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Foot Health: Soothing Tired Tootsies!

Holidays are the time when your tootsies can get the blues. Shopping, parties, lots of standing, dancing and walking make for fretful feet! Listed below are some ideas to give your feet the rest and relaxation they deserve after a long day. Also, check out the Foot Facts for interesting information about feet!

At the end of a day or a period of standing around, your feet can feel sore and tired. Most foot pain results from your muscles becoming imbalanced. Here are some suggestions to relieve your tired feet:

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