De-Stress and Protect Your Feet

De-Stress and Protect Your Feet

Did you know that stress, high blood pressure, and poor foot health are interconnected? Yes, it’s true! High levels of stress, increase your blood pressure and put you at risk for many health problems, including restricted blood circulation, heart problems, diabetes, inadequate healing, and more. All these conditions affect your feet adversely as they become prone to sores, wounds, and infections.

While we celebrate American Heart Month at Stuto Foot Specialist Podiatry, our experts recommend that you adopt the following lifestyle changes so that you and your feet enjoy a healthy life:

  • Exercise daily: Strenuous exercise is not recommended, especially if you have not been working out for a while. Start slow and increase your pace gradually. Set realistic and achievable goals so that you remain persistent and steady throughout the year.
  • Stay connected: With closure and restrictions in social interactions due to COVID-19, many people have and are still suffering from depression, loneliness, and isolation. Use social media platforms to stay in touch with your loved ones, as it will not only help them, but also allow you to maintain a positive state of mind.
  • Eat healthily: Adopting healthy eating habits will enable you to enjoy life in all respects. You will feel fresh, light, and avoid numerous problems associated with being overweight like diabetes, flat feet, arch pain, plantar fasciitis, and more. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and avoid fried and sugary foods.
  • Stay hydrated: Avoid fizzy drinks and sugary juices. Drink plenty of water and use electrolytes to keep yourself hydrated at all times.
  • Sleep well: Most people tend to underestimate the role of adequate sleep in staying healthy. 7-8 hours of sleep a day is a must to allow your body to repair and rejuvenate any damaged tissue, especially in your lower limbs and feet.

If you notice anything unusual in your feet like numbness, changing skin color, tenderness, inflammation, or swelling, it is best to talk to your podiatrist. Contact the office of Dr. Joseph C. Stuto, Dr. Joseph A. Stuto, Dr. Lisa Fuchs, and Dr. Momna Younas at Stuto Foot Specialist Podiatry in Brooklyn, NY, to schedule an appointment. You can call us at either of our two convenient office locations: Brooklyn - Heights, NY (718) 624-7537 or Brooklyn, NY (718) 567-1403.

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