A Massage at Tahoe Blog

        People often forget about taking care of their feet. But just think about how much we ask them to do. Think about the weight they carry. Think about the shoes we put them in.
       Pedicures are a wonderful way of keeping feet in top condition. Yes, even for men. The nail polish is the icing on the cake and is only a minor part of the whole pedicure.
       Spas also offer foot treatments … as do I.
       My 30-minute foot treatments begin with warm, moist towels, then a scrub is applied and then each foot is massaged with a peppermint cream.
       It’s almost decadent. Still, the benefits are wonderful. People’s feet are often as soft as a baby’s after the treatment.
      Combining a foot treatment with a massage is a wonderful way to take care of your whole body.

      Blood pressure can escalate because of a number of factors. Two easy ways to start getting it to move into the other direction are by walking a half mile every day and eating healthier foods.
      Take a canvas bag (no need to fill landfills with more plastic ones) and pick-up a few items for dinner each night from the grocery store.
     Walk to the drycleaners.
     Walk the dog.
     Walk with your kids to the ball fields.
     Walk with your significant other after dinner.
     I did my errands on foot this morning — went to the bank, video store and massage office.                    

     Don’t let bad weather deter you. Gyms have treadmills. Malls have plenty of covered walking terrain.
    Don’t drastically alter your diet because you won’t stick with. Star with changing your fiber to whole grains. Do this with breads and pasta. Try baking with a mix of white and whole wheat flour.
Then go get your blood pressure checked again.