Let’s be honest: Unless you’re getting a pedicure, most of us probably don’t pay much attention to our feet. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Turns out, we should be paying a lot more attention to the appendage that connects us to the ground – they can tell us much we need to know about our health. According to experts, subtle signs in our feet may indicate more serious health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. It is important that we understand the incredible connection between our feet and our health, so that we can accurately pick up on when they are sending us signals that something is wrong.
The Connection Between Our Feet and Our Health
That’s right – our feet can tell us more than just when we’ve walked too far in the wrong shoes. They can tell us if we are at risk for some pretty serious health problems. Noel Wicks, a pharmacist and advisor to Excilor, spoke to The Express UK about this very connection. She highlighted the significance of monitoring foot health as it can be an indicator of various health issues, from the muscles in our feet all the way to our toenails.
“We need to keep an eye on our foot health, including our toenails, because it can impact on our overall health and be a sign of [serious] health issues.” She explained.
The things is, we often take our feet for granted. Many people even openly discuss their dislike of feet. In reality, our feet are incredibly intricate parts of our bodies. They housing 26 bones, 30 joints, and over 100 muscles alongside a network of blood vessels. They allow us to walk and move around with relative ease. As mentioned already, they can also send us warning signs that something is going wrong with our health. One of these conditions that your feet might be trying to warn you about is heart disease.