Your high school chemistry class undoubtedly performed experiments which demonstrated what magical things happen in a dark, warm, moist environment. Sometimes good things, sometimes bad things. When it comes to your feet, however, nothing good happens inside the dark, warm, moist environment of your footwear.

What to do? Good news: The most effective weapon against this unavoidable dark, warm, moist environment where feet live is good hygiene. And to help attain better foot hygiene, here are products that help to create and maintain a healthier environment for proper foot care.

In their research to find effective products, Dr. Snyder and Dr. Stuart were particularly drawn to a St. Louis-based company, Walk Healthy(r), a division of Dr. Brooks Innovations, LLC, was founded by Dr. Jeffrey Brooks, one of the foremost podiatrists in the United States for the past 33 years. He continues to revolutionize the field of orthotic insoles.

What they liked about the Walk Healthy(r) line of products were (1) their easy-to-use hygiene solutions designed to treat existing foot ailments prevent the recurrence of podiatric conditions and (2) at an over-the-counter cost, and (3) that many of these products work both to treat the problem AND to prevent it from reoccurring.

Everyone should use a spray for their shoes, a spray for their bath and shower, and another keep their feet dry. Remember that the regular use of Walk Healthy(r) Hygiene products can radically reduce the presence of bacteria, mold, yeast, virus and fungus.