Dip your feet in warm water once you return home from work after a long, hectic day. And see how the pain in your legs starts going down, the body will also start feeling fresh. Warm water will take away all the fatigue in an instant. According to a study published in the 'Internal Journal of Clinical Nursing', dipping feet in warm water or taking a 'foot bath' has many benefits for the body. This practice helps to increase blood circulation in the body, reducing leg pain.
What are the benefits of dipping your feet in warm water?
1) Dipping your feet in warm water increases blood circulation in the muscles. Especially the muscles of the lower part of the body get relaxed, increasing oxygen circulation, helping nutrients reach all over the body properly. It also relieves problems like foot stiffness.
2) Studies have shown that people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and leg pain also found relief by dipping their feet in warm water. This method is very useful to reduce pain and suffering after surgery.
3) At the end of the day, dipping your feet in warm water will help you sleep better at night. Studies have shown that cancer patients who took the help of this method improved their sleep quality at night. This tip brings comfort to the body.
4) Dipping your feet in warm water reduces stress. The nervous system relaxes. It is bound to be a good night's sleep. Apart from this, it also helps in cleansing the skin, removing the layer of dead cells accumulated in the legs.
How long should you soak your feet in warm water?
Dipping your feet in boiling water won't be a good idea. The water temperature should be between 36-38 degrees Celsius. You can dip your feet in it for 15-20 minutes. If necessary, you can add Himalayan pink salt, Epsom salt or sandalwood salt. You will find more comfort in it.
