Let’s be honest: unless we get a pedicure, most of us don’t pay much attention to our feet. Out of sight, out of mind. However, it turns out that the parts of the body that help us maintain our balance can reveal much more than we think. Health experts say that small, often overlooked changes in our feet can be early warning signs of serious illnesses like heart disease or diabetes. Understanding the close connection between foot health and overall well-being can help us recognize early warning signs and know when our body is trying to tell us something is wrong.
The Connection Between Our Feet and Our Health
Yes, indeed! Our feet don’t just signal muscle pain or uncomfortable shoes. They can also alert us to the potential risk of serious illnesses. Noel Wicks, pharmacist and consultant at Excilor, discussed this important connection in an interview with The Express UK. She emphasized that taking care of your feet is incredibly important because the changes that affect them—from muscle and blood circulation to nail health—can reflect a wide range of underlying health issues.
“It’s important to take care of your feet, especially your toenails, because it can impact your overall health and reveal serious health problems,” she explained.
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