Foot compresses are a very effective home remedy that have an
overall relaxing and soothing effect on the body. They are used
to draw heat from other parts of the body, to help overcome
exhaustion, and to decongest head passages during a bad cold.
Best of all, all you need are 2 pairs of socks and access to
water.
What you need:
- 1 pair of thin cotton socks
- 1 pair of wool socks
Method:
It is not advised to walk around once you have the wet socks
on so it is best to do this at bedtime or when you are sure
to sit still for a couple of hours.
Before beginning, it is important that your feet are nice
and warm. In the event that your feet are cold, place them
in a bath of warm/hot water for several minutes until they
have fully warmed up (be careful not to scald your skin).
Dry off.
Dip the thin cotton socks in cold water and wring them out
until they are wet but not dripping. Pull the socks on and
cover them with the pair of dry wool socks. Cover the feet
with an additional blanket and be sure not to get chilled.
The blood that rushes down to your feet will quickly warm
the socks resulting in a general heating effect.
The treatment is finished once the socks are fully dry, usually
about an hour or two, but can be left on all night for a relaxing
night’s sleep.
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