Soaking feet in the morning is really better than soaking feet at night. In winter, the human body is more prone to various discomforts such as cold hands and feet, colds and stomachaches. In addition, some people always feel cold when they wear shoes in the morning, which will also affect the work efficiency of the day.
In winter, soaking feet in the morning can not only promote blood circulation, dredge meridians, relieve exterior cold, relieve cold hands and feet, dilate capillaries, promote blood supply to the brain, but also refresh your mind and make you full of energy all day. Massage the soles and toes with your hands in warm water when soaking your feet, which can also play a massage role. It should not be difficult for the elderly who retire at home.
Most people soak their feet before going to bed at night, but not many people soak their feet in the morning. Who can get up early to soak their feet and race against time to sleep more is very satisfied, especially in winter. So theoretically, it is good to soak your feet in the morning, and it is also true to soak your feet at night. Soak your feet 15~20 minutes every day, with a slight sweating rhythm.
In fact, Chinese medicine does not pay much attention to soaking feet, but soaking feet in the morning and evening does have a slightly different effect. The same pot of water, there is almost no difference between morning and night, but the physiological state of the human body is different in the morning and evening. It is inevitable that people will feel sleepy when they just get up in the morning. At this time, soaking feet can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, restore physical strength and refresh your mind. Night is the time when kidney qi changes alternately. At this time, soaking feet can replenish kidney qi and relieve fatigue, and soaking feet before going to bed is more helpful for sleep.
The method of washing feet in the morning is very simple. The water temperature should be controlled at about 40℃, and it is advisable to be comfortable and not hot, and soak for about 5 minutes. Massage Yongquan point of both feet with index finger, middle finger and ring finger for about 1 minute, and then massage the gap between toes of both feet for about half a minute. In order to keep the water temperature, appropriate amount of hot water can be added several times, and repeated for 3 ~ 5 times. Adding traditional Chinese medicine to water can also play a health care role.
Water temperature 37℃-43℃, time15-20min. In addition, the water temperature of soaking feet is between 37℃ and 43℃. Don't hold it when the water temperature is high, otherwise it will be easy to burn. People with insensitive skin, such as diabetics, should pay special attention when soaking their feet. If the temperature is too high, they will be scalded because they are not aware of it in time, so it is generally not recommended for diabetics to soak their feet. Except for patients with insensitive skin, children and people with low blood pressure are not suitable for foot bathing. Children have strong yang, so there is no need to soak their feet at ordinary times. Unless they are infected with typhoid fever, they can be treated by soaking their feet in hot water. After soaking feet, blood vessels will relax and blood pressure will drop, which may lead to syncope in people with low blood pressure. In addition, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and acute foot infection are not suitable for foot soaking.
Is soaking feet as long as possible? The appropriate time is 15-20 minutes. If it exceeds 30 minutes, it will cause relative ischemia in other parts of the body, while patients with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension should be appropriately prolonged. It is not advisable to soak your feet within half an hour after a meal, because it will affect the blood supply to your stomach. Soak your feet when the temperature is low. Cover your knees with a big towel to keep warm. Dry your feet immediately after soaking, and keep them warm.