Homes remedies for Cracked Heel : • Cracked heel is the result of neglect and lack of moisturizing of the heels. • The heels develop deep cuts which may become painful. Symptoms to look for : • Red or flaky patches on the heels are the first signs. • Cracks on skin which may bleed. Causes : • Feet expand sideways due to excessive pressure. Cracks may develop due to: o Dry skin o Zinc and omega-3 fatty acid deficiency Home tips to treat cracked heels : - For treating cracked heels, apply a mixture of candle wax and mustard oil and leave it on overnight to see the difference. - Cracked heel is a common problem. Sesame oil works wonders. Apply it on your cracked heels before going to bed and you will fall in love with your feet the very next day. - Applying pulp of ripe banana on the affected area helps a lot in fast healing. Natural home remedy using bananas : 1. Crush ripe bananas to make paste 2. Apply this paste on the cracks 3. Leave it for 10 min 4. Wash off with water 5. Do this every day Natural home remedy using margosa leaves and turmeric powder : 1. Crush a handful of margosa leaves to make paste 2. Add 3 tsp turmeric powder 3. Mix well 4. Apply the paste on cracks 5. Leave it for 30 min 6. Wash off with water 7. Dry with a soft cloth 8. Do this twice everyday Natural home remedy using lemon : 1. Cut a lemon into half 2. Rub the lemon on your feet 3. Squeeze the lemon and apply the juice while rubbing 4. Continue rubbing for 5 min 5. Lightly scrub feet with a loofah or soft brush 6. Wash feet with water 7. Lemon juice is mildly acidic and helps remove dead skin cells. Tips : • Avoid wearing sandals with open backs as these facilitate sideways expansion of feet causing cracks. • Do not stand barefoot in damp areas for long time as this can make the skin dry.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:01:00 +0000
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