If you are like most people then you have probably woke up early in the morning and spent additional 1-20 minutes rolling in the bed. You finally got out of bed when the second or maybe third alarm signaled that it is time to wake up for real. This is when you finally put the feet on the ground and started your day.
However, in some cases this is where the real problems begin.
You may experience pain when you place the foot on the ground. Sometimes is appears to be an intense pain in the heel while in other cases it is more like a throb concentrated in the toes or a dull pain in the foot’s arch. It is possible that you have not experienced such pain, but this doesn’t mean that you won’t notice it tomorrow.
In some cases you may have experienced in the past, but you were fine for a while.
Most people witness this issue in the so-called periods of transition. For example, when they switch from warm boots to shoes used in spring and when they replace the shoes with sandals or flip flops.
In some people, this problem is so serious that they have to perform foot stretching every morning so they can work normally. On top of that, this practice doesn’t solve this problem regularly, but it provides relief.
Let’s be clear, this problem is not something new because people had problems with their feet since ancient times. So, it is not a surprise why many old people know some great natural remedies that have proven to be helpful for many people.
Many of them claim that an Epsom salt foot soak mixed with some apple cider vinegar can do wonders for your feet. You should definitely try this remedy because you don’t have anything to lose except time.
If you think that this remedy is just something left from the past when people didn’t know better, you should think twice because there is logical explanation why Epsom salt foot bath works.
The Science Behind Epsom Salt and Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Bath
We must take a few things into consideration:
The hot water.
Hot water has been used as a cure-all for centuries. Ancient cultures from Asia to Northern Europe have used hot springs to cure everything from arthritis to tuberculosis.
While it may not cure TB, it does relax your muscles, easing the stress and strain they apply to your bone structure. The heat promotes circulation for better health. The water eases the compression of your joints, creating more space between your joints so they aren’t grinding together.
An interesting note though, warm water is better than hot. You don’t want your water temperature to much exceed your body’s internal temperature. Under 102° is best (use a body thermometer to check). If it’s too hot, it raises your blood pressure and puts strain on your heart.
I recommend doing toe curls and foot stretches while your feet are in the water.
Epsom Salts
Epsom salts are loaded with magnesium. Magnesium helps you relax, helps you detox, and helps calcium work effectively in your diet. They are also full of sulfates. When you balance the sulfates and magnesium in your body there are some astounding health benefits:
--Improved heart and circulatory health, reducing irregular heartbeats, preventing hardening of the arteries, reducing blood clots and lowering blood pressure.
--Improved ability for the body to use insulin, reducing the incidence or severity of diabetes.
--Flushed toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.
--Improved nerve function by electrolyte regulation. Also, calcium is the main conductor for electrical current in the body, and magnesium is necessary to maintain proper calcium levels in the blood.
--Relieved stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.
--Reduced inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is anti-fungal, moisturizing, and reduces foot odor.
If you’re suffering from bad foot odor or you’ve been unfortunate enough to contract athlete’s foot, apple cider vinegar is a must in the bath. Additionally apple cider softens your feet and helps soften hard, cracked skin. Use a foot scrubby to help remove dead skin for soft feet.
The Mix
-Half a gallon of almost hot water.
-Two cups of ACV
-Half a cup of Epsom salt.
Mix it together in a large bowl or tub and stick your feet in until the water gets cold. Repeat once a week.
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Source: familylifegoals.com
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