Get a massage therapist or sympathetic friend to give you a foot and calf massage. Massage reduces muscle tension and promotes better blood flow. Start rubbing from the toes and work towards the calf so you help the venous blood return back to the heart. Allow the therapist (or friend) to go as deep as you can tolerate without wincing.  Always drink lots of water immediately following a massage in order to flush out inflammatory by-products and lactic acid from your body. Failure to do so might cause a headache or mild nausea. Consider applying peppermint massage lotion to your feet also, as it will tingle and invigorate them in a good way. Yoga is an aspect of traditional Indian culture that encourages health by proper breathing, meditation and placing the body into various challenging poses. In addition to stimulating energy flow, the body poses act to stretch and strengthen your muscles and improve your overall posture. Increasing your flexibility, particularly in your legs, might prevent your feet from falling asleep when your cross your legs or put them in other contorted positions.  As a beginner, yoga poses might create some soreness in the muscles of your legs and other areas — it should fade away in a few days. If certain yoga poses increase the pins and needles in your feet, then stop immediately and ask your instructor for feedback on your technique. Acupuncture involves sticking very thin needles into specific energy points within the skin and/or muscle in efforts to reduce pain and inflammation and promote better circulation. Acupuncture for chronically poor leg circulation and associated symptoms can be effective, although it's not commonly recommended by medical doctors. Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by releasing a variety of substances including endorphins and serotonin, which act to reduce discomfort.  Acupuncture points that may help your foot and leg symptoms are not all located near where you feel the symptoms — some can be in distant parts of the body. Acupuncture is practiced by a variety of health professionals including some physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists — whoever you choose should be certified by NCCAOM.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a foot/leg massage. Join a yoga class. Consider acupuncture.

Q: With this technique, you apply wax to certain areas of the wood before applying the paint. The paint will not stick to the areas where you have applied wax. It is an easy way to create a shabby-chic, whitewashed look. Use a candle to apply the wax. Instead of wax, you can also apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly. Since the goal of this technique is to create a distressed look, the wood does not need to be very smooth. However, if the wood is extremely rough, a light sanding may make it easier to apply the whitewash. Rub the side of the candle along the surface of the wood. Remember, the wax will prevent the paint from absorbing into the wood, so wherever you apply wax will not be covered by the paint. If there is a particular knot in the wood grain that you want to highlight, rub the candle over it. Rub the wax randomly over the wood. The goal is to make the wood look like it has aged naturally, so you don’t have to apply the wax in an organized pattern. Use a latex paint, and apply it to the wood, painting in the direction of the wood grain. Use long, even strokes. Depending on the size and use of the wood, you can also use spray paint. Spray paint is not recommended for walls, flooring, or larger pieces of furniture. However, if you are whitewashing a small piece of wood, using spray paint may be easier and faster than using a paint brush. Use a rag and vigorously wipe the wood. The paint will come off the areas where you applied the wax. You can also use 220 grit sandpaper on the wood. Lightly rub the sandpaper over the wood, particularly to the areas where you applied the wax. This will remove the paint from these areas, and will also add to the overall distressed, vintage look of the piece.
A: Try the paint and wax technique for a distressed, vintage look. Sand the wood if necessary. Use a clear or white candle to rub wax onto the wood. Paint the wood with white paint. Wipe the wood to remove the paint from the areas where you applied wax.

Article: Even if it's just a 10-minute walk around your office building, putting yourself in a different environment for a bit helps your brain stay active and engaged. When you find yourself getting drowsy, you'll be a lot more productive if you go ahead and take that break.   Be strict about taking your breaks. Even if you have a big deadline or project, working too much will cloud your mind. Take a small break every two to three hours and you will be more productive. If you can go outside, do it - even if its raining or freezing outside. The change in temperature will shock your body out of its afternoon lull. Get up and walk around frequently. When you sit in one place for too long, your circulation is impacted - and that has a big effect on your state of mind. The smell of citrus boosts serotonin, the hormone that puts you in a positive, uplifted mood. Having some orange or grapefruit wedges - or any other type of citrus - is a great way to overcome your mid-afternoon slump. Even squeezing a lemon into your glass of water can help. Ginseng is a natural stimulant that improves brain function. Having a cup of ginseng tea or taking 100 milligrams of ginseng extract can help improve your focus. Also, It will help your brain to feel refreshed. Ask your doctor before taking supplements. Ginseng should be avoided if you have high blood pressure. You might crave a latte and a cookie when 4:00 rolls around, but caffeine and sugar will only cause you to crash after a temporary high. For sustained energy and alertness, drink water or tea instead of coffee, and eat a high-protein snack like almonds. Maybe you don't think you're in the mood, but it can't hurt to give it a try! Put on the kind of music you usually dance to come Friday night. Soon your feet will be tapping and your head will be nodding - you won't be able to help yourself. Your slightly elevated heart rate will help you perk back up in no time.  You can also catch up on an article, listen to an interesting podcast, learn a language, or do anything else that will get you excited and help you refocus. Instead of resisting the urge to close your eyes, give in! Taking a 15 to 20 minute nap will go a long way toward helping you feel much more alert. An afternoon nap might be just what you need to get through the rest of the day, especially if you didn't sleep well the night before.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get a change of scene. Eat an orange or grapefruit. Drink ginseng tea. Avoid caffeine and sugar later in the day. Listen to upbeat music. Take a power nap.