Wish Your Feet a Happy Holiday

Dec. 18, 2006 — -- Taryn Rose, an orthopedic surgeon and designer of shoe line Taryn Rose International, recently visited "Good Morning America" to dole out tips for keeping feet comfortable throughout the holiday season.

She offered three tips for picking shoes that are festive, fun, and still treat your feet well.

Rose also showed off some fun solutions for aching feet.

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If you want to really pamper your feet after a long day of shopping, make a lemon-mint foot bath with this recipe.

The mint is a natural refrigerant that works to calm irritated muscle fibers. The astringent lemon can actually brighten your toenails. Take pleasure in sliding your feet over the smooth rocks while inhaling the revitalizing scent of fresh mint leaves and lemon slices.

1. Cover the bottom of a basin (large enough to house both of your feet) with flat, smooth stones.

2. Fill the basin with lukewarm water.

3. Add three to four drops of peppermint oil for every half-gallon of water. Swirl the water with your hand to distribute the oil evenly.

4. Slice one whole lemon and drop the slices into the water.

5. Grab two handfuls of fresh peppermint or spearmint leaves, gently rub them together to release their natural oils, and add them to the bath.

6. Slide your feet into the basin. Deeply breathe in the lemon-mint aroma while massaging your feet over the slippery stones for at least four minutes.