April Fool’s Day is probably the most famous April holiday which the English introduced as a widespread celebration in the 18th century. Historically, certain cultures celebrated New Year’s Day on April 1st but was changed to January 1st with the adoption of Gregorian calendar in 1564. However, some people were called “fools” because they failed to adopt the new date either because they refused to change or because they did not get the information due to slow communication then.

April is also Foot Health Month. Here are some ways you can promote foot health:

• Change your socks, stockings & shoes daily
• Wash and thoroughly dry your feet daily
• Use a buffer, salt srubs or a foot file to exfoliate feet; never use foot razors unless it is done by a podiatrist or a medical doctor
• At least one night a week, generously massage your feet with good quality body butter, put on cotton socks and enjoy smooth, soft footsies in the morning
• Gget a regular pedicure but select a reputable facility that practices careful disinfecting procedures to avoid contracting fungus. our facility is highly recommended by our local podiatrist, Dr. Vanessa Taylor, due to our meticulous disinfecting procedures
• Ingrown nails should be handled by your podiatrist but to prevent it, be sure you wear well-fitting shoes and cut your nails straight across
• Improve circulation with regular foot and leg massage
• Gently push and never cut cuticles; try our Hoba Care oil to help keep cuticles soft now and then, let your nails breathe and rest from nail polish

Tip of the month: Deodorize your shoes by placing a sheet of fabric softener in your shoe overnight!

For more info on foot health, visit www.apma.org.

For other foot treatments, please visit our Foot Care page.