Foot Baths

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Warm foot baths can be used to combat congestive headaches, as it helps draw blood away from congested body areas.

Recommendation:

Submersion of the feet and legs up to mid calf using warm, cold or contrast temperatures.

Use a large bucket, large enough for feet and deep enough for water to reach mid calf.

Warm water should be at 36-38 degrees celsius.

Leave feet in for 5-20 mins and add more hot water as needed to maintain warth.

Have a blanket or cover on the person to keep warmth and enhance perspiration.

You can add selected additives such as mustard flour or epsom salt.

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