Blister-Proof Your Feet

Prepare your feet for summer's adventures.

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• Walking
• Common Problems
• Skin Care
• Healthy Habits

A picnic, a doze in the sun, a hike in the woods.

That was yesterday. Today you're nursing a huge blister. Both ill-fitting shoes and moisture -- sweat -- cause sore-making friction, says Atlanta podiatrist Perry Julien, who offers these tips for happy feet:

• Sprinkle powder in shoes to keep them dry.



• Put Vaseline on problem-prone areas, like heels.



• Feet still sweaty? Apply antiperspirant on them before a hike. One study found that this habit significantly reduced the occurrence of blisters.



• On the trail, when you feel a sore forming, remove your shoe and cover the blister with a Band-Aid (you know, from the first-aid kit you always carry on a hike).

From Reader's Digest - June 2003

 

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• Get your feet ready for sandals this summer.
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• New, High-Tech Sneakers
• Whether running a marathon or around the block, new sneaker technology can help.
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• Give Yourself a Foot Massage
• Massaging the feet can bring relaxation to your entire body.
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