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Did you know your feet can tell you so much about your health? In fact, your feet are one of the first body parts that display health problems before the rest of your body does. Mind blown. Here are 4 signs your feet tell you about your health. 1. COLD FEET MEANS YOU HAVE CIRCULATION PROBLEMS Put on socks to avoid getting cold feet. It’s amazing how your feet can determine your health by having cold feet. No, we’re not referring to the expression “to have cold feet”: being nervous about something. It’s self-explanatory—literally having cold feet. The most common cause is poor circulation. The lack of warm blood reaching your feet will make them colder than every other part of your body. Diabetes, genes passed from family members, and smoking trigger poor circulation. Peripheral Artery Disorder (PAD) can also cause cold feet. It builds plaque in the arteries of your heart, brain, legs, and arms. The buildup can partially or entirely compress the arteries. Such restriction of blood flow from the PAD can make your feet colder than your whole body. Put on socks, eat iron and vitamin B12 for better circulation, stretch your feet, and quit smoking to avoid getting cold feet. Consult a doctor if you experience it all the time. 2. FOOT ULCERS WORSEN IN THE PRESENCE OF DIABETES Foot ulcers create open sores at the bottom of your feet. They occur in the presence of diabetes.  Foot ulcers create open sores at the bottom of your feet that may take longer than usual to heal. This occurs from diabetes, which can poorly circulate blood to heal the sore. Consult a specialist to treat foot ulcers. You can also wear compression socks to regulate blood circulation. They press on your feet and muscles to make your veins work better.  3. SPOON-SHAPED TOENAILS MEAN IRON SHORTAGE Iron shortage can lead to spoon-shaped toenails. Another health sign to look out for is your toenails’ shapes. If you see a toenail that’s curvy, or spoon-shaped, it means your body lacks iron (or anemia). Poor nutrition and immunity issues cause spoon-shaped toenails. Reduce anemia by adding iron to your diet. Iron-filled food includes pork, beans, red meat, and seafood. Once you have addressed the root cause, treat spoon-shaped nails by cutting them short and greasing them with oils. 4. FLAKEY FEET CAN MEAN THYROID PROBLEMS If you have issues with your thyroid glands, your feet becomes flakey. Do you get surprised when your feet flake the moment you scratch them? This is your body telling you that you have thyroid problems. Aaand this is not good. Credits: Tenor Thyroid glands regulate the number of hormones your body needs to perform a specific job. Too much or too little of them can cause your body to either use up energy too fast or produce little to no hormones at all. They’re known as hyperthyroidism (the former) and hypothyroidism (the latter). Hypothyroidism causes flaking that leads to itchy skin and cracked feet and heels. The best way to treat thyroid problems is to see a doctor and follow the given treatment. We also propose to stay hydrated and apply hydrating products to the skin. Take a look at your feet and see whether or not you’re healthy. Signs include: 1. Cold feet, which indicate poor circulation, 2. Diabetes, which worsen foot ulcers, 3. Spoon-shaped toenails, a sign of iron shortage, and 4. Problems with the thyroid glands, which cause flakey feet. We remind you to consult a doctor to figure out your health. Want to know more about foot health? Click right here.

