Legs suffer from stress that causes problems such as swelling, chilling and cracked heels. The stress includes tight shoes, high heels and some types of work that keep you sitting or standing all day long. Try the reflex point massage, stretching or foot bathing methods to solve your problems of feet and realize healthy beauty.
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stretching
- Bend toes towards the body and then bend away.
- Turn toes one by one and then pull each toe.
massaging
- Massage entire sole gently from tip of toes to heel using thumb.
- Place balled fist on arch and massage by rotating wrist up and down.
Stimulate pressure points by pressing with thumb
- Stimulate reflex points by pressing with thumbs. Use fist for broader area.
- Lastly, apply pressure on Yusen and Sokushin slowly.
Yusen ... Stimulates juices.
Sokushin ... Stimulates heart function.
Stimulating reflex point
Stimulate reflex points by pressing with thumbs. Use fist for broader area.
It relaxes you by warming the entire body and releasing tense of muscles. It is also effective for easing fatigue.
- Pour slightly hot water with about 40 to 42 degree in a washing bowl or bucket and put both feet into it. The amount of water should cover the ankle at least and ideally come up to the calves.
- Soak the feet for about 15 to 20 minuets until the feet turn slightly pinkish. If the water temperature decreases, add more lukewarm water.
- Be sure to dry your feet thoroughly after foot bathing so the warmed feet do not become cold again.
Do the following exercise during any short period that you are free, such as when you get up, before you go to bed, or during a short break at work.
- Clenching and opening exercise
Clench and stretch your toes. - Rotating exercise
Slowly rotate the ankles in large motions. - Stretch the Achilles tendon
Stretch the heels.
