Stress and anxiety can negatively affect our physical and mental health. Being able to take a few moments for yourself and for your well-being is a real cure-all that can improve the quality of life. You should never give up on your health and some peace of mind, and a few minutes may be enough to pamper yourself.
In addition to beauty masks, manicures and relaxing baths, there are several other simple actions that we can do directly in our home. One of these concerns a part of our body that is often forgotten or in any case overshadowed: the feet. So here’s how to take care of your feet with this old trick.
What is a foot bath and its benefits
The foot bath it is a rather simple activity with ancient roots. It is a very varied practice, with water that can be cold or hot or even alternate the various temperatures. Even substances and oils dissolved in water can lead to different benefits.
In general, the benefits of the foot bath are really many. It can help deflate feet, ankles and legs, relax muscles, improve circulation and relieve pain. Not only physical but also mental wellbeing: the circulatory improvement also helps stabilize the breath and can calm anxiety.
Taking care of your feet with this old trick
To enjoy these benefits, therefore, you need a rather large basin that fully accommodates feet and ankles, and of course hot water. The foot bath takes about 10-15 minutes of time and the addition of some other substance that we all have at home. A handful of coarse salt is perfect for stimulating and deflating our lower limbs. Adding a generous spoonful of baking soda is also important: it softens the skin and refreshes it. If we have them we can also add some essential oils, the usefulness of which varies depending on their specific properties.
After the foot bath, we can continue to take care of our feet. In fact, our skin will be much softer and this is the perfect time to act on calluses and dry skin with a pumice stone. Even giving us a small massage of a few minutes on the soles of the feet can help to further increase the feeling of well-being.
