Foot Care and Dead Skin

[wish~]

Hello HP'ers

I suppose this is mainly directed towards reflexologists.

I have had irritating dead skin on my feet for many months and no matter what I did I could not get rid of it. I had tried many types of files, creams etc, the heel cracks not particulary deep but looked a mess. Living in the country and wellies on and off, or walking in muddy areas took it's toll. My heels were constantly grotty looking due to the exposure to dust or mud. (and yes, they do get showered every day, plus the occasional soak )

Anyhow, I have bought one of those pedegg things and found them absolutely amazing. Down to the healthy tissue/skin now which I can feel the creams can now help. I was a case study for an aromatherapist once and she said my soles were so hard they were like paws..

I started a reflexology course a couple of years ago but was unable to get beyond a few weeks, as life circumstances changed. I remember the tutor saying that we should not use those types of files for removing dead skin on the feet. Also the accumulation on the hard toe, could signify a person who thinks too much (yep can take that one).

Now my feet are laid bare I wonder if I will not think excessively .

However my question is, having got rid of all that foot protection now, psychologically, I wonder if it is going to make any difference to me as a whole person, if the foot mirrors the whole person. Now I really have got exposure down at grass roots level?

Will be glad to read any opinions...

 

[dettom]

Hi fleur,

I can't comment as to the effect your hard skin removal will have on you as a whole, but from a podiatry point of view - well done!

Hard skin builds up pretty quickly, initially as protection. Then it goes past the point of protecting and becomes an irritant in it's own right. Hard skin around the heels which then cracks is a good example.

Removing it regularly is easy, quick, and can makes a huge difference to your foot health over time.

Happy to fly a (hopefully) helpful flag for Podiatry

David

 

[tramadolpacz2]

Hi Fleur,

I would have thought that the hard skin will simply return over a period of time, unless you consciously start taking responsibility for the various issues and dis-eases that may be building up in these areas.

Chris Stormer's book "Language of the Feet" has several sections on the characterisitics of the skin on the foot, where she suggests that you may need a more relaxed approach to life and not be so insecure, defensive or stubborn?

Upping your intake of water consumption can also help (especially if your heels tend to develop thick skin) often suggesting constipation.

Let us know how it goes

 

[veronica w]

Not wishing to get into a "my therapy is better than yours or anything", but hard skin can build up simply as mechanical protection.
eg - slingbacks or open-back sandals will, over time = hard skin on the heels.
Hard skin on the big toe can be the result of pinching footwear, feet rolling in, or walking a lot.

Don't get me started on evolution!

With respect,

David

 

[Blakshmipathy]

Hi Davidmh,

I think we all realise that hard skin can build up due to friction from shoes etc

I was answering the question from a Reflexologist's point of view because I think that is the angle that Fleur was interested in.

 

[Clairelu]

Just to point out, as I think I mentioned earlier, I have been trying very hard to look after my feet without success, so I didn't find it easy at all , not until I found the "wonder" gadget



Yes indeed, as the feet are a microchosm of the whole?? I dont have Chris Stormers book you mentioned gaiaholistix, but I do have Beryl Cranes...I might see what I can find in that.

I just find in particularly pertinant that I have been unable to clear the Dead, protective element from my feet previously, and now found the means to do so. Having been on qute a journey the past few weeks, with the help of the flower remedies, and some emotional healing which has been bubbling over.....beyond co-incidence to me .

How precious our feet are , and we can take them for granted so easily. I quite love mine, without them I could not walk, feel grounded, or stay upright when I choose...

 

[gpegyuuaiiliguepm]

hiya

i too get really hard skin on my feet, it can get soooo uncomfortable, when they get really bad nothing helps except a blade...ouch
I was told that it is an indication of the onset of diabetes, be interesting to hear anyones views.

lilyflower x