Discover All the Benefits of Foot Baths!

We probably all remember our grandmothers or great-grandmothers regularly soaking their feet in a basin of hot water in the evening while sitting in their armchair... Why did they do this? Is it beneficial? Discover all the benefits of foot baths and follow in your ancestors' footsteps!

Many of us suffer from poor blood circulation... Whether it's due to being overweight, which puts extra strain on our feet all day, or because of a sedentary lifestyle where we sit all day... The benefits of cold foot baths come into play here... Dip your feet several times a week in cold water at 15°C, for no more than 3 minutes, while keeping the rest of your body well covered to avoid catching a cold. This cold foot bath will invigorate your body and improve your blood circulation.

For those who, on the contrary, never stop walking, standing, running, or moving all day, and end up with tired feet in the evening before bed... This time, soak your feet in hot water between 32 and 37°C. The benefits of hot foot baths are widely recognized for relaxing, soothing, and helping you get a good night's sleep. For an even better hot foot bath, add a generous handful of sea salt. This will not only relax you, but also treat and protect dry and damaged feet: a true beauty treatment for your foot bath!

If you have real circulation problems, you can also alternate between hot and cold by preparing two basins. Always start by soaking your feet in the hot water basin, then the cold, and repeat the process three times in a row. This exercise acts like a real workout for your blood vessels... Definitely worth trying if you suffer from major circulation issues. The result is amazing!

The benefits of foot baths vary depending on the water temperature... It's up to you to use them wisely!

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