Fight the fungi!

It is a universal truth that well-kept feet is a sign of prompt maintenance and sound health. In keeping with the aforementioned statement, here are some of the ways to combat Fungi foot.

If you have been suffering from unbearable instances of constant itching, burning, flaking and soaring feet, it could probably be a sign – of fungal infection. While there is no immediate cure to completely do away with it,maintaining a hygienic lifestyle is the answer to prevent it. Here are four simple steps.

Pamper your feet: Showing little acts of kindness to your feet proves to be really effective in the long run! After a busy day at work, soak your feet in lukewarm water and add a few drops of shampoo in it. Now scrub well with a pedicure brush and dry it thoroughly, including the areas between toes. Apply an anti-fungal cream or powder soon after. Keeping your feet dry and clean helps stave off further growth of bacteria.

Disinfect your shoes socks: If you are prone to developing fungi feet,always use an anti-bacterial spray and some bleach while washing your socks in hot water.

Let thy feet breathe: Avoid anything that causes your feet to sweat. Wear clean cotton socks and wide toed-shoes to avoid a sweaty feet. Alternate your shoes every day.

Maintain hygiene: Basic hygiene should never be overlooked. For instance, avoid sharing nail clippers, shoes and socks. Ensure your aesthetician only used sanitised beauty instruments at the spa, while getting a pedicure done. Also, avoid walking barefoot at gyms, rest rooms or outdoors.

The writer is a fitnes expert, Gympik, fitness discovery platform