constriction are two things that are responsible for many foot-related
problems.

Finally, it is important to note that diseases that affect other parts of our
body can have an impact on the health of our feet. Diabetes is a good
example, over time this disease will affect the suffer's circulation [especially
to the extremities], and thereby cause difficulties for the feet. In such cases,
it is important that the person seeks, in a timely fashion, the advice of a
physician/specialist, in order to avoid any possible complications.

As with the rest of our body, the feet are Amazing pieces-of-work and can,
with proper Care and Consideration {as per the preceding}, 'afford us a
lifetime of use', but we need to treat them in accordance with their
Importance, that is, Essential!!

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