Winter Health Tips: During winter in the mountains, due to strong cold winds and hard work, coldness, pain and stiffness in the feet increases. Therefore, families here soak their feet in lukewarm salt water for 10 to 15 minutes before sleeping at night. According to Dr. Rajkumar Ayush, lukewarm water increases blood circulation in the feet, reduces coldness of hands and feet and relaxes the muscles, while magnesium, calcium and potassium present in salt help in reducing swelling and pain. The fatigue and stress of the day is also reduced by this process, because when the feet get warmth, the mind becomes calm and the mood feels better. Pahari families also consider this home remedy beneficial for children and the elderly, because soaking feet before sleeping helps in deep and comfortable sleep.
