Fun Foot Facts - The average person takes: - 8,000-10,000 steps daily - 60,000 steps weekly - 4 times the earth's circumference in a lifetime (about 115,000 miles) - It takes 107 ligaments to hold the 26 bones in each foot together.
- The soles of the feet have 10 reflex zones which are linked to every body organ, gland and part of the body.
- Flat feet do not hinder athletic performance; in fact many medal-winning athletes have this condition.
- Your foot grows 1/8th of an inch every two years after age 50.
Laura's Swollen Feet Soak 'Tis the season for running around looking for last-minute gifts, attending holiday parties, entertaining and ending up with tired, often swollen feet.
WE've all been there at some time or another.
If this sounds like you, here's a great soothing, healing soak designed just for you: Swollen Feet Soak • 1 gallon of water • 4 tablespoons ginger • 2 teaspoons turmeric To ease the pain and swelling (also great for bone injury or arthritis), slip your feet into a basin filled with warm water, ginger and turmeric.
Ginger heals, soothes and energizes while turmeric, an antioxidant, contains curcuminoids, an active substance used to relieve pain.
To enhance your relaxation and healing, sip a warm cup of freshly brewed herbal tea.
I usually recommend chamomile because of its gentle healing oil that reduces fluid retention and relieves muscle aches.
Select an interesting book or soft music and enjoy pleasing yourself, sole to soul.