How to Massage Your
Foot
Part 1: Supplies
To massage
your foot, there are no special
supplies needed, however there are some supplies to make it expecially
nice. Find out how to give yourself a wonderful foot massage.
"Aahhh,
that feels Great"
Foot
massage. It feels so good.
Our feet are often forgotten.
We do carry a lot of stress in our feet, but really, few of us would
notice. Yet when we get a foot massage, it feels so good that
it can relax our whole body.
Supplies to Massage Your Feet
When you give yourself a foot massage, you don't need any special
supplies at all.
However, many people like to use a massage oil
because they can stroke their skin without pulling. If you
like oil, try a pure vegetable oil like sweet almond
or jojoba. Even olive oil
will do in a pinch. Add a few drops of essential oils--try lavender
or geranium--to make it especially nice.
Be sure to rub all of it in so you don't slip.
An alternative to oil is lotion. As a lubricant for massage,
lotions are perfectly fine. However, I encourage you to read
the label. You will probably be surprised at the chemical
list! Pre-made lotions and oils often smelll nice and have a
nice consistency, but it is at a cost to your health. If you
love your lotion, use it. If you can make a change, change to
something more pure and natural.
Some people do not like to have their feet "slimed up" with
oil. If you still would like something to smooth over your
skin, try corn starch or cornmeal.
Corn starch feels soft and slick. Corn meal gives a little
extra zing from the coarseness, like walking on a sandy
beach. An added bonus is that it exfoliates as well. Either
is a good alternative to oil.
To use cornmeal in a foot massage, place a towel on the floor to
collect the mess. Find some container which is roughly foot
sized. Pour some cornmeal in and start massaging.
For added pleasure, heat the cornmeal in the oven before
using. And for even more luxury, put a couple of drops of
essential oils in the corn meal and mix.
To use cornstarch, put the cornstarch in a shaker and shake!
Finally, sometimes it is nice to special massage toys to pamper your
feet. One of the simplest is a tennis ball. You can
stand on it and roll it around. Don't forget to focus on the
arches.
The next step is the fun part. Move on to "Part
2: Techniques
to Massage Your Foot" to find out some nice spots that have
you sighing
"Ahhh" after a hard day.
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