IMPORTANCE OF A MASSAGE AT THE FEET BEFORE SLEEPING. PILLS OF LIFE 19

maxili63 (64)in #motivation • 6 years ago

Foot massage is especially beneficial before bedtime, as it helps to get to sleep and promotes a deep and restful sleep. This is because the foot massage manages to relax the whole body, improves blood circulation and reduces tension. The hectic life, family problems, stress and so many pressures that we are subjected to every day make it that when the time comes to rest, we can not completely disconnect from reality and this hinders the quality of sleep, or even worse, Do not even let us sleep for a few hours.

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8 IMPORTANT REASONS TO MASSAGE YOUR FEET DAILY BEFORE SLEEPING

1.- Strengthens the immune system

A regular foot massage can help strengthen the immune system to prevent health problems associated with stress.

2.- Energy and rejuvenation

Through the massages on the feet the receiver is restored and energized. When they rub and feel their feet, they gather all the elements of the massage to give energy to the whole body.

3.- Improves circulation

Good blood circulation is responsible for oxygen and nutrients are transported properly to the cells of the body. Through this function, blood is also purified and has the ability to eliminate toxins and waste.

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4.- Balance and harmony

The balance of body and mind can be achieved thanks to a foot massage, which encourages homeostasis, a process that makes all body systems work in harmony with each other.

#5.- Healthy skin
It also has an action on free radicals, helping to prevent premature aging and improving skin tone.

6.- Prevents cramps

Relaxing the feet through the practice of massage strengthens their tissues and helps to reduce the levels of lactic acid that, in many cases, is responsible for causing muscle cramps and pains.

7.- Tranquility and relaxation

The connection between the feet and the rest of the body makes the massage relieve anxiety and help reach a state of deep relaxation.

8.- Relieves ailments

Traditional Chinese medicine discovered that acupressure acts on the "pressure points" in the feet that can help in the treatment of various health conditions.

It is recommended to do a massage that lasts 10 to 15 minutes to reduce ailments and prevent diseases.

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Try the technique this way:

Relax the mind and try to put it "blank". Start by pressing the toes starting with the big toe in the fleshy part and then follow this same way finger by finger.
Start again from the big toe by pressing on the base of the finger and continue one by one.
With the thumb, make a gentle pressure from the big toe to the heel and then in the opposite direction guiding you along the inside edge of the foot.
With the thumb, place the center on the sole of the foot and make a pressure at this point for 30 seconds, then release and repeat the pressure three more times.

It is important to repeat these massages on a daily basis so that you notice the changes as soon as possible and so you can sleep well and wake up better.

Use an essential oil of your liking to promote massage and relax with the fresh scent.

This is a simple practice that will take you a few minutes that ultimately involve