"I
ain't saying it's right. But you're saying a foot massage don't mean nothing,
and I'm saying it does. Now look, I've given a million ladies a million foot massages,
and they all meant something."
-
John Travolta, Pulp Fiction
Don't
neglect your feet.
Many
jobs require us to stand for long periods of time and this can lead to pain in
the feet. Wear comfortable shoes, and try to maintain good posture: hold your
shoulders back and your back straight. You'll be surprised at the relief your
feet feel at the end of the day.
If
you experience chronic foot pain, try making little circles with your feet during
the day, as if you're making a circle in the sand. Sit when you're able to sit,
and stretch your feet forward and backwards.
Install
footpads in your shoes which will mold to the natural contours of your feet. Footpads
are insole cushions which massage the pressure points of the foot when walking.
Now
let's talk about a little recipe for aromatherapy foot massage oil.
If
your feet are particularly sore after a long day, you can make an herbal Epsom
salt bath for relief. A terrific blend can be made by adding 4 drops of peppermint
oil and 4 drops of eucalyptus oil to 1/2 cup of Epsom salts. Mix well and add
to a foot tub of hot water.
Don't
forget to breathe in that aromatherapy massage oil as that's half the treatment!
And
if your skin is sensitive to natural oils, decrease the blend to two drops each.
Foot
blisters, corns, and ingrown toenails all cause significant pain and can really
hurt during the work day. So research what kind of shoes you need for your job
and nourish your feet when you get home if they're hurting.
Athletes
foot is just another condition that can crop up from abused feet. Aromatherapy
offers many benefits to sufferers of athletes foot.
Also,
with a dab of Tea Tree oil, you can treat athletes foot by applying the
oil directly to your foot with a cotton ball. Or you can make a soothing foot
bath by adding 20 drops of Tea Tree oil or Geranium oil to a bowl of hot water.
Soak your feet for at least 25 minutes and then massage this aromatherapy oil
into your foot.
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