You probably don’t desire to wear shoes on Japan’s hot summer day. And, if you’re like most people, I’d prefer wearing sandals on the sun-scorched earth.
Summer Japan Health Tips for Foot Care
Summertime comes with certain issues that affect our feet from all that walking. That being said, I’ll list down the most common issues you’re likely to face while in this blazing summer heat, and the remedies that you can do to fix the issue in no time-just being at home!
Cracked Heels
With all this heat and the amount of walking around usually brings out the most common of all common feet concerns – callous.
It’s this tendency of our skin to get thicker together the more we use it against hard objects – more often than not, the floor. It involves skin drying up and before you know it, you have this rubber part of your skin that feels more like a natural insulator – our body does have coping abilities programmed to this level.
The issue with calloused heels is that, at some point, it might break and it will. The real question comes down to – how to save yourself from all that emabarrasment?
FIX:
1) You need to remove the calloused skin:
– For 20 minutes, soak your feet in lukewarm, soapy water.
– Using a scrub, brush, or a pumice stone, remove the hard thick calloused skin.
– Path your feet dry and apply a heel balm or a thick moisturizer to the affected area.
PRO TIP: Keep moisturizing your feet from time to time and without fail to prevent your heels from drying up.
Thick Calluses and Dry, Flaking SKin
Brought about by an absence of dampness and the warmth and moistness, you’ll discover the heel and sole region especially influenced. That is on the grounds that these regions have less oil organs contrasted and the skin somewhere else on the body. Wearing shut shoes likewise establishes a hot and moist climate for your feet which attracts dampness and prompts those dry feet. Bad.
FIX OPTIONS:
-Foot soaks
-Regular exfoliation
-Moisturizers
Athlete’s foot
Mizumushi. It’s Japanese for athlete’s foot.
It is a condition that you frequently get from strolling shoeless out in the open showers or pools and practicing hard while wearing shut in shoes. The fundamental manifestations of mizumushi are irritated white fixes and break skin generally found around/between the toes that might seem red.
FIX:
For mild forms:
1) Water and Vinegar Solution
– Weaken one-section vinegar with two-section water.
– Drench your feet for roughly 10 to 15 minutes consistently.
– It might take around a little while to see improvement in side effects.
– You could likewise absorb your socks in vinegar.
Avoidance is critical. It is suggested that you keep your feet dry and wear breathable socks.
Water
Nothing beats drinking water at least 8-10 glasses a day. Keeping hydrated does great things to your skin (and even at the soles of your feet) so make sure to pack bottled water when you’re going to work or on a day trip. And when you’re just at home, keep the water retention ritual. You can always keep a written note or in your phone to track down your water consumption and most especially in summer in Japan, this helps you survive in the heat.
Conclusion
Our feet carry us from one place to another. While on a regular busy day, we fall into the trap of getting lost in the push and pull of life, and even in Japan’s summer heat.
It makes sense to stop, breathe, and look at the soles of our feet. It might need some immediate attention sooner than you think. And your soles will thank you for it.
References:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a19922398/summer-foot-care/https://savvytokyo.com/your-summer-guide-to-at-home-foot-care/