Instructions: 1) Cloves. Five drops of clove oil in 5 tablespoons of sesame oil relieves aching feet and soothes sore areas.

2. Epsom salts and borax. Fill a bowl with warm water and add 2 tablespoons of epson salts and 1 tablespoon of borax. Soak the feet until the water is cold then dry thoroughly and massage with witch hazel.

3. Oil and Vinegar. Soak the feet well in a basin of warm water in which you have dissolved 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda(baking soda). Dry well and masage with a mixture of 3 tablespoons sunflower oil and 2 teaspoons cider vinegar.

4. Vinegar and water) This is an old footbath which is very effective. So is either salt(4 Tablespoons) or household soda(1 tablespoon) added to a large basin of warm water.

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