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Foot Soak for Sore Feet – Magnesium Rosemary Foot Soak Recipe

October 22, 2018 by Natasha 4 Comments

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This rosemary magnesium foot soak is the perfect way to relax after a long day! It also makes a wonderful homemade gift in a jar. 

Becoming a mom has made me want to take even better care of myself but has made it more difficult for me to find the time to do so!

This DIY foot soak for sore feet is great for busy folks with tired, aching feet whether you’re sore from work, exercise, or a long day of parenting.

Made with magnesium and rosemary, this foot soak helps ease aches and swelling while hydrating and cleaning your feet.

Plus, unlike a bath, a foot soak is very portable! Bring your basin along while you read in a comfy chair, watch TV on the couch, or even while you relax on the porch. This magnesium rosemary foot soak is sure to help you feel recharged!

foot soak for sore feet recipe

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This recipe uses magnesium flakes instead of Epsom salts because they’re more easily absorbed by the body and tend to dry you skin out less.

Epsom salts tend to be less expensive and easier to find, though. Feel free to make the substitution if it makes this foot soak recipe more accessible to you. Magnesium is an important part of this recipe, so please do use one or the other instead of swapping out for something like sea salt!

magnesium flakes for rosemary foot soak

This magnesium rosemary foot soak for sore feet works for several reasons.

For starters, warm water is relaxing!

Additionally, magnesium can help alleviate aches, pains, and soreness.

Magnesium is a vital nutrient that the majority US adults do not receive enough of from diet alone (source). Magnesium is needed by literally every cell in your body and it is important for energy production, RNA & DNA synthesis, bone & tooth structure, nerve function, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm (source).

Some studies, such as this one, indicate that magnesium can be absorbed transdermally (through the skin). Finally, the rosemary adds anti-inflammatory properties (source) and rosemary oil can be antifungal (source).

magnesium rosemary foot soak recipe for sore feet

Foot soak for sore feet

Materials needed:

  • A bowl, bin, or basin that’s big enough for a gallon of water + your feet.
    • It sounds strange, but you can totally use a large cooking pot.
    • A home foot spa, clean/new dishpan, or even a smallish plastic bin can work if you’re not opposed to using plastic. (You might not want to actually run the foot spa so it doesn’t get damaged if you use this option.)
  • 1 cup magnesium flakes (preferred) or 1 cup Epsom salts.
    • If you know your body responds well to magnesium soaks, you can up the quantity to as much as 2 cups.
  • 1 or 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1-2 teaspoons of dried rosemary (I recommend fresh, if possible)
  • 1 gallon of water. You may use distilled or filtered water if you’d like.
  • A pint glass jar, if you want to gift the foot soak.

These are the magnesium flakes I personally use. I’ve been very happy with them!

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Detox foot soak with magnesium and rosemary

There are three ways to make this foot soak for sore feet:

The quick and easy way:

  • Get your tap water nice and hot.
  • Place the magnesium flakes and rosemary in your foot soak container, then add about a gallon of hot water.
  • Stir, if needed, to dissolve the magnesium flakes.
  • Insert feet, relax, and enjoy for 15-20 minutes. **Please make sure to test the water temperature with a finger before submerging your feet!

The (slightly) longer, even better way:

  • Gently simmer your rosemary sprigs in a quart of water for 5-10 minutes to extract the rosemary’s goodness.
  • Combine this ‘rosemary  tea’ with three additional quarts of warm water and magnesium.
  • Stir, if needed, to dissolve the magnesium flakes. 
  • Make sure to test in the water’s temperature before submerging your feet! Relax and enjoy for 15-20 minutes, or for as long as you’d like.

As a gift:

  • Combine magnesium and dried rosemary in a clean pint jar.
  • Write out the instructions for use on a tag or card and gift!
  • In the photos, you can see I used a handmade wrap bracelet to decorate the jar. I gave this to my sister and she loved it. She still wears the bracelet all the time!

foot soak for sore feet with rosemary and magnesium flakes

If you do have time for a nice soak in the tub, you might also enjoy this calming lavender goat milk bath soak recipe!

goat milk bath soak recipe

If you need more self-care ideas, please visit this post about free self-care for when you’re stressed!

free self-care ideas for when you're stressed and broke

What’s your favorite way to practice self care?

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  1. Maralni

    July 6, 2020 at 03:48

    Is this safe for pregnant women?

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    • Natasha

      July 6, 2020 at 06:50

      Magnesium is typically safe, even beneficial, for pregnant women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5590399/
      Oral rosemary supplementation in large amounts is not recommended during pregnancy but normal edible amounts are okay: https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/herbs-and-pregnancy/
      If you have any concerns, give your doctor a call to see what they have to say so you can put your mind at ease. As a mom, I know how nerve-wracking making decisions during pregnancy can be!

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  2. BeadedTail

    November 5, 2018 at 10:41

    This sounds heavenly! I’ve not heard of using magnesium but it makes sense. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Natasha

      November 6, 2018 at 10:59

      I didn’t realize until about a year ago how important magnesium is! A lot of people like Calm, which is a beverage, to get extra magnesium but I can’t stand the way it tastes!

      Reply

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