Health Tips || As a Celestian this is how you can avoid and eradicate cracked heels on your feet.

Walking barefooted while in our flowing white garment (sutana) is our custom but this act could cause one to have cracked heels.

According to online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, cracked heel is a common health problem and it may cause infections. It is caused by dryness of the foot skin, and accumulation of dead skin. Over time it may cause pain and irritations.

An online medical report attributed high blood sugar and poor circulation of blood resulting from diabetes as common cause of dry skin.

As celestians one of the best way to avoid cracked heel is to thoroughly wash one’s feet immediately one return home from any church event. Also it is necessary that you scrub your feet daily while having bath with sponges.

However, if you already have cracked heels, you can eradicate them by soaking your feet in warm soapy water for 10 minutes daily. Afterwards, you can remove the surface of the cracked skin by scrubbing them with black stone.

Afterwards, you may apply apply honey, as it works as a natural remedy for cracked heels. You can may use of it as a foot mask overnight.

An online medical report advised that use of heel balms is also recommended in the treatment of cracked heels. These balms contain ingredients to moisturize, soften, and exfoliate dead skin.

As celestians we need to have the best of feet, as cracked heel may portray us in bad light in public places. Let keep our feet healthy.