Give Yourself a Foot Massage

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Give Yourself a Foot Massage

(* Founder's Note: Use of a fragrance free lotion such as Vaseline

Advance Formula with Vitamin E will enhance the massage.)

Massaging the feet can bring relaxation to your entire body.

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When you massage the thousands of nerve endings in the foot, you can

feel relaxation throughout your body. Regular massage keeps the foot

flexible and healthy. Follow these easy steps to give your feet a

treat:

Deep Massage

Grip the foot in your hands, with fingers on the sole and thumbs on

top. Work the bones by pressing down with the thumb and heels of the

hands, and up and in with your fingers. Then move one hand up the

length of the foot while moving the other hand down.

Thumb Press

Hold your foot with your thumbs on the sole and fingers on the top.

Press in hard, firm circles over the sole. Repeat over the top of

the foot. Be thorough, making sure to cover the entire area. Use

your fingers to press near the ankle and heel.

Toe Stretches

Hold the heel firmly with one hand. With the other hand, push the

toes forward and backward (omit the little toe if you wish). Hold

the stretch for several seconds each way, then repeat.

Toe Tugs

Gently tug each toe with your index finger and thumb. Then, starting

with the big toe, twist each toe from side to side; let the thumb

and forefinger slide off the end. Don't crack the toe knuckles.