Are you participating in Earth Hour 2009 on Saturday, March 28th (8:30pm-9:30pm)? Here is a good idea for you how to celebrate this hour.
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Foot Massage for Weight Loss, Better Sleep and Energy Earth Hour 2009
by NaturalCounselor
A foot massage helps reduce stresswhich is very important for our overall health. It increases energy, balances emotions, improves blood and lymph circulation, relieves aches and pains, and is
Here are some tips how to do self-help foot massage. You can also try it for or with your partner which can be very romantic. My husband is very relaxed and happy if I give him a foot massage after his stressful day at work.
Start by gently rubbing the base of your first (little) toe. Continue at the base of the second toe. Next, apply slight pressure between the first and second toes. Then, rub between the third and forth toe. Next, massage, stretch and pull the big toe gently and rub each side of the nails. Finally, massage the ball of your foot in a circular motion, followed by circling around your ankle joint with both hands in a clockwise motion.
This simple massage improves circulation and the energy level of the body. Repeat the same steps on your other foot. You can do this foot massage in the evening, a couple of times a week to give your tired feet a break.
Foot massage also might help:
* Weight Loss:
Massage the foot’s thyroid gland, and pancreas areas
* Better Sleep:
massage the foot’s head, cerebellum, liver, ovary, testicle areas;
* Stress:
massage the foot’s stomach, intestine, gall, liver, head, thyroid gland, kidney, ureter, and uterus areas;
* Constipation: massage the foot intestine and stomach area;
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Headache: massage foot’s head, cerebrum, cerebellum area;
* Tightness Shoulder: massage the foot’s
shoulder, trapezius, muscle, head area.