WaterFilter.com

Foot Discomfort: Using Water to Bring New Life to Your Feet

Water to Help Your Feet Feel Better

We all have those days when our feet are aching. It may be that we've been walking all day. Or it might be that your shoes are too tight. Or it's been hot, and you've been in the heat.

But whatever the reason, sometimes your feet need a rest. And water can help bring new life into your tired feet.

Our feet need some breathing space. Literally. Many people wear shoes all of the time, and some of them even wear something on their feet when they're sleeping. As much as possible, give your feet time without shoes. Or socks. Or anything, for that matter.

I'm not suggesting that you walk outdoors with bare feet. But when you get home, and know you're finished for the day, get rid of your shoes and socks, and let your feet rest. You will be astonished at the feeling of almost instant relief you will feel.

But to give your feet an added boost, use the healing power of water. Fill a pan (one big enough to hold both of your feet) with water. This time, the water should be slightly warmer than lukewarm, but not hot. If you have a thermometer, 120 degrees would be good. But you don't really need a thermometer. Instead, use the test millions of mother (and some fathers, too) have used to test a baby's food: feel it against your wrist. The skin on your wrist is sensitive, and will give you a good indication of whether the water will be uncomfortable on your feet.

In the water, dissolve a handful of plain baking soda. Now, get a towel (to wrap your feet in when you're done) and a good book (or the TV remote control!) and you're all set. Soak your feet for 20 or 30 minutes.

The results are amazing. In the first place, the soak will relieve tension and stress from the abuse your feet have endured all day. But the soak will also make the skin smooth and silky. It will also help to make your nails look better, and it will soften the skin around your nails. And if you do this for several days in a row, your feet will not only feel better, they will look better: all without expensive or inconvenient chemicals or treatments. And your whole body will feel better in the process.

Jim Huffman, RN specializes in natural and alternative healing therapies. His first book is 'Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career,' and is aimed at helping other nurses find satisfying, dynamic careers. His website is http://www.NetworkForNurses.com and his health blog is at http://www.shababa.blogspot.com

MORE ARTICLES:

Coffee Tables ? They Fill The Void In Front Of Your Couch
Besides places to sit like sofas and chairs what is the most common piece of furniture you will find in a living room? That?s right it?s a coffee table or cocktail table. Usually low and made of wood coffee tables are an essential to living room comfort.

Faster Fat Loss Thats Healthy
I received a telephone call from a lady last week. Her first word was "heeeelp"! She was on a weight loss program and only losing about one half pound per week.

Healthy Weight Loss Is A Key To Reduce Fat!
In your efforts to seek healthy weight loss, you must not lose your health. The weight loss enthusiasts, once they are up to their mission, sometimes jump off the track, and try to achieve the impossible, within the shortest possible time. This is not desirable and many times dangerous.

A Bunn Coffee Maker - Its The Best!
When it comes to brewing coffee for small or large crowds, the Bunn coffee maker is rated one of the best. Consumers will find a Bunn coffee maker not only in homes, but also in convenience stores, offices, hotels, and restaurants and even cruise ships. Bunn is a leading manufacturer of coffee makers in the world, with services to over ninety countries around the globe.

Losing Resolve on New Year's Resolutions? MayoClinic.com Offers Free, Easy Tools to Help with Healthy Eating, Fitness and Weight Loss Goals
How many calories do you have to cut to lose weight? If you exercise more, how many more calories can you consume without gaining weight? And what is a "portion" of food, anyway?

The New Hot Thing: Tankless Water Heaters
With energy costs on the rise, tankless water heaters have become a popular choice for homeowners Tankless water heaters are much more efficient then their traditional tank type water heaters

Spring Cleaning Tips: Clean, Protect & Prolong the Life of Surfaces In & Around the Home
Weiman® Products provides surface care tips that extend the life of stainless steel, leather, granite and wood surfaces in and around the home.

6 Healthy Eating Tips for Active Adults
Adequate Carbs!With the latest low carb trend it can become difficult, to say the least, to figure out what you should be eating especially if you are active! The truth is, when you exercise your muscle burns a type of carbohydrate called glycogen for fuel. To keep these important fuel levels optimal for peak performance, we must eat a diet rich in whole grains, beans, potatoes, and other high-carbohydrate foods.

More Tips on Getting the Best Coffee Maker
It's unbelievable, but when you start your search for a new coffee maker, you will find a huge variety to choose from. The first step in choosing the right one is deciding what type you want.

Love is in the Air...and in the Water Too
Conscious company goes mainstream with positive energy water for the planet!

Clean Solar-Powered iPod Charger Arrives in Time for Summer
A new solar-powered iPod battery charger is ready to add hours and hours of more outdoor playtime to your Apple iPod and iPhone when you need it most.

Study on Pharmaceutical Water Contamination Brings Clean Water Concerns to the Forefront
A recent report from the Associated Press indicating the presence of trace amounts of medication in U.S. drinking water has shaken up many Americans who are concerned about the presence of contaminants of any kind in the water supply. St. Louis environmental organization, The Greenway Network, is encouraging people to get active in the clean water conservation movement by participating in their second annual Race for the Rivers Festival and Missouri River racing event.

Fiber-Why Is It So Important To A Healthy Diet?
What is fiber? Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods. They are usually the walls of the plant cells, skins and seeds. Due to refining of foods much of the fiber has been lost in our diets causing digestive problems and overall poor health.

Weight Loss and Water: The Unknown Secret
Weight Loss and Water: A Way to Make Your Body Shed Pounds Fast and Keep Them Off!Almost everyone reading this -- even the skinniest -- think they should lose weight. And Americans are almost obsessed with weight loss.