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Feet
are hardest working parts of the body, but we rarely make time
to give them the attention they need. A weekly pampering
pedicure and massage is the answer and will leave feet feeling
refreshed and ready for action.
Soak feet in a bowl of water for about ten minutes. Add two to
three drops of essential oil of lavender for an even more
relaxing effect.
Dry the feet. Clip the toe-nails across and file smooth.
Rub feet with an exfoliating body scrub, paying particular
attention to any rough skin that may have formed on the heels
and the balls of the feet. Wash off all traces of exfoliator
and dry the feet thoroughly.
Support the foot with one hand by placing your thumb on the
sole and your fingers on the top. Use the other hand to
massage a cooling foot lotion or an overall body moisturizer
into the foot. Start at the base of each toe and work down the
foot making small circular movements with your thumb and
forefinger.
Work the lotion between the toes and massage each toe by
gently rolling it between your fingers. This helps to
stimulate the circulation and pressure points. Repeat steps 4
and 5 on the other foot.
Lie down for about five minutes with your feet above the head,
either resting a pillow or against a wall. This relieves
tension in the feet and legs and can help aching veins. |
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