Everyone regularly uses aluminum foil when it comes to covering baking sheets or wrapping food for better preservation. But did you know it can be used for other purposes? One of them is wrapping it around hands and feet. Why? Here’s what we’ll learn in this article.
Would you have thought that aluminum foil could have an effective effect on your hands and feet? Explanation.
This is what happens when you wrap your hands and feet in aluminum foil.
Aluminum foil is an essential item in every kitchen, no one can deny that. But few people realize that it can also be very useful in many other situations. While some uses may seem unlikely at first glance, they will amaze you time and time again with their usefulness!
Relieve the cold.
When temperatures drop, our feet and hands are usually the first parts of our body to feel the effects. Sometimes even socks and gloves don’t help. Therefore, you don’t need to look any further for a solution to this problem; the solution lies in your kitchen. In fact, aluminum foil, thanks to its insulating properties, is an excellent weapon against the cold. It allows you to retain heat and quickly warm these parts of the body.
What to do next?
Get a roll of aluminum foil;
cut six or seven sheets and wrap the affected area (you can ask a loved one for help);
place two layers of cotton between each layer and secure everything with a bandage;
wait one to two hours, then remove everything.
Let your feet or hands rest for two hours before repeating the process.
Cold feet
Relieves joint and muscle
pain. Pain, especially that which manifests in the legs, is very difficult to bear. Of course, there are special treatments and creams that can be used in this case, but if you need an urgent solution, aluminum foil can be very useful.
This trick helps relieve arthritis, sciatica, gout, and any other pain in the hands, feet, and knees.
Please note: However, you must keep in mind that this treatment only relieves symptoms and is not a cure. If you believe you may be suffering from arthritis or other rheumatic conditions, you should consult a doctor and seek appropriate treatment.
How to do it?
First, wrap the painful area of your body with aluminum foil.
Use a medical bandage to hold the aluminum foil in place.
Ideally, leave it on overnight (or while you rest during the day).
Repeat the process for 7 to 10 days, then take a two-week break.
However, if the pain persists and you don’t feel any improvement, you should consult a specialist as soon as possible.
Painful knee
Other Uses for Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil isn’t just used to relieve colds and joint pain; it can be used for a variety of reasons. Here are two:
Combat fatigue.
With the pace of life we lead today—stress, lack of sleep, work, children, etc.—it’s normal to feel exhausted. Looking for a solution? Here it is.
Place a few strips of aluminum foil in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. Then place them under your eyes and on your cheeks. Finally, remove them once you feel your muscles relax.
Soothes burns.
Aluminum foil can also soothe minor burns. How? First, thoroughly clean the burn after running it under water. Dry the area by gently patting it with a clean towel. Then, after applying a moisturizing and healing ointment, place a gauze pad over the wound and wrap it with aluminum foil. Finally, secure everything with a bandage and rest. Once the pain subsides, remove everything.
After reading this article, you won’t look at aluminum foil the same way again. So don’t hesitate to use it in different ways!
