Juli A. Weitzen, DPM

Daily Reminder to keep feet healthy (and happy) this holiday season: Pedicure properly Picture-perfect toes are part of a great holiday wardrobe for many women. Whether you do it yourself or go to a salon, be sure your pedicure is done properly. Never use a razor to remove dead skin opt for a good pumice stone instead. Don’t cut cuticles; push them back gently with a rubber tool made for this purpose. Use toenail clippers with a straight edge to cut nails straight across.

Daily Reminder to keep feet healthy (and happy) this holiday season: Exercise your feet Stretching is a good way to avoid muscle cramps. Stave off toe cramps by raising, pointing and curling your toes for five seconds. Repeat 10 times. Rotating your ankles can also help relax feet. Cup your heel and turn each ankle slowly five times to loosen ankle joints.

From our Office Family to Yours: We wish you a joyful holiday and a wonderful and healthy New Year.

Follow this advice to keep feet healthy (and happy) this holiday season: Moisturize Dry winter air and cold temperatures can take a toll on skin. Moisturize feet daily to help avoid dry, cracked and irritated skin.

6 Quick Holiday Foot Care Tips (cont) 6. Wear shoes that are broken in, especially if you're traveling. Don’t pack a brand new pair of shoes and hope they’ll feel comfortable when you arrive at your destination. Purchasing new shoes while wearing the appropriate padded socks and any inserts or orthotics will help ensure the correct fit.