A: According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are 66 acupoints below the ankle, starting from the self-sufficient Sanyin meridian (spleen, liver and kidney). In the view of Chinese medicine, soaking feet with hot water, just like moxa stick moxibustion, has the functions of promoting blood circulation, warming viscera, strengthening body and preventing diseases. According to the measurement of modern medicine, people feel most comfortable when the temperature of their feet is kept at 28-33℃.

The elderly have arteriosclerosis and reduced blood supply to the feet. They are more afraid of cold than young people, and their feet are cold and cold, which will reduce their body resistance and cause diseases. Therefore, we should always keep our feet warm and soak our feet with hot water every night, which can make the whole body circulate blood and be beneficial to physical and mental health.

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Foot bath is foot bath, which belongs to one of the contents of pedicure in traditional Chinese medicine and is also a commonly used external treatment. Soaking your feet with hot water can not only relieve fatigue, but also help you sleep. At the same time, adding traditional Chinese medicine to water can also play other roles.

Soaking feet with hot water can improve local blood circulation, dispel cold, promote metabolism, and finally achieve the purpose of health care. Soaking feet with proper Chinese medicine also has a certain effect on beriberi.

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