One
area of the body that gets a lot of abuse, but oftentimes
not enough attention is our feet. They take on a lot of
stress during the day with commutes, uncomfortable shoes,
and standing in long lines. There are many easy, natural
treatments for common problems with the feet that can help
alleviate symptoms fast. Even a soak of simple warm water
and Epsom salts will help sooth and relax tired feet. For
a special pampering session, treat the most neglected part
of your anatomy with one of these easy remedies tonight!
Soothing Foot
Bath
Mix 1/8
teaspoon of menthol crystals, 4 tablespoons of powdered
alum, 8 tablespoons of boric acid, and 10 tablespoons of
magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts). Use a teaspoon of this
mixture in a gallon of hot water for a powerful and
relaxing foot soak.
Hemlock Foot Refresher
The
Hemlock Spruce is a North American evergreen tree whose
bark is known to have medicinal properties. Putting
powdered bark of Hemlock in your shoes can help to soothe
tender feet, and can combat sweaty feet and foot odor.
Pumice & Cornmeal Foot Scrub
Cornmeal is a mild abrasive which effectively exfoliates
rough, dry skin with the aid of a pumice stone. Mix ½ cup
of dry cornmeal with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. Spread
on feet and rub skin with a pumice stone, concentrating on
the most callused areas of your feet. Rinse with water and
pat dry. This treatment will leave your feet feeling
smooth.
Walnut Foot Treatment
Bath
Use
this decoction to treat sweaty feet. Boil
1 pound
of dried English Walnut leaves in
1.5
quarts of water for 45 minutes. Use
1/3 to ½ of the mixture in a gallon of hot water. Soak
feet.
Deodorant Green Clay Foot Mask
Green
clay gently exfoliates while pulling impurities from the
skin and restoring mineral content. Green clay is full of
silica and magnesium, which are highly absorbent and make
it s great foot deodorant.
Mix ½
cup of powdered green clay with ½ cup of water. Prepare a
thick paste with the clay and the water. Coat feet with
the paste and allow time to dry. Rinse off with warm,
soapy water, and pat dry. Moisturize if necessary.
Willow
Foot
Treatment
Bath
Use
this decoction to treat sweaty feet. Boil
1 pound
of dried White Willow bark in
1.5
quarts of water for 45 minutes. Use
1/3 to ½ of the mixture in a gallon of hot water. Soak
feet.
