Feet have been called the second heart of human body since ancient times, and the maintenance of feet can not be ignored, because our feet have many reflex zones and meridians corresponding to various organs. When soaking feet, these reflex zones and meridians can be stimulated to promote blood circulation, regulate endocrine system and enhance the functions of human organs, thus achieving the health care effect of preventing diseases and treating diseases. Adding different Chinese medicines to water can also play different roles.
When soaking feet with hot water, the blood vessels on the feet will expand, accelerate the blood circulation of the feet, make more blood flow to the peripheral blood vessels of the lower limbs, and the cerebral blood flow will be relatively reduced, which will make people feel sleepy. Because countless nerve endings on the soles of the feet are closely connected with the brain, the warm stimulation of nerve endings on the feet when soaking feet can inhibit the cerebral cortex, make people feel comfortable and relaxed in the brain, and also help them fall asleep and improve the quality of sleep.
Although soaking feet is a good health care method, it is not suitable for everyone. Note that the following people are not suitable for soaking feet:
1. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases;
2. Diabetic patients;
3. People who are on an empty stomach or have just eaten enough;
4. People with varicose veins and venous thrombosis;
5. People with arterial occlusion and lower limb ischemia;