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A foot bath with baking soda and citric acid, two cooking ingredients you can get in most stores, leaves me warmer and more relaxed afterwards. You put about equal amounts of each into the water. When they combine they produce carbon dioxide (CO2), so the water starts fizzing and bubbling and smells just like carbonated water. Then you let those little bubbles rest on your skin, and the CO2 is absorbed through it. It's a nice little boost, and it feels really good. CO2 helps to speed up the metabolism, so afterwards I notice my temperature is higher, I feel more relaxed and I feel better. This comes from the work of Dr. Ray Peat and his followers. It's an experimental practice, not a clinically validated protocol, but many people find it valuable. If you want to try it, start with a few tablespoons of each in a foot bath the first time, so you know how your body responds. Using too much can actually give you a panic attack instead of relaxing you, so build up over time. Keep the water around body temperature or slightly lower, not too hot, because the CO2 is better absorbed that way. If you have sensitive skin, test a smaller amount first, as citric acid can irritate some people's skin. And if you have a serious heart or lung condition, don't do this without checking with your doctor first. For most people it's a pleasant, deeply relaxing experience.