Why is proper care of feet important? Special advice from AYUSH Ministry to avoid infection in monsoon

In our busy lives, we often take care of every part of our body, but our attention goes to the health of our feet last. Especially during the rainy season, due to exposure to moisture and dirty water, problems like fungal infection, rashes and bad smell in the feet become common. If timely attention is not paid to the cleanliness of the feet, then this small carelessness can take the form of serious skin diseases. Necessary guidelines are issued by the Health Department and the Ministry of AYUSH from time to time to keep people safe from seasonal diseases and infections. Let us know why according to the Ministry of AYUSH it is very important to keep the feet clean and dry and what are the special things related to it.

Bacteria grow rapidly due to moisture and sweat

During rainy days, the level of moisture in the air increases a lot, due to which our feet remain wet or sweaty for a long time. In such a situation, due to moisture getting trapped between the fingers, bacteria and fungus start growing very rapidly. According to AYUSH Ministry guidelines, keeping feet protected from dirty water and moisture is the most effective way to prevent infections. When feet are constantly exposed to moisture, the risk of developing problems like athlete’s foot or skin allergies increases manifold. Therefore, it is very important that whenever you come from outside, first wash your feet thoroughly with clean water.

AYUSH Ministry’s advice: Take proper care of feet like this

According to the health tips of the Ministry of AYUSH, the primary rule is to always keep the feet clean and dry to keep them infection free. After getting wet in rain water outside, feet should be washed with antiseptic soap or lukewarm water as soon as you reach home. After this, wipe the feet thoroughly, especially the places between the toes, with cotton or a clean towel and dry them completely. Avoid wearing wet shoes or socks for long periods of time as these promote fungal infections. Apart from this, wear good quality footwear to protect your feet from moisture and use light foot massage or natural cream from time to time.

Easy and effective remedies to be adopted at home

The Ministry of AYUSH and traditional health practices emphasize on maintaining cleanliness through natural methods. If you want, you can add a little rock salt or neem leaves in lukewarm water once a week and soak your feet in it for some time, which removes the tiredness of the feet and also destroys harmful germs. Take special care of the cleanliness of your shoes and socks and always dry them in the sun. By including these small but very important habits in your daily routine, you can keep your feet completely healthy, beautiful and infection free.