If you are on your feet all day or sat in the drivers seat then there is a good chance that by the time you get home your feet and ankles are uncomfortable and swollen. With the following information you can make it possible to pamper yourself in style with your very own DIY Spa. You can soothe your feet by using the following methods. Apply 2 drops each of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Cypress essential oils diluted in 1 T. of fractionated coconut oil. Massage into feet, ankles and calves upwards towards the heart. If you can get someone to do it for you then mores the better. Lemongrass is great for joint support, high cholesterol, water retention and more. Some of the benefits of Grapefruit is depression, additions, jet lag, fatigue and cleansing. With Cypress it can help with the menopause, menstrual pains and varicose veins to name a few.
DIY Spa – All you need are approximately 12 smooth stones. You can find them at your local nursery or Walmart has them in the craft and candle section. If you are lucky enough to live by a shallow stream you may find some there.
A large, shallow bowl, make sure it is big enough for both the stones and your feet.
Warm water and 2 drops each of Lavender and Cypress (flower petals optional, but nice!)
Now sit in a comfortable chair and roll the soles of your feet slowly over the pebbles for a few minutes. Heaven!
A large, shallow bowl, make sure it is big enough for both the stones and your feet.
Warm water and 2 drops each of Lavender and Cypress (flower petals optional, but nice!)
Now sit in a comfortable chair and roll the soles of your feet slowly over the pebbles for a few minutes. Heaven!
The benefits of the stones on the soles of your feet are tremendous. When you look at the science of Reflexology and the simple remedy such as the stone foot massage. Not only does it relieve swelling but it also provides many more benefits to other areas of your body. Take a look at the chart below.
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