Ingredients:
1 large basin of warm water
2 tablespoons of sea salt or Epsom salts
1 sprig of fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
Preparation: Place all the ingredients in the basin. Soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. Breathe deeply and relax your body.
3. Homemade Nighttime Massage Oil
Massage is a key part of the ritual. It stimulates the skin, relaxes, and soothes. Ingredients:
½ cup almond or olive oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a jar. Before going to bed, apply it to your legs and feet with gentle, slow, upward strokes.
4. Natural Cocoa and Nutmeg Drink
This drink is not only comforting but can also help relax the body before sleep.
Ingredients:
1 cup plant-based milk or regular milk
1 teaspoon pure cocoa powder
1 pinch of nutmeg
1 teaspoon honey
Preparation:
Heat the milk, add the cocoa, nutmeg, and honey. Stir well and drink it slowly before going to bed.
5. Warm Chamomile and Bay Leaf Compress
Warm compresses can provide relief and comfort to tired legs.
Ingredients:
2 cups of water
1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers
2 bay leaves
Preparation: Boil the water with the chamomile and bay leaves. Let it steep, strain, and soak a clean towel in the warm infusion. Place it on your legs for 10-15 minutes.
6. Nighttime Infusion of Linden, Lemon Balm, and Anise
This combination is known for its calming and relaxing effect.
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot water
1 teaspoon of linden
1 teaspoon of lemon balm
1/2 teaspoon of anise
Preparation: Place the herbs in the hot water, cover, and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink slowly.
7. Natural Aloe Vera and Arnica Cream
Ideal for gentle massages before bed.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon of neutral cream
5 drops of arnica tincture
Preparation: Mix all the ingredients until you obtain a smooth cream. Apply to legs and feet with circular massages.
8. Warm Water with Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
A simple drink to end your nighttime ritual.
Ingredients:
1 cup of warm water
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon of honey
Preparation: Mix all the ingredients and drink slowly.
How to combine everything in a nighttime ritual
The secret is not to do everything at once, but to choose 2 or 3 options each night. For example: first an herbal infusion, then a foot bath, and finally a massage. This time should be calm, unhurried, with soft lighting and deep breathing.
