How long have you paid attention to your feet? Despite the fact that in the summer we wear open shoes, causing microscopic damage to our heels, they can lead to a good view with a few treatments. Observing the rules of personal hygiene, you can save your feet healthy and soft as well-groomed feet add their contribution to the image of a beautiful well-groomed woman.

Women often forget to take care of the legs, although it is an important part of the body, which often pay attention. Good care will protect your feet from corns, cracks and infections. In addition, the well-groomed feet always look beautiful and attractive, while even wearing beautiful clothes, but exposing his feet with cracks and calluses can permanently discourage the interest of men to his personality.

Tips on caring for your feet

• Feet should always be clean and dry

Hygiene is very important for the beauty of the legs. Thoroughly wash and exfoliate feet when taking showers or baths. Then wipe them dry - germs like moisture.

Regularly trim the toenails. Do not cut the nails too short, to avoid ingrown nails into the skin. Slide the cuticles with a wooden stick or towel.

• Do not forget to remove the varnish

To remove nail polish use nail polish remover without acetone. The constant use of colored lacquers can cause discoloration of the nail. So try not to paint your nails constantly, sometimes give them a break.

• Massage Cream

Use a quality foot cream. Apply the cream, massage your feet ten or fifteen minutes, wipe off excess cream. This is an excellent way to provide skin moisturizing feet. Soon, you'll notice that the legs are smooth and beautiful.

• Excessive sweating

Try to control sweating feet - use a deodorant or talc. They help control the release Discharges in women when there is cause for concern   sweat and get rid of the odor. Wear cotton socks - they absorb sweat.

• Suitable footwear

Too tight or too loose shoes can lead to foot problems. Therefore, always choose shoe size. Choose shoes with not very narrow toe - this form can injure the foot.

• Protect your feet in public places

If possible, wear closed shoes in public places - a good way to protect the feet against infections.

• Do not wear someone else's shoes

Never wear someone else's shoes, and do not let her wear the so you can easily catch a fungal infection Fungal infection: to prevent and defeat .

• Shoes should "breathe"

To the feet remain dry and healthy, wear breathable shoes - made of genuine leather or mesh materials. They allow the shoe to breathe, preventing germs multiply.

• Keep feet when Golfing

If you use the swimming pool, observe good personal hygiene. Protect your feet from possible fungal infection, for example, using a foot cream with tea tree oil Tea tree oil .

Additional advice

If you notice symptoms such as redness, itching, or pain in the feet or toes, seek medical advice immediately. Foot infections can hit much worse than we imagine.

Hot weather and prolonged exposure to the street - walking, gardening, relaxing on the beach - usually go hand in hand. However, for older people it is important to take measures to avoid the serious health problems that can bring hot, sunny days. Hyperthermia - a common name for disorders associated with fever. The most common ones are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Of the two, heat stroke is the most dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.

Causes of hyperthermia

Regardless of weather conditions, healthy body maintains a normal temperature of - 36.6 C (possible fluctuations in the 3-4 tenths of a degree). If the ambient temperature is very high, or if the person is actively engaged in exercise or physical labor starts sweating. The sweat evaporates from the skin surface, whereby the body is cooled. If the same person for a long time exposed to high ambient temperature, the body can lose its ability to respond effectively, and developing hyperthermia.

What can be done to prevent hyperthermia

• Drink plenty of water even if you do not feel thirsty;
• Wear loose-fitting clothing made of light fabrics in light colors;
• Try as little as possible to be in the open air during the hottest part of the day (it usually lasts from 10 am to 4 pm). At this time, also need to refrain from intense exercise;
• Wear wide-brimmed hats or umbrellas;
• If possible, turn the air conditioner at home, or go to places where the air conditioning work - such as libraries, shopping centers or theaters. Install the air conditioner at a temperature below 26 C;
• If you're not used to the heat, get used to it gradually - first go outside during daylight hours only 20-30 mine, then gradually increase the duration of walking;
• Avoid spicy and junk food, and how you can cook less. Use the oven only when it is absolutely necessary;
• If you are taking any medication, ask your doctor if they do not increase the risk of hyperthermia. If so, he may be able to prescribe you any other drugs.

Risk factors

The risk of hyperthermia increases not only when the temperature gets to 40 degrees Celsius. Health and way of life may increase the likelihood of heat stroke, even if the air temperature is below 35 C.

The following factors related to health, increase the risk of hyperthermia:

• Poor circulation, poor performance of the sweat glands and skin changes due to the natural aging process;
• Diseases of the heart, lungs and kidneys, as well as any other disease caused by general weakness and fever;
• High blood pressure Blood pressure - dangerous if his swing?   and other disorders requiring changes diet. For example, people who follow the diet, limiting salt intake, increased risk of hyperthermia (salt helps to hold the water in the body, which is important for temperature regulation). However, include in your diet salty foods only after consultation with the doctor;
• Violation of perspiration caused by drugs, such as sedatives and tranquilizers, as well as some medications to treat heart disease Heart disease and heart attacks: that every woman should know   and normalization of blood pressure;
• Simultaneous treatment with several drugs from different diseases. Despite the increased risk of hyperthermia, do not stop taking medications before you does not advise a physician;
• Insufficient or overweight;
• Use of alcoholic beverages.

Lifestyle factors associated with an increased risk of hyperthermia:

• Living in very hot environments. People who live in homes where there is no air conditioning and fans are advised to take the following measures to reduce the likelihood of developing hyperthermia: open windows at night; create a draft by opening windows in different rooms; curtain the window when the sun is shining in them.
• Restricted movement. Older people who live far away from the city center, often can not visit the library, shopping centers and other places where the air is cooled by air conditioners: too far to walk and ride on public transport in itself increases the risk of hyperthermia. In very hot weather is to seek help from relatives or friends who have private cars.
• Too warm clothing. Older people often even on hot summer days is too warm to put on, and it greatly increases the likelihood of developing hyperthermia.
• Visit crowded places. Public places and events worth visiting when there there are not too many people. The crowd overheating can occur very quickly.
• Misunderstanding of the weather. Some elderly people can not adequately assess the weather and go for long walks, despite the heat. Older people should stay at home, or at least not to go too far when it is hot outside, especially if the heat is accompanied by high humidity.

How to treat hyperthermia

If a person has heat stroke, it should be as soon as possible to a hospital. Heat stroke, particularly in older people, often leading to death.

Thermal fatigue can be treated in the following ways:

• Man need to take in a cool room - it is desirable that there are air-conditioned;
• Ask the person to drink water or fresh juice. Avoid beverages containing caffeine and alcohol;
• Advise the victim to take a cool shower or bath. Ask him to not close the door to the bathroom - there is a small chance that it will be bad or he was going to faint, and you will be able to quickly provide first aid;
• In many cases, simply to lie down in a cool place, and pretty soon the symptoms of hyperthermia disappear.

How to identify hyperthermia

Heat exhaustion can cause symptoms such as headache Headache: Causes and Complications Nausea and severe fatigue that occur after exposure to heat. Symptoms of heat stroke may be vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness, Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Weak pulse, muscle spasms, in the most severe cases - hallucinations and loss of consciousness.