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Foot self-massage: an easy routine

it on a chair and start by rolling the ball under your left foot for a minute, maintaining constant pressure. Try to roll the ball under your entire arch, from heel to toes, without forgetting the edges of the foot on the inner side (by the big toe) and on the outer side (by the pinky toe). Take a ...

31
Aug
2023

Gothic architecture: presentation and characteristics

Presentation The Gothic architecture developed in Western Europe between the 12th and 16th centuries. This architectural style, which succeeded Romanesque art, Spread rapidly north of the Loire River. It then Spread throughout Europe before being supplanted by Renaissance architecture in the mi ...

25
Mar
2008

Morning warm-up: 5 stretching exercises for the back and shoulders

oss your fingers again and place your hands on the back of your neck, opening your elbows wide. In this position, contract your abs slightly to not arch your lower back. Inhale as you arch your torso. Try to inflate your lungs as much as possible and proudly bulge your chest. On the exhale, ...

22
Mar
2022

Rollerblading: the great return of roller skates

skates, whose wheels are aligned like the blade of an ice skate! From now on, the trend is for good old roller skates with 4 wheels, two under the arch and two under the heel. Renamed rollers quad, these skates that were so popular in the 1980s are making a comeback on French feet. You might e ...

25
Nov
2021

Barefooting: walking barefoot for more well-being

trails that alternate different materials such as dirt, sand, leaves and grass to allow barefooting walkers to experience various sensations in their arches (see link below). According to the supporters of this natural method, walking without shoes allows the sensors located under the arch of the ...

23
June
2022

Gym session at the beach: 5 easy exercises

es to activate venous return while toning your thighs and calves. It's best to walk barefoot if you can, paying attention to the sensations in the arch of your foot and rolling your foot out well from heel to toe. Gradually speed up your step until you are moving through the water at a fairly ...

29
July
2022

Visiting Narbonne: 5 must-see things to do in the city

tween strolling along the landscaped banks of the Robine canal or renting a pleasure boat to navigate its very calm waters. You can then pass under the arch of the famous Pont des marchands built in the early 16th century. This remarkable site is today one of the only bridges in France to be inha ...

24
Aug
2022

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

municipality of Porto in Portugal that allowed Gustave Eiffel to establish his international fame from 1877. The Maria Pia Bridge is a large metal arch railway viaduct designed by the Eiffel company and inaugurated in November 1877. At the time, this structure of more than 350 m long was the firs ...

24
Jan
2023

Chinese medicine: 3 tips to stay in shape in winter

To take this energy-boosting and immune-boosting qi gong posture, stand with your arms at your sides. Be sure to tuck your chin in a little and not arch your back. Place your feet flat, shoulder-width apart, and bend your knees slightly to get a good grounding. Once your body is properly aligne ...

09
Feb
2023

Health: 5 Tips to Combat Cold Feet

way to perform this foot massage is to grasp the foot between both hands and apply sliding pressures from the heel to the toes. Don't be afraid to press firmly on your arch, as the skin there is thicker. Note: if the sensation of having cold feet persists despite these tips, talk to your general pr ...

20
Nov
2023

Cold Snap: How to Avoid a Cold?

by adding essential oils such as Scots pine, ravintsara, or eucalyptus. You can also use these same essential oils for self-massage on the kidneys or the arch of the foot. Dilute 3 drops of essential oil in a tablespoon of vegetable oil and use this mixture to perform a self-massage on your feet o ...

02
Jan
2024