Dry Your Feet!

As a reflexologist, I get to see a lot of people's feet up close.  It's not uncommon to encounter a client who is struggling with a case of tinea pedis, more commonly known as "athlete's foot". 

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, is quite contagious, and can be tricky to get rid of.  But here's a tip to help manage it, and to possibly prevent it.  Blow-dry your feet!

This fungus loves a warm, moist, dark environment.  When you shower...do you take the time to carefully dry your feet, getting in between the toes so they're nice and dry?  Chances are you don't.  So when it's time to dry your hair:  get your feet, too!  Blow-dry nice hot air in between your toes and all over the sole of your foot.  Don't forget the tops!  That helps make sure your foot is completely dry, and tells the fungus to take a hike.