Various organs of the human body have specific reflection areas on the soles of feet, inside and outside feet, instep and even legs. Once these corresponding areas are stimulated, they can stimulate human potential, adjust the unbalanced state, improve immunity, strengthen physique, prevent diseases and prevent aging.
Practice has proved that foot bath therapy can prevent and treat cold, allergic asthma, neurasthenia, hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, menopausal syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, phlebitis, vasculitis, sciatica, tinnitus, eye diseases and other diseases.
It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people suffering from arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, vascular disease, peripheral circulation disorder, peripheral nerve insensitivity, and decreased resistance. Therefore, every time the foot bath is soaked in constant temperature water above the ankle, the soaking time takes 20 to 30 minutes, and the water should be heated frequently to keep warm. In particular, it is necessary to persevere and persevere in order to produce the expected results.
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Principles of foot bath health preservation
Pay attention to the moderate temperature (40-45℃ is the best) in foot bath, which can not only prevent the water temperature from burning the skin, especially those who are in a coma and can't take care of themselves, but also help the contraction of blood vessels by cold water. It is best to let the water temperature gradually heat up according to the situation of the feet.
It is advisable to soak your feet for 30-40 minutes, and keep the water temperature during the soaking time. Especially in foot bath treatment, only by keeping a certain temperature and ensuring the specified foot bath time can the drug effect be maximized and the therapeutic effect be achieved.
When soaking feet with herbs, if the feet are properly physically stimulated, such as massage, foot rubbing or foot rubbing, people with conditions can also soak their feet with a foot bath with heating and massage functions, and the effect is better.
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People's Network-What are the advantages and taboos of soaking feet?