Humans need touch to survive. Hands-on research reveals skin-to-skin contact is essential for mental and physical well-being. A leg and foot massage before bedtime promotes all-over healing, helping the body and mind unwind, improving blood circulation, and encouraging restful sleep. Nothing heals like the human touch.
Whether you DIY or recruit a helping hand, a four-minute massage per leg and foot delivers the following restorative benefits…
Calms the Body and Mind
A leg and foot rub at the end of a busy day is just the right touch. Gentle pressure on the lower extremities stimulates nerves that signal the central nervous system to chill…out. The soothing, hands-on therapy reduces built-up tension in the body, lowers the heart rate, and deepens shallow breathing to calm the body and mind before bed.
Frequent leg and foot massages also promote the production of OXYTOCIN—a feel-good hormone released by the brain. More oxytocin flowing through the body means less stress (tossing and turning) at bedtime, resulting in a good…deep…sleep.
Improves Circulation
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