We use our feet constantly and they absorb a tremendous amount of stress. Taking care of them is essential and relieves stress on the entire body. In Eastern medicine the feet are believed to have points related to each organ. Treat the point on the foot for lungs, for example, and you help balance the lungs. Feet are more important than we realize. Take a detoxifying foot bath to relieve tension, stimulate circulation and promote overall health.
Make it a Routine
Buy a detoxifying foot bath and soak your feet daily. Use oils and herbs such as mint for stimulation, lavender for relaxation, and tea tree oil for cleanliness and to fight infection. If a detoxifying foot bath is not in your budget, save money by using a deep, wide bucket, fill it with warm water and add natural oils or herbs and sea salt. Try natural bath salts from your local health food store. Keep it simple. You don't have to spend a lot of money to relax. Foot therapy is more than 3,000 years old and a bucket, herbs, salt water and oil are sufficient.
Take Your Time
Take time to sit quietly while your feet soak. Turn your phone off and put on some quiet music. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Soak your feet for up to 30 minutes. Pat your feet dry and moisturize your feet after the foot bath with a natural vegetable oil, massage oil or natural lotion. Massage your feet gently and work out any tension. Don't forget to soak your feet in the ocean. The sea contains all the minerals you look for in a good foot bath.
For the Ultimate Experience
Go to your local spa or natural healing center for an ionic foot bath. In 2003 the Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to Peter Agre and Roderick MacKinnon, "whose research became the foundations that inspired the development of ionic principles and detoxification through water channels." The ionic foot bath stimulates the feet's large pores to eliminate toxins promoting physical and mental energy, vitality and overall well-being. Drink plenty of water, relax and enjoy your treatment. The therapist will take care of everything.
Be Disciplined and Take Care
MacKinnon and Agre's research supports Reflexology's claim that our feet are a great source for healing. Train yourself to take care of your body from the inside out. Eat properly, drink plenty of water, exercise and sleep 8 to 10 hours every night. Our society tends to focus more on external beauty, neglecting the need for regular nurturing and care. Be disciplined and make your feet a priority.
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