We often tend to focus on self-care for our face, hair, and body, but we often forget about our feet. However, our feet carry us all day long, and we should take care of them too. One of the best ways to show your feet some love is by taking a foot soak. Soaking your feet in warm water is very relaxing and can have several health benefits. It can help relieve muscle tension and reduce inflammation, making it an excellent way to pamper yourself.

 

If you want to make your foot soak more enjoyable, consider adding Verdant Alchemy bath salts to it. They contain several minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sodium that can help soothe sore muscles, reduce swelling, and provide much-needed relaxation. Choose a bath salt that matches your mood or pain point, such as uplifting Breathe In or Sleepy Deep Drift. Our salts are high in magnesium because we use the highest quality and most potent magnesium chloride/ flakes and Dead Sea salts in our formula, this is important because of how vital magnesium is for general health and well-being. It has the ability to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and ease muscle tension. When you soak your feet in warm water mixed with magnesium salts, the magnesium and sulfur ions can help relax your muscles and stimulate the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Additionally, the warm water can dilate your blood vessels and increase blood flow to your feet, which can help nourish your tissues and speed up the healing process.

 

Once your foot soak is ready, immerse your feet in the water and let them soak for 10-15 minutes. Use this time to unwind and relax. After the soak, dry your feet and apply a moisturiser or oil to lock in the hydration. You can make the most of your foot soak time by massaging or doing some light reflexology on your feet. Foot massage is an excellent way to relieve stress and tension in the feet and lower legs. Start with applying light pressure to the soles of your feet and gradually increase the pressure as you work your way up to the toes. Reflexology is a massage that focuses on specific points on the feet that correspond to different parts of the body, and it can help improve circulation, reduce tension, and promote relaxation.

 

Coming from a Chinese background, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is something close to my heart that has a lot of value in self-care. Gua sha is popular traditional Chinese healing technique that I do practice and it can also be beneficial for your feet. It involves scraping the skin with a smooth, flat tool to promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. You can use a gua sha tool, such as a flat stone or ceramic plate, to gently scrape your feet. Apply gentle pressure and slowly scrape the tool along your foot, moving from the heel to the toes. Spend more time on the areas that feel particularly tight or tender. Be careful not to apply too much pressure, and if you feel any sharp pain or discomfort, stop using the gua sha tool and seek medical attention if needed. After your gua sha session, you may notice that your feet feel more relaxed and energised.

 

To sum up, combining a foot soak with a foot massage, reflexology, or gua sha can be an excellent way to show your feet some love and enjoy some much-needed relaxation.