Relief for Achy Feet and Legs

At the end of a long day, most people ease out of their shoes and put their feet up. Their shoes feel tighter than when they put them on in the morning. Their feet are sweaty and hot. They want relief for achy feet and legs. The culprit in all this discomfort is gravity. Even when someone sits most of the day, blood and other fluids pool in the feet and ankles, making feet and lower legs swell, Standing or walking most of the day increases this effect, which is why podiatrists recommend trying on and buying shoes late in the afternoon, when feet have had a chance to swell. There are some professions and some activities that aggravate this normal swelling. Teachers, retail salespeople, traffic police, nurses, assembly-line workers, and post office employees who walk a View the rest of this article