How your feet reveal the secrets of your character

Foot reading has been practised in China and India for more than 5,000 years. It stems from the belief that the feet act as a mirror to the rest of the body. Any lumps, calluses or pain in the feet are indicative of problems elsewhere. The arches, for example, are linked to the spine, so a fallen arch will often indicate a back problem. What’s more, it is believed the mind and body are inextricably linked — so physical ailments can be a product of personality. For example, people with fallen arches might have tried to have too much ‘backbone’; their strong, independent spirit (normally indicated by a high arch) may have caused them to take on too much.
 But is there really any truth in this?