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News India Live, Digital Desk: Has this ever happened to you? You are comfortably sitting in a chair or on the sofa watching TV, and suddenly you feel that “ants are walking” on your leg? Or while sleeping at night, the hand suddenly becomes numb as if there is no life in it? Most of us ignore it considering it to be a ‘crack of nerves’ or a minor thing. Especially in winter, this problem becomes a household story. But this tingling sensation that occurs repeatedly in the hands and feet is actually a sign that the ‘blood circulation’ in your body is not happening properly. There is no need to panic! For this you do not need to run straight to the hospital. There is a very simple, cheap and effective treatment hidden in Ayurveda and that is “Oil Massage”. Let us understand in simple language how it works and which oil you should use. Why does tingling occur? (Why does it happen?) It’s simple—when our nerves don’t get enough oxygen and blood, they stop sending ‘signals’. This is what we call “sleeping hands and feet”. This happens when: We sit in the same position for too long. Veins get contracted due to cold. There is weakness in the body. How does massage do its magic? (The Power of Massage) In olden times, why did grandparents apply oil to their feet every night? Because massage works as a “repairing service” for the body. When you massage hands and feet with lukewarm oil, warmth is generated there. This warmth opens the contracted veins and the stagnant blood starts flowing again. As the blood flow increases, the tingling sensation disappears and the pain is relieved. Which oil is the best? (Best Oils to Use) Leave the expensive lotions of the market, there is a treasure hidden in your kitchen itself: Mustard Oil: King of winter! Mustard oil has a hot effect. If you put two cloves of garlic in it, heat it and then massage, it takes away both pain and swelling. Coconut Oil: If your skin is sensitive, then lukewarm coconut oil is best. It cools and nourishes the nerves. Olive Oil: It is excellent for light massage. It helps a lot in opening the stiffness of muscles. The correct way of massage is to just take oil and rub it. Do not do this. Make the oil lukewarm. Massage in circular motion with light hands. Do this for at least 10 to 15 minutes, so that the oil can penetrate deep into the skin. Try to do this massage before sleeping at night, so that the body gets complete rest. Small advice (Expert Advice) Friends, it is normal to feel numb sometimes. But if this is happening to you daily, or you are not getting relief even after massage, then definitely consult a doctor. It could also be a sign of a vitamin deficiency or nerve weakness. For now, include this ‘desi therapy’ in your night routine today and get a restful sleep!