Sit cross legged on the ground or squat on a low stool. Raise your right leg and place it on the opposite thigh. Scoop out a generous quantity of your favorite foot cream and apply on your feet.



*Massage your heel starting beneath your ankle and moving up with circular movements towards the back of your leg.


*Work towards the arch of your foot.


*Massage from tips of your toes to the ankle.


*Exert pressure on the soles of your feet while massaging.


*Rub toes firmly, working from base to the tip of your toe.

*Stroke feet with long movements from toes to ankles.


*Stretch out leg and massage using upward strokes from ankles to knees.


*Move on to thighs and then hip. Repeat the entire process with the other leg.



                   A soothing foot massage along with proper exercise, regular foot-bath and weekly pedicure with prevent all problems of the feet.

Ways to prevent foot problems:

Footbath:- A footbath with a dash of bath salts is an essential routine for relaxing and soothing feeling. It does away with aches, pains and odour problems. Use a pumice stone in a gentle to and fro movement and wash off loosened skin. Thoroughly dry your feet with a soft, fluffy towel and don't forget to dry between toes. Smooth on a rich foot cream.

Footwear:- The right way to select sensible and suitable footwear is to first measure both your feet separately. Try on footwear, stand up and take a stroll around the store. If your toes are squeezed in or begin to pinch, those shoes arent for you. Try on a different pair.

Most of your foot problems are triggered off by ill fitting footwear. Narrow shoes and stiletto heels must be avoided :D Ok Ok don't gimme a punch.

Foot Exercise:- Foot Exercises are designed to keep your feet supple, relax and soothe tiredness, aches and excruciating pains. The time spent on leg and foot exercise will go a long way to keep your feet and legs looking great and problem free too.

Soothing Foot Massage:- Your legs and feet also respond to regular pampering. Give them a soothing and relaxing yourself or get it done in a parlour. The guideline to a good massage is ''the better you feel, the better you are massaging it''

Pedicure:- A pedicure forms a part of your weekly routine and must be carried out religiously to keep your feet in pristine condition and problem free too. For a simple DIY pedicure click here.

Also read Part I & Part II

          I have been receiving a lot of requests on 'how to do pedicure at home'. So I have come up with a basic pedicure that can be done at home. Please read on for the steps.
         1. Remove old nail polish with a good quality nail polish remover.
         2. Massage nails with lots of petroleum jelly.

         3. In a tub of warm water, add foot shampoo and soak feet in it for 10-15 mins.

        4. Wipe dry after soaking feet in clean water.

        5. Clip nails according to your choice, but I suggest cut straight. Looks good that way.

        6. File nails according to the shape but in 1 direction only. 

        7. Push back cuticles with a cuticle pusher very gently.

        8. Soak feet in warm soapy water again and brush to clean your nails.

        9. Use pumice stone or foot file to remove dead cells and roughness from heels, soles etc.

      10. Wash feet, dry it and massage with a rich foot cream.

       So these are the simplified steps for pedicure at home. Every week if this pedicure is done religiously than you will not have any feet problem and your feet will become beautiful and soft as well.