Embrace bare feet this Valentines Day
Many celebrities have been known to embrace bare feet.
Recently at a Fashion Week presentation, a bare-footed Katie Holmes urged fashion editors to take their shoes off, saying that her own feet hurt. The initial response in the fashion world is one of outrage and disgust* but we salute her for giving her feet a deserved rest.
The soles of your feet are the most conductive areas on the surface of the human body therefore walking bare foot is the cheapest and easiest ways to help ground yourself.
Why not take a walk through the park or on a sandy beach to help connect with the earth this Valentine's Day. If like most of us this seems like a bit of an odd thing to do in public, why not try it out in the privacy of your own home?
Tip: Walking around on your garden lawn with your toes between the grass will help make you feel energised and in the colder winter months simply walking on your wooden flooring will help you feel more connected to the earth.
At night before bed apply Medipod Foot Repair Cream to your feet. It is a 2-minute a day foot spa in a tube.
Exercise is good for the mind and feet
Some exercise can be more beneficial if it’s done barefoot such as yoga, Pilates and dancing, which can all be done in the comfort of your own home. When you get in from work kick off your shoes and relax with some yoga or Pilates. Doing these kinds of exercise barefoot helps you relax and will make your feet feel unrestricted.
People often neglect the most important part of their body, their feet.
The
constant pressure they are under, carrying your whole body weight for up to
10,000 steps a day!
Here is some advice on how to learn to love your feet and keep them happy. #HealthyFeetHappyFeet
Natural foot care
remedies
The state of your feet is known to affect your whole body
so it’s important to show our feet a bit of love and attention. Pedicures,
scrubs and moisturising regularly will ensure your feet get the attention they
deserve. You will not only feel relaxed but your feet will look great too!
Tip: To save money make a
homemade scrub by mixing sea salt and olive oil and add a few drops of
essential oil for an extra touch. Peppermint will cool down hot, aching
feet; rosemary oil will help to warm cold feet and aid
circulation.
But if you want a quick fix: Buy Medipod Foot Repair Cream, it is a 2-minute a day foot spa in a tube. It has tea-tree oil which has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and will help to treat any
nasty fungal infections.
DIY ReflexologyThe art of reflexology is to help alleviate various ailments
through massaging the feet. Research shows that there is a direct correlation
with bad foot care and problems such as back ache and knee problems and found
that 80% of women in Britain have suffered from foot problems due to
ill-advised footwear.
Therefore it is important to take note of changes in our
feet as this could indicate problems elsewhere. Holistic Masseuse, Carolina
Laugh has given us some great tips on how to look after your feet through
reflexology.
- Moisturise
plenty- this will help calluses, broken heels and dry skin. Medipod foot repair cream works
really well as well as normal foot cream.
- Massage
with your thumbs applying a firm pressure, while using Medipod foot repair cream as it warms the
bones from the inside and refreshes the feet.
- Rolling
your feet over a tennis ball or an unopened can on the floor is an easy and
effective way to massage your feet at home.
- Concentrate
on your big toe for respite related to you head.
- Did you
know that toes are related to sinus? So if you are suffering take time on each
toe for sinus relief.
- Many of
us suffer with aches and pains in our back so focus on the arch of your foot
for soothing this area.
- Your left
foot is linked to your liver; right foot to your heart and the ball of your
foot is aligned with your lungs, so again focus on the relevant one dependent
on your body’s needs.
- If you
have been having troubles with your digestive system pay most attention to the
middle area of your foot as this is associated with digestion.
