Detoxification through the feet can provide multiple benefits:
It improves mood and reduces stress. Reliefs joint and muscle pain. Reduces swelling in the legs and ankles.
Improves sleep quality. Reduces headaches and feelings of fatigue.
The effectiveness of this method is supported by the principles of acupuncture, which has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of ailments, from back pain to post-surgical nausea. Dr. Dietrich Klingard, from the American Academy of Neurotherapy, states that compresses stimulate the meridians of the liver and kidneys, which improves metabolic functioning and promotes the body’s natural detoxification.
How to Make Detox Pads for Feet at Home
Fortunately, making your own detox compresses is easy, and you only need simple, natural ingredients.
Ingredients:
5 cloves of garlic
1 small onion
100-120 ml of water
Adhesive dressings or cotton gauze
Cotton socks
Preparation and use:
Finely chop the garlic cloves and onion.
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add the garlic and onion. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
(Cooking garlic and onion softens their irritating properties without losing their health benefits.)
Remove from heat and let cool for 20 minutes.
Strain the mixture and soak a gauze or cotton ball with the resulting liquid.
Apply the compress to the center of the sole of the foot and secure it with an adhesive dressing or bandage.
Put on your socks to keep the pad in place throughout the night.
The next morning, remove the compress. You will notice that it is dark due to the toxins eliminated from the body.
Frequency of use:
For the first week, apply the compress every night.
Then, reduce the frequency to once a week for a month.
You can repeat this process every 3 to 4 months to keep your body free of toxins.
Why does this method work?
Reflexology holds that the feet contain numerous pressure points that are connected to the internal organs. The combination of garlic and onion has potent antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and cleansing properties, promoting better circulation and effective detoxification. In addition, by stimulating the meridians of the liver and kidneys, the body activates its natural ability to eliminate accumulated toxins.
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