Do you usually wear socks that are torn-up and loose? If you do, then you must stop. What’s the point in wearing them if they aren’t as comfortable, secure, and beautiful as when you bought them? We give you 4 eye-opening signs that tell you when it’s time to change your old socks. 1. STOP WEARING OLD SOCKS IF THEY HAVE HOLES Stop wearing old socks if they’re filled with holes. They provide less protection to your feet. Sure, you can stitch a few holes on your socks. But if they have countless ones, then it’s a sign you must retire them. Leaving your toenails uncut or having them in your sock drawer for a long time are the likely culprits. Hole-filled socks provide less protection to your feet. They can leave your feet cold and sore. Think of this scenario when you have to put on shoes with ripped socks on… not pretty. 2. IF THEY’RE SMELLY No matter how hard you try removing the smell off your old socks, the odor is still going to be there. It goes back to how long you wear them. The more your socks embed in your shoes, the more they build up bacteria and fungi, and the more your feet smell. Avoid your other favorite socks from facing the same problem by removing your shoes indoors, washing your socks properly, and practicing foot care routines for hygienic feet. 3. IF YOUR FEET OUTGROW THEM Another sign of changing your old socks is your feet outgrowing them. If your shoe size was US 10 (EU 44) last year and became US 12 (EU 46) this year, then get ready to see your socks and feet all torn up. Your socks’ limited elasticity and pressure-bearing capabilities can’t handle more giant feet. The most common example is the misfit between your heels and your socks’ heels. Your feet and toes also face many chafing (skin problems created by friction) due to the pair’s elasticity pressing very tightly on them. This can lead to rashes and bleeding. So no sugar-coating—your feet are in for some pain! Credits: Tenor If you’re clueless about your latest shoe size, measure them to find out what it is, and get some new pairs of socks. 4. STOP WEARING YOUR SOCKS IF THEY LOST ELASTICITY Socks without elasticity can’t rub off friction from your shoes. If your old socks always drop down, then there’s something wrong with them. Socks without elasticity welcome your feet with pain. They no longer rub off friction from your shoes when you’re in motion. Worn-out socks also get in the way of your feet while moving or working out. If your sock drawer is filled with dreadful and unfitting socks, here are 4 signs that tell you when you should change them: 1. They have holes, 2. You can’t get rid of their odors, 3. Your feet outgrew them, and 4. They lost their elasticity. If you have other problems with your socks, click right here to resolve them.

Long flights are the worst, especially in the economy class. Those uncomfortable seats, crying babies, and rude people reclining on you. If you often get on planes for business trips, we feel sorry for you. And that’s not all. Once you land and get off the plane, you experience some pain in your legs and ankles. The more you walk to the checkpoint and luggage claim, the more they scream “OUCH!”. Credits: Tenor If you want a smooth flight back home, buy some compression socks. We will explain to you what they are and why you should wear them on your next long flight. Scratch that—for all your long flights… ever. 1. WHAT ARE COMPRESSION SOCKS, AND HOW DO THEY WORK? Compression socks press on your lower legs that stimulate blood circulation. Credits – Reviewed. Compression socks are special socks that press on your lower legs. The grip stimulates your veins and leg muscles to keep blood flowing in your legs while seated. This avoids swellings, pain, blood clots, and pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in the lung’s arteries). 2. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPRESSION SOCKS? 3 types of compression socks: nonmedical support hosiery, graduated compression socks, and anti-embolism stockings. Credits: Left – Healthline; Middle – Zensah; Right –  . There are three kinds of compression socks to choose from: nonmedical support hosiery, graduated compression socks, and anti-embolism stockings. Nonmedical support hosiery takes good care of weary legs and boosts circulation. They are worn at any length and don’t need medical consultancy. You can buy these socks at any store without a medical prescription. Graduated compression socks promote circulation by squeezing your ankles. If they’re worn way up to your leg, then they’ll be less tight. Seek professional advice on how to wear them and get a medical prescription to buy a pair. Anti-embolism stockings stop deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (blood clot in veins). They are designed for those with mobility issues. A medical prescription is also needed to buy them. 3. HOW DO YOU PUT ON COMPRESSION SOCKS? This video tutorial shows you how to put on compression socks. Credits: YouTube. Compression socks are not easy to put on because of the fabric, elasticity, and thickness. Watch the video and learn how to master it with time and practice. Just think of putting on compression socks like putting on tights—same procedure. 4. WHEN TO WEAR THE SOCKS Wear compression socks if your flight is longer than 5 hours. You can even start wearing them before going to the airport. Even though the socks do miracles to your legs, they can cause side effects if worn too long for some people. Some side effects include itching, burning sensations, and bruises. Consult a professional to see if compression socks are suited for you. If you want to avoid the side effects, you don’t have to wear them the minute you leave home. Keep a pair in your bag and wear them before flying. Think about hygiene when you’re putting the socks on in an airplane too. Make sure your feet and shoes are clean, or you might eject the oxygen masks! Credits: Tenor We hope this article made you understand why you must wear compression socks on your next flight. Will you consider wearing a pair on your first flight after the COVID-19 pandemic? For more foot care tips, click here.