Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 Foot Care Relaxing Foot Baths---------------------------- For tired feet and aching leg muscles, particularly after vigorous exercise or jogging, soak your feet for 10 minutes in a herbal footbath before rinsing them in cold water. Adding sea salt or Epsom Salts to the water is also helpful. 10 fl oz (280 ml) strong infusion of one of the following: lavenderlime flowersrosemarypeppermint (for peppermint, avoid prolonged use)thymeyarrowmugwort 2 tbsp (30 ml) sea saltOR1 tbsp (15 ml) Epsom Salts Fill a large bowl with very hot water to which you have added the herbal infusion and the sea salt or Epsom salts. After soaking you feet, finish with a foot rub (follows); alternatively with a relaxing oil. Soothing Foot Rub-------------------------- As a final restorative for tired feet, massage with this lotion after soaking in a foot bath. Alum hardens the skin, helping to prevent blisters; the oils feed dry patches that tend to crack; and the lavender soothes aching muscles. Dip a piece of rough toweling into the lotion and rub into the feet, giving special attention to the insteps, arches, and ankles. 3 tbsp (45 ml) sunflower oil1/2 tbsp (7.5 ml) cider vinegar1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) oil of lavender1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) alum powder Put all the ingredients into a jam jar and stand the jar in a pan of hot water. Heat gently and stir. Allow it to cool, then screw on the lid and shake thoroughly. Remove the lid until completely cold. Shake again before use. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."-- Mahatma Gandhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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