Before anything we can take better care of our feet by wearing shoes that don`t pinch. It's also advisable to change your shoes at work. Be sure to keep a spare pair at work and change before you leave. To go bare foot is also something our feet love!

If you don`t have any other problems than dry skin on your feet, you can take a weekly foot bath. Or even better, 2-3 times a week.

Start the pedicure by filing the hard skin and then place your feet in luke warm water. Dissolve bath salt in the water or buy a germicidal cure form your pedicurist. Germicidal herbs are effective for cracked heels, nail fungus(Candida), restless feet and legs.

Keep your feet in the foot bath for at least 15 minutes until the skin softens.

If your skin is still hard and dry, use the file softly. Don`t be too rough. It`s better to file your feet more often.

Dry your feet with a soft towel.

Finish the pedicure by giving yourself a foot massage. Or exchange footmassage with your partner! Apply a good lotion and let it absorb thoroughly. The foot massage will increase your blood circulation.

If you have more serious problems like ingrowing toenails, you should see a pedicurist.

Edna Solem
http://www.houseofedna.no