Thursday 6 August 2015

Amazing Health Benefits of Foot Massage

Foot massage is a way of pampering your foot which makes them strong as well as flexible. To promote well being and health benefits, foot massage should be practiced and it is being practiced since ages. It even acts as an alternative medicine for various health issues such as swelling, pains etc. There are several foot massage techniques that can give your several health benefits and when it is combined with acupressure or reflexology improves your energy as well as general health benefits by acting on particular acupressure points.

While you are soothing your aching feet with a massage, you are also helping to improve circulation. Research has shown that massaging your feet for 10 minutes a day can dramatically improve blood flow to your lower extremities. Not only is this especially important for people with diabetes, but it can also help to improve the appearance of varicose veins. You also get the health benefit of improved heart health benefits with better circulation. Regular foot massages can also help to lower high blood pressure that is often caused by stress and tension.        
                     
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 the 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.

Better Sleep

Foot massage before going to bed every night is very beneficial in promoting the quality of your sleep. The massaging action on the foot helps in relaxing the nerves which in turn relaxes you. It is advisable to use olive oil or coconut oil for foot massage and also remember to press the large plantar of your toe to get the benefit.

Blood Circulation

People are suffering from various types of diseases due to improper blood circulation. Applying foot massage as well as reflexology will help to improve health overall blood circulation in the body. It will thus help to carry more amount of oxygen to other parts of the body.

Depression

Depression is a very deadly kind of problem that affects the entire body. Proper kind of foot massage and some reflexology will help to get recover from depression. Various kinds of depression related issues are cleared by proper massage of feet. Make sure to provide some proper massage to the feet. 

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