Weakness, tiredness and a feeling of intense weariness are common symptoms when the body is infested with toxins. Resulting from an unhealthy lifestyle or constant exposure to impurities in the environment, these can easily affect our mood and turn the most comfortable tasks into real challenges because of the fatigue they bring. And if we told you that to solve these problems, this foot bath could do the trick?
At the end of the day, we are often subject to mood lability resulting from an accumulation of stress or fatigue. Unfortunately, these consequences do not force us to act to relieve ourselves. Indeed, many of us give up on this lethargic state that punctuates a day of hard work, causing the accumulation of a malaise that could easily be avoided. In this article, we offer a foot bath that detoxifies the whole body by offering a small session of cocooning to your sore feet.
Here's how to prepare it:
Ingredients
- The juice of a lemon
- 2 to 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mint tea
- 1 large basin of hot water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- Epsom salt
Preparation
Mix all your ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl of hot water and soak your feet for 15 minutes to 20 minutes. Remember that for a topical application, peppermint essential oil like all essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil before being applied directly to the skin.
Once your bath is done, gently scrub your feet with a pumice stone to remove dead skin. Once the scrub is complete, you can go to a deep massage with olive oil (or argan oil if you prefer) to soften your skin and moisturize deeply. A great way to take care of your feet every day!
Benefits of ingredients
Pepper mint
Source of antioxidants, peppermint in the form of essential oil would be one of the favorite tips of Elsie Callender, author of the book Your Simple Home Handbook. In foot bath, it would eliminate toxins from the body and relieve sore muscles. Stimulating and invigorating, it relieves the feeling of heavy legs and brings freshness to all your body! By stimulating the blood circulation, it gives a boost to the body which regains its dynamism and therefore its ability to eliminate toxins.
Lemon
Rich in vitamins and other virtues for your health, lemon is a well-known citrus detox. Thanks to its antioxidant vitamin C and the fibers it contains, it is undoubtedly a formidable food for evacuating toxins. In foot bath, its antiseptic action protects the skin from bacteria while bringing freshness to your feet.
Epsom salt
Formerly known as the doctor's salt, this salt whose reputation precedes draws its benefits in its magnesium content. Its powerful action is revealed when taking hot baths, small white crystals, "the first use of salt Epsom would be relaxation," says Anne Granger, naturopath. Thanks to the activity of magnesium, it manages to stimulate the activity of the cells that evacuate the toxins that clog them up.
Green tea
Rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, green tea prevents skin aging and helps the skin to purify thanks to its tannin content. In Chinese medicine, it is known for its beneficial action on the heart, stomach, digestion and toxins. Moreover, its use is very common in the cosmetics industry. In tonic or bath infusion, it removes impurities while refreshing the skin.
Baking soda
According to David Wolfe, American author, president of the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation and alternative medicine enthusiast, baking soda would be a great ally to exfoliate your feet gently and eliminate odors. It would also be an effective remedy to treat fungal infections of the foot thanks to its antifungal properties.
Warnings :
This foot bath is to be done at the end of the day because of the photosensitizing effect of lemon. It is also not recommended for people with kidney problems, the elderly and children.
Also, be sure to respect the recommended doses when using essential oils. To know that these are to be proscribed in the pregnant and lactating woman. It is essential to seek advice from your doctor before following a natural trick.
