Keeping cool with these foot friendly tips

☀️ Hot, Hot, Hot! Keep Your Cool This Summer with These Foot-Friendly Tips

It’s summer, and it has certainly been hot, hot, hot! 🥵

Did you know that your feet can help cool your whole body down?

Your feet contain many blood vessels close to the skin’s surface. Cooling them can help lower your body temperature as the cooler blood circulates around your body, helping you feel more comfortable.

Here are a couple of simple ways to beat the heat:

💦 Dip your feet in cool water

Fill a small bowl or washing-up bowl with cool (not ice-cold) water and soak your feet for a few minutes. As the water absorbs heat from your feet, the cooled blood circulates through your body, helping you feel refreshed.

🧊 Use a cool, damp towel

If mobility is an issue or soaking your feet isn’t practical, wrap a cool, wet towel around your feet and ankles. You’ll enjoy a similar cooling effect without needing to stand or move around.

A few extra summer foot care tips:

• Stay well hydrated.

• Choose breathable footwear and cotton or bamboo socks.

• Avoid walking barefoot on hot pavements, as they can become hot enough to burn the soles of your feet.

Take care of your feet this summer—they work hard for you every day, and a little TLC can help keep you cool, comfortable and active.