Most people massage their scalp with oil. Massaging the soles of the feet is rarely done, but do you know how many benefits you can get if you massage the soles of the feet regularly?
Benefits of massaging the soles of the feet. Image Credit: Pixels
Everyone must have massaged their head with oil at some point of time and most people are aware of its benefits, such as soft hair, moisturizing of the scalp, relief from stress and relief from headache, but do you know that if If the soles of the feet are massaged every night, it also has many health benefits. If the soles of the feet are massaged with olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or any essential oil at night, it not only relieves fatigue but you will also get many other benefits.
The soles of your feet say a lot about your health. This is why health experts diagnose health problems by looking at the color, texture, and temperature of the skin on the soles of the feet. So let us know what effect is seen on health if the soles are massaged every night.
Massaging the soles of the feet daily relieves the tiredness of the day, which also provides relief from pain in the feet, cramps in the calves, swelling in the soles etc. Apart from this, stress also goes away, due to which you are saved from problems like anxiety, sadness and irritability and feel better mentally.
Lack of sleep becomes the cause of many diseases. If you are also troubled by the problem of insomnia, then before sleeping at night, soak your feet in lukewarm water for some time and after wiping them with a towel, apply some oil and massage them. This will give you good sleep.
Massaging the soles of your feet is beneficial for your overall health as it improves blood circulation, relieves foot pain and muscle cramps and also removes fluid accumulated in the veins. Massaging the soles of the feet also provides relief from the problem of blood pressure.
Massaging the feet regularly also softens the skin of the feet, thus protecting you from skin related problems like cracked heels, hardening of the skin on the soles of the feet, any kind of infection etc. Apart from this, plantar fasciitis (causing heel pain) can also be avoided by regularly massaging the soles of the feet.
