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For office work, just get up occasionally and walk around. This is also possible during a phone call. And at the office? “Continuously rock back and forth with your feet and toes,” advises Leila Bruno. And: draw a roller coaster figure on the ground with the big toe of one foot, then do the same thing with the big toe of the other foot. Evening walks or a not too demanding fitness workout also activate blood circulation – and are therefore also beneficial for the legs or feet.
Tip #2: Ride a bike, but on your back
An exercise that doesn't require much effort: Lie on your back for a leisurely minute, then cycle with your legs in the air. The exercise should last at least 30 seconds. Another option: Circle your foot: Lift one leg and rotate your foot out and in from the ankle.
Tip 3: elevate your feet
If you elevate your legs, the accumulated fluid can drain easily. “The ideal is to alternate elevation and movement,” explains Leila Bruno. At night, it is advisable to place your legs a little higher than your head in bed.
Tip #4: Refresh your legs with a cold shower.
René Graber recommends a cold spray on the legs once or twice a day. This involves running cold water over the lower legs using a shower hose, first on the front right side going up from the foot, then on the rear right side going up from the foot. Then it’s the turn of the other leg. According to Graber, people who have cold feet should first refrain from watering the leg. “In this case, take a walk first, until the feet are warm.”
Tip 5: drink a lot
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