Soaking feet is a common way of keeping in good health. People who like to soak their feet may stick to soaking their feet regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Soaking feet has many benefits, which can not only relieve stress, but also help promote blood circulation. The most important thing is that there are many important acupoints and nerves on the soles of your feet. Soaking your feet is good for your whole body. So, what is the best way to soak your feet?

1, when to soak?

The best time to soak your feet is 9: 00 pm, which is when the kidney meridian is weak in qi and blood. At this time, after soaking feet and increasing body heat, the blood vessels in the body will expand, which is conducive to promoting blood circulation, thus achieving the best effect of nourishing the kidney, and people will feel comfortable. People suffering from heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, low blood pressure and frequent dizziness should not soak their feet with too hot water.

2. What container is used for soaking?

Wooden barrels are the best choice for soaking feet. If there is no wooden bucket, you can choose a higher and larger plastic bucket instead. You can't put your feet sideways just because the bucket is small. You should put them comfortably at the bottom of the bucket to avoid cramps.

3. How much water do you soak?

When soaking feet, the depth of water should be soaked to the calf. Only by reaching this depth can the blood vessels in the foot be fully expanded, so the principle should be that water can soak more than half of the calf.

4. Optimum water temperature

When soaking feet, the temperature of water is generally 40℃, because warm water at 40℃ is the most ideal for eliminating fatigue. Usually the normal armpit temperature of human body is 37℃, and the body temperature is 40℃, so 40℃ is the closest to the body temperature. If the water temperature is too high, it will not only not eliminate fatigue, but also make you feel uncomfortable. The water temperature is too low, blood vessels contract, and fatigue is difficult to eliminate.

5. How long will it take?

Soaking feet for 30 minutes is the best time, either once a day or once every other day. Soaking feet for 20 minutes before going to bed every day is the best time for the elderly. Soaking feet for too long will increase the burden on the heart and induce some cardiovascular diseases. In addition, when you soak your feet, you will continue to flock to your lower limbs. If people with weak constitution soak their feet for a long time, they are prone to dizziness due to insufficient blood supply to the brain, and even faint in severe cases.

6. What bubbles can I add?

1, salt: add two spoonfuls of salt to the foot bath water, which can sterilize and improve constipation.

2, add ginger: add a few pieces of ginger or ginger to the foot bath water, which has the effect of dispelling cold and dehumidification.

3, add lemon: add two slices of lemon to the foot bath water to refresh your mind and prevent colds.

4, add vinegar: add 3 spoonfuls of white vinegar to the foot bath water, which can moisturize the skin of the feet, promote metabolism and improve beriberi.

7. Massage after soaking

When soaking feet, the body sweats slightly, indicating that the meridians have been connected up and down, and the blood circulation has accelerated, indicating that it has been soaked.

After soaking your feet in hot water every day, sit by the bed, bend your knees and lift one leg on the edge of the bed, with your feet tilted inward. Massage your left foot with your right hand and your right foot with your left hand until you have local fever. Massage after foot bath can relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality.

8. The best time to soak your feet

1, good foot bath effect in the morning.

I slept for a long time at night, kept the same posture for a long time, and woke up in the morning with poor blood circulation. If you can soak your feet when you wake up in the morning, your blood circulation will be smoother, your endocrine system will work better, and you will be full of vitality all day. But few people have time to soak their feet in the morning, so this is not practical.

2. soak the kidney at four o'clock in the afternoon

At four o'clock in the afternoon, your bladder and kidney meridians are full of qi and blood. Soaