Your feet undergo a
lot of wear and tear during the holidays. You have to stretch them, bend them,
jump and turn on them, at times for hours. And after a long dance night, those
feet end up a little stinky, too. Make sure you take good care by using these
tips. After all, you need them in their best shape this holiday season!
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Epsom salts and Warm Water Soak
After a tiring day,
soothe your feet with a soak in the warm water. Add a
bit of Epsom salt to reduce any inflammation. Epsom salts tend to neutralize
foot odor, smooth skin, and ease muscle cramps. Try using salts induced with
lavender for aromatherapy.
Essential Oil Spray
It is a good idea
to give your feet some mist by using the essential oil spray. There are
numerous health and body stores that keep this spray, or you can also purchase essential
oils to create a spray on your own. A mix of tea tree oil and peppermint diluted
with water can work wonders to perk up those aching feet. You can also try a
mix of lavender and water for a more calming experience.
Self-Massage
It is always a good
idea to treat yourself to a foot massage done by a professional, but if you are
tight on funds, you can always do a massage yourself! Here are a few steps:
1. While comfortably sitting
on the floor, cross your ankle over your opposite knee so that you can reach
your foot easily with both hands.
2. Start from the
foot’s ball, kneading your thumbs in slow circles away from one other.
3. Keep working on the
entire foot like this
4. Give your Achilles
tendon and heel a soft rub with the thumb.
Taking
your legs up the wall
After a long night socializing, take a few moments
when you reach home to elevate your feet. This is a good practice for enhancing
blood circulation and decreasing inflammation in painful feet, and it also reduces
your blood pressure. Lay next to a wall on the floor and extend your legs above
you so that your heels are resting against the wall. For extra comfort, you can
take soft padding under your pelvis.
Ice
Bath
A short ice bath is another way through which
you can recover. By making use of a small portable tub that contains cool water
and some ice cubes, insert one foot in the bath for approximately five minutes
before you switch to the other foot.
While it’s always tempting to attend every
single party, it is best to take a rest every now and then to relax your tired
feet. Listen to music, watch a Christmas movie, and bring in you’re a game at the
best party!
