| Herbs For Hurts Inc. | | | | ·Work on whole foot in upward & downward |
| 35084 Sarcee RPOCalgary, Alberta T3E | | | | strokes. |
| 7C7Phone: (403) 242-6860 Fax: (403) 246-6814. | | | | ·Use thumb as hard as possible on the arch |
| For further information Contact us Foot Care | | | | of the foot. |
| 1) Benefits of Foot Massage | | | | ·Rub the calf muscle in the direction of the |
| Improves circulation | | | | heart. |
| ·Reduces tension | | | | 3) Exercise |
| ·TLC- tender loving care | | | | ·If they feel cramped or tense, shake as you |
| ·Helps aching, tired feet | | | | would your hands, then relax then flex toes |
| ·If you have diabetes, you must check your | | | | upwards then downwards. |
| feet. Nerve damage from diabetes lessens the | | | | ·Scatter pencils on floor, pick up with toes |
| sensation of pain, so diabetics may not know | | | | ·Place a handful of dried beans in slippers or |
| they?ve injured their feet. Blood vessel damage | | | | moccasins- walk around the room several times- |
| means injuries and infections don?t heal like they | | | | massage the soles of your feet. |
| should. A little sore can become gangrenous, | | | | ·Elevate leg at a 45-degree angle from your |
| leading to amputation. Therefore massage is not | | | | body with toes circulating after a hard day |
| only comforting, it is also another technique to | | | | 4) See Your Health Care Professional if: |
| inspect your feet. | | | | ·Pain in feet continually increases during the |
| ·Relieves tired, aching feet. | | | | day |
| ·Reduces heat and swelling after long periods | | | | ·Your feet are to the point that you can?t |
| of standing or walking. | | | | keep your shoes on |
| ·Adding essential oils, either in a foot bath or | | | | ·If you have trouble walking first thing in the |
| massage oil will bring many benefits | | | | morning, from foot pain |
| 2) Instructions for Massage | | | | 5) Soaking Recipes with Aromatheraphy |
| ·Either you or your partner stretch the | | | | ·Using essential oils also strengthens the |
| muscles by means of rotating the foot in a | | | | immune system |
| circular motion 7 times in one direction then 7 | | | | ·Use a basin or sit on the edge of the bath |
| times in the opposite direction. | | | | with a few inches of warm water |
| ·Point toes downwards then stretch up | | | | Soak for 15 minutes |
| wards 7 times each | | | | Add 1/4 cup of Herbs for Hurts Milk Bath, which |
| ·Soak feet (recipes to follow) before or after | | | | contains: sea salt, bicarbonate soda, and powdered |
| the massage. | | | | milk. |
| ·Hold foot firmly and use circular movements | | | | Hot aching feet 3-5 drops of peppermint oil, helps |
| on bottom of foot with thumb. | | | | cool the body on hot summer days. |