There is nothing like getting a nice foot massage after a long hard day at work. Not only does it feel fantastic, but it’s also useful for a healthy body. Foot Massage, apart from being the perfect way to relax, is shown to have positive effects on the proper functioning of the body organs.

There are numerous points located on the feet which are linked to different body parts, and they form a map of the entire body. Hence, when you massage those points, you actually stimulate them as well as other parts of the body. And the best thing is that you can do it yourself.

Massaging and applying pressure on specific points of the feet (i.e. reflexology) can ease symptoms of various ailments and helps when it comes to improving and maintaining healthy organ function. This is why it is said that feet play an important role in our nervous system.

Here are the positive effects of foot massage.

• Improves blood circulation
• Beneficial for your skin
• Facilitates digestion
• Boosts metabolism
• great for sex life
• Reduces fat
• Helps to alleviate headaches
• Helps people with flat feet
• Affects the relaxation and muscles stretch
• Reduces the effect of edema (during pregnancy)
• Accelerates the blood flow through the tissue.
• Stimulates the secretion of sweat
• Eliminates those acids that could cause cramps
• Relieves pain and stiffness caused by too much exercising
• Treats numerous diseases
• Prevents and cures many symptoms such as stress, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraine

Massage your feet before going to sleep.

By massaging the feet, especially before going to bed, your entire body will feel the benefit from it, and the effects will be felt immediately.  Firmly press on the precise points for a few seconds, and then move on to the next point.

NOTE: Use lotion, cream or oil when massaging. They compliment the treatment especially the oil which will soften the rough calluses on the feet. For best results, the foot massage should last 10 to 15 minutes.

Try it tonight and share this with others to help them find comfort and better health in their own lives!