Because of the modern way of life, we have all began experiencing many health problems. Since our feet are constantly under pressure due to our body weight, they are the most affected body part.
Wearing uncomfortable shoes such as high heels, make the situation more serious, and there are a lot of women who are in a bad mood as well as really tired just because of wearing them.
So, as a result, we may get fungal infections, varicose veins, and cracked heels. Thankfully, there is a natural way in which we can treat our feet. Having a hard day at work deserves a natural treatment.
You can enjoy a warm and nice foot soak that will help you get rid of the bad odor, kill bacteria and fungi, and calm your feet. In this article, we present you a foot soak that contains Epsom salt as well as olive oil.
It is the best way to ease the pain and to avoid feet issues. Also, thanks to the salt, your iodine levels will increase, and you will get toned feet.
Prepare the Feet Soak
In order to prepare you relaxing feet soak, you will need the following ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Epsom salt
- Mint tea
- Peppermint essential oil
- Hot water
How to make it?
Take a bowl and fill it with hot water. Take all of the ingredients and add them to the bowl. There, your foot soak is ready and easy, right? So, all you need to do is soak your feet for fifteen minutes. And, use water to cleanse them.
Also, you can use a pumice stone to eliminate the dead skin cells.
What Are the Benefits?
DetoxificationWith the help of feet baths, you can remove the toxins from your body and support overall health.
Decrease Stress
One of the most effective ways in which you can decrease stress is using Epsom salt. This type of salt contains a lot of magnesium that is excellent for your health and in reducing stress.
Relaxation
Reflexology is a very old alternative medicine approach. With this approach, you can treat many health problems and conditions just by stimulating specific points on your feet.
This is so because there are numerous nerves on the feet, so you can target them through feet baths.
Extra Recipe
Many of us have problems with sore and swollen feet. However, that can be solved in a natural way with another homemade foot soak. Here are the ingredients you need:
- Baking soda – two cups
- Epsom salt – one cup
- Peppermint essential oil – twenty-five droplets
How to prepare this foot soak?
First, take a big jar or bowl. Add the ingredients, stir them well in order to combine them. Then, put them in an airtight container. So, when you need to soak your feet, take a plastic dish or a foot bath, and fill it with hot water.
Then, add a quarter of a cup of the mixture you have previously prepared to the water and mix it. There, you have your foot soak. Now, just soak your feet for twenty minutes. After that, wash them and dry them, and use a good moisturizer.
