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2. Summer Cooling Massage Protocol
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Cooling massage techniques are quite important as summer heat can induce foot swelling and discomfort. Start with a chilly water foot soak in which cucumbers slices and mint leaves are blended. This naturally occurring mix offers quick heat relief and helps lower inflammation. Apply a cooling gel including menthol and aloe vera after the soak, working long, upward strokes from toes to ankles to assist lower swelling. Emphasize lymphatic drainage procedures by softly moving fluid up toward the ankles. Pay particular attention to the pressure spots where heat-related stress commonly accumulates—between the toes and along the outer margins of the foot. To provide extra cooling comfort, end the massage with a rolling motion around each foot's arch using a frozen water bottle. This method not only lowers inflammation but also gives tired muscles deep tissue massage.
