What’s more unpleasant than crawling into bed and having cold, wet feet? To quickly reheat them, discover our 4 natural and quick tips.
When the body begins to tire in the evening, internal temperature drops and we are colder than in the middle of the day. The extremities of the body like the feet are the parts most prone to cold, especially when you are static while lying in bed. So here it is 4 little-known tips to warm your feet, fall asleep easily and spend a warm, restful night.
Before sleeping: a foot bath with Eucalyptus
Just before sleeping, you can take a foot bath in water at 37-39°C (not too hot), with a handful of coarse salt and a few drops of Eucalyptus essential oil, for around fifteen minutes. Eucalyptus essential oil is called “heating” and provides an immediate feeling of warmth. It is of course necessary to take into account the contraindications of essential oils.
Loose wool socks
When your feet are cold, you are quickly tempted to put on thick socks, or even accumulate pairs. On the one hand, sleeping with socks increases perspiration of the feet, which makes you feel even colder. The other, “wearing socks promotes vasodilation and provides warmth. It’s pleasant and beneficial because it tells our brain that it’s time to go to bed.” explains Dr Thierry Castera, doctor specializing in sleep disorders. So if you choose the socks option, choose natural materials like cotton, wool or silkwhich are thermoregulatory materials, and a loose model that does not tighten the ankle For do not block blood circulation and feel even colder. Take one or two sizes larger For example.
Massage certain areas of the feet to warm them
Self-massaging your feet helps warm them up very quickly. We use the flat of his hands And the pads of the fingers emphasizing the points of foot reflexology which promote falling asleep: the heel, the middle of the arch, then the tip of the big toe. To massage, we usesesame, rose or grapeseed oil that is heated between your hands and used in massage for about ten minutes.
A (dry) hot water bottle at the foot of the bed
Another tip to put an end to the unpleasant feeling of slipping into a cold bed: mput a hot water bottle at the foot of the bed (under the duvet so that it stays warm longer) before going to sleep and respecting the usual precautions.
In general, it is recommended to leave the hot water bottle for a maximum of 20 minutes. Prefer dry hot water bottles as with flax seeds or cherry stones to heat in the microwave rather than water bottle which risks wearing out, “dropping” and burn you (not to mention it will flood your bed). It is also important to follow the instructions for use (no overheating, maximum time in the microwave depending on the power, etc.).