Even in winter: Why you shouldn't wear slippers at home
During the colder months, feet spend a lot of time in tight boots, slippers, and thick wool socks – which isn't necessarily good for them. We'll show you how to best care for your feet during the cold season.
They carry us through life – and we often don't even properly thank them for it: our feet. Yet we can do them good with simple everyday routines and treat ourselves to a little moment of wellness.
Why you should avoid wearing slippers
While we might have been barefoot in the garden or on the beach in summer, by autumn our feet are once again encased in closed ankle boots, sneakers, and lace-up shoes. And sometimes, those can be quite tight.
This can have long-term consequences: According to orthopedists, wearing shoes that are too tight can lead to problems such as flat feet or nerve pain. Especially on longer walks, we should therefore wear shoes that allow our toes sufficient freedom of movement.
That's why being barefoot helps.
Even though barefoot season is long over, it's good for our feet to go barefoot occasionally, as this trains the muscles in the soles of the feet. Even if it's just at home, where we leave our slippers in the closet for a change and walk barefoot on parquet or carpet, this promotes healthy toe alignment.
Instead, there are other ways to take care of your feet and keep them warm, especially during the colder months.
Foot massages always help.
Give your feet a good kneading: Massages stimulate blood circulation in the soles of your feet and promote relaxation. If you have a spiky massage ball, you can roll your feet over it – you can even do this while sitting on the sofa.
Simple gymnastic exercises promote foot flexibility. Schneider advises: "Several times a day, rotate your feet and stretch your toes for a few minutes. For example, you can also stand on your tiptoes while brushing your teeth."
How to use alternating showers
Do your feet get cold quickly – and does your whole body feel cold too? There are ways to counteract this. Foot expert Schneider recommends alternating hot and cold showers. The cold stimulus is supposed to train your feet to stay warmer on chilly days.
The ideal contrast shower consists of two cycles, each beginning with warm water and ending with cold water, explains the portal "haut.de". The water jet starts at the right foot and runs outwards to the right hip.
Then, blow down the inside of the thigh back to the foot. Repeat this on the left leg. Next, blow from the back of the right hand down the arm to the shoulder. Blow back down the inside of the arm to the hand. Repeat this on the left side.
Always dry and moisturize your feet thoroughly.
During the colder months, our skin is often dry, including our feet. The solution: moisturize well. This also prevents small skin cracks that can lead to infections.
After showering, we should dry our feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, advises Schneider. This helps prevent athlete's foot, which thrives in warm, moist environments.
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