Feet Hot - California Beach
The Science and Safety of "California Beach Feet": Why the Sand Gets So Hot
The sizzle was almost audible. The freezing Pacific water swirled around his ankles, extinguishing the fire. Leo let out a long, shaky breath, leaning forward with his hands on his knees. california beach feet hot
While common, running increases the force of contact, potentially pushing your feet deeper into the hotter subsurface layers. Footwear Physics: The Science and Safety of "California Beach Feet":
- Cold Water Immersion: Keep your feet in the Pacific Ocean for 10-15 minutes. The cold water (usually 55-65°F) stops the cooking process.
- Do Not Ice Directly: Do not stick your feet in a bucket of ice. That causes ice burns. Use cool, not freezing, water.
- Aloe Vera: The beach shops sell it for a reason. Apply cold aloe liberally.
- The Shoe Dilemma: If you have blisters, do not put on tight shoes. Wear loose flip-flops or go barefoot on cool grass only.
- See a Doctor if: You see blackened skin, large blisters over an inch wide, or if you feel numbness (that indicates nerve damage).
