
Although our feet do a lot of work, they are the least pampered part of our body.
To pamper your feet and keep them strong and flexible,
a daily foot massage of a few minutes will be enough.
In fact, foot massage has been practiced in different cultures for years to promote health and well-being.
Also, it has been a valuable part of complementary and alternative medicine.
Promotes Better Sleep
Foot massage just before going to bed can help you sleep better. A soothing and relaxing
foot massage will help the body unwind, improve blood circulation and relax the nerves.
These in turn will encourage restful sleep.
Improves Blood Circulation
Due to sedentary lifestyles, most of us do not use the muscles of our feet properly.
Also, improper footwear like tight shoes hamper normal circulation in the feet.
You can improve your blood circulation with 10 minutes of daily foot massage.
This in turn will help transport oxygen to the body’s cells, which is essential for overall health.
Needless to say, you also need to opt for proper and comfortable footwear.
Foot massage will also stimulate the lymphatic system and help prevent varicose veins.
Helps You Relax
After a long tiring day, the best way to relax is a soothing and relaxing foot massage,
particularly after a long day of standing and walking around, when our feet tend to swell up.
Also, foot massage gives you energy by releasing any blockages that hold back energy
and relieving symptoms of stress and fatigue.
Fights Depression
Foot massage and reflexology can even help fight depression. According to a 2010 study
published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing, receiving soothing
hand or foot massages after the death of a loved one can help a lot
to deal with the stressful grieving period. Foot massage provides consolation,
helping people to balance the need to grieve and adapt to changes in life.
Relieves Aches and Pains
Foot massage can help treat different types of pains and aches,
such as headaches, migraines, neck pain, lower and upper backaches.
Makes Feet Healthier
One easy way to keep your feet healthy and free from all kinds of foot problems is a regular foot massage.
It helps stimulate the muscles around your feet,
lessens stiffness and even reduces pain in the ankles or the heels.
Alleviates - Edema
Regular foot massage during pregnancy can help reduce the effects of edema, which is swelling in the feet and ankles due to fluid retention. This is very common during pregnancy, especially in the last trimester.
Eases PMS and Menopause Symptoms
Many women suffer from symptoms like feelings of sadness, irritability, insomnia, bloating, fatigue,
headaches and mood swings during premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
These can be treated with daily foot massage. Even symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and depression
can be effectively handled with regular foot massages.
