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Top Health Benefits of Pedicures

 Pampering our feet with a pedicure can feel like a luxury, something we do on that rare occasion when we take time out for ourselves.  Pedicures provide a lot of health benefits, however, beyond a tranquil retreat at the spa.  Getting a regular pedicure is an especially important part of maintaining foot health which contributes to an overall healthy body. 

Here are some of the most recognized health benefits of pedicures:


1) Pedicures promote circulation, blood, and lymph flow.


During a pedicure, your feet and lower legs receive a good massage which stimulates blood and lymph flow.  This increases the circulation in your lower legs which helps to prevent pain, varicose veins, or symptoms from arthritis.  A pedicure massage also helps to reduce inflammation and refresh swollen tired feet and legs. 


Lymph nodes are glands located throughout the body, including behind the knees. They help to filter and process toxins and fight infection.  By stimulating blood flow, you are helping your lymphatic system clear toxins from your body. 


2) Pedicures help to prevent foot infections. 


Pedicures help prevent foot infections in a few different ways.  The warm foot soak does more than feel good on our feet, it seeps into all the places we cannot reach to remove dirt and bacteria. Another way pedicures help to prevent infection is by preventing dry, cracked skin which allows the infection to enter the skin more easily.  Additionally, cleaning and clipping the toenails helps prevent ingrown nails which are painful and may cause infection.  You may notice many nursing homes offer pedicures to residents as maintaining foot health is critically important for the elderly. 


3)  Exfoliating and moisturizing looks and feels great.  


You may know that exfoliating and moisturizing with a facial promotes softer, brighter, and healthier looking skin. This holds true for our feet.  By exfoliating dead skin cells, you are promoting new cell growth which leaves your feet and legs feeling softer and looking great. Exfoliating and removing calluses also helps you to walk more comfortably and distribute your weight evenly, which can reduce back and leg pain. Moisturizing your feet helps to prevent cracking, dry skin, and ward off infection. 


4)  Pedicures promote mental health. 

Pampering our feet promotes mental health in a few different ways.  Just like a massage reduces stress and makes us feel good, a pedicure does the same by leaving us feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated. Showing off your pretty toes is a confidence booster that just makes us feel good. 


With all of these health benefits, you do not need an excuse to schedule your pedicure today.  Make pedicures a part of your regular health regimen for feel good, happy feet that boost your total body health. 


Woodhouse Day Spa in The Woodlands offers therapeutic pedicures that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  Enjoy a calming ritual with essential oils and a hydrotherapy foot bath with a warm, neck and shoulder wrap for full relaxation.  Contact us to learn more about the many health benefits of a pedicure and schedule your spa health treatment today.

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