TIPS FOR TIRED ACHY FEET

Strenuous walking, dancing, running or standing for long periods of time will obviously cause tired and achy feet, as will poor fitting shoes, high heels, tight socks, and reduced blood circulation. People with fallen arches or flat feet will have greater foot fatigue than those with normal feet due to pronation. Also, as one ages the feet naturally expand and flatten and the soles of the feet begin to thin - many suffer because they simply don’t recognize the need for a larger shoe size, or support and extra cushioning.

SIMPLE EFFECTIVE TIPS TO SOOTHE YOUR SOLES

• If you have fallen arches or flat feet, you need arch supports, insoles or orthotics. It is a good idea to consult a Podiatrist if you have flat feet or chronic pain. 

• If you don’t need orthotics but have thin sensitive soles, use gel insoles for comfort and shock absorption. 

• Try to cut down your high heel wearing time. Take a second pair of comfortable shoes along with you, so you can give your feet a break wherever you might be. The ballet style flats that are in style these days are not a good substitute as they provide no support and are generally bad for your feet.

• Avoid sitting with your legs crossed, or sitting on your feet or lower legs as this restricts circulation and causes feet to swell. At the end of the day spend half an hour relaxing with your feet raised up.

• Exercising and stretching will help lengthen tight cramped muscles and improve circulation. For example, rolling your feet across a firm ball such as a tennis ball or golf ball will activate acupressure points on the bottoms of your feet increasing circulation, oxygen flow and flexibility, resulting in decreased foot fatigue. You can also try a foot acupressure roller.

• Foot baths can do wonders to treat your feet as well as help you relax after a long day. Below are a few easy foot soak recipes to try.

Salt Bath for Sore Swollen Feet

Ingredients

• Water, enough to cover your feet and reach your ankles
• 1/2 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt

Preparation

• Boil water and let it cool down to a temperature you feel comfortable with.
• Add salt into it, let it dissolve and soak feet.

Peppermint Foot Soak to Rejuvenate Feet

Ingredients

• Water, enough to cover your feet and reach your ankles
• 3 drops ofpeppermint essential oil
• 1 drop of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 drop of lemon essential oil

Preparation

• Boil water and let it cool down to a temperature you feel comfortable with.
• Add the oils and soak feet.

Lavender Herbal Foot Bath to Relax Feet

 Ingredients

• Water, enough to cover your feet and reach your ankles
• 2 drops of lavender essential oil
• 1/4 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt

Preparation

• Boil water and let it cool down to a temperature you feel comfortable with.
• Add lavender oil and salt and soak your feet.

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