Tired Feet? 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes

As nursing assistants, sometimes it feels like every shift is like running a marathon! My feet are killing me sometimes by the time I get home so that is why I'm posting some foot soak recipes to help out all those other tired tootsies out there!




Directions: Unless otherwise noted, mix together all ingredients thoroughly then store in an airtight container.

• Use 2 to 3 tablespoons per gallon of water used.

Water temperature is at personal preference, but I find the hottest my feet will comfortably tolerate gives the most relief.



Basic
1 part Epsom salts
1 part Baking soda
drops of choice EO (optional)
Chamomile Tea: #2
4 bags chamomile tea
1/8 cup dried parsley
4 drops EO of choice

• Steep in 1 gallon of hot water for 10 minutes before using.

#3
2 cups Kosher salt
1 cup Epsom salts
drops EO of choice (optional)
#4
1 1/4 cups Epsom salts
1 1/4 cups Kosher salt
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch
#5
1 cup lemon juice
3 TBS olive oil
1/4 cup milk


Single Ideas: (added to 1 gallon of water)

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 2 cups brewed coffee

Essential Oils To Try: peppermint, lavender, lemon, orange, eucalyptus, mint
Marbles or smooth river rocks can be added to the bottom of the basin to rub feet over while they’re soaking, quite soothing!