In Chinese Medicine, our feet are the foundation of our health. They house key acupuncture points and meridians that connect to our vital organs, influencing everything from circulation to digestion and even emotional well-being. Given your feet support you every day, it's only right we give them a little bit of care, but the benefits of healthy feet go far beyond a little pamper. A simple foot soak can help boost circulation, reduce tension, and promote deep relaxation—a perfect ritual for winding down after a long day. Relaxing and caring for the feet can also improve the circulation of Qi and blood through the kidney, liver and spleen meridian which are key for women's health and fertility.
Why Soak Your Feet?
Encourages circulation – Warming the feet helps move Qi and Blood, easing pain and stagnation.
Relaxes the nervous system – Perfect for stress relief and sleep support.
Detoxifies the body – Helps draw out impurities and neutralize acidity.
Supports digestion & immunity – By warming the Kidney and Spleen meridians, foot soaks help with digestion and overall vitality.
Simple DIY Foot Soak Recipe
What You’ll Need:
1/4 cup sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) – Gently detoxifies and softens the skin.
A bowl of warm water (as hot as is comfortable!) – Heat encourages circulation and relaxation.
5-7 drops of my Relief Blend – A powerful combination of essential oils to support circulation, ease aches, and relax the body. Alternatively, you can use oils such as tea tree, chamomile, peppermint and rosemary.
How to Use Your Foot Soak
Fill a large bowl or foot bath with warm water, and make sure to have a towel handy to dry your feet after.
Add 5-7 drops of Relief Blend or your oils of choice to the sodium bicarbonate and stir to combine.
Add the bicarb blend to the hot water.
Soak your feet for 15–20 minutes while you unwind.
Pat dry, put on warm socks, and enjoy the benefits!
Bonus Tips:
Foot soaks are brilliant as they can be done any time, but are best done before bed to support relaxation and deeper sleep.
Bicarb helps soften the feet but you can also Enhance the experience by adding Epsom salts or magnesium flakes.
Sipping a warm herbal tea such as ginger tea will not only help warm you up and boost circulation further but will also support digestion.
Massage your feet after soaking for extra circulation support. Even better get someone else to do that for you.
Let me know how you get on—your feet (and whole body!) will thank you. 💛
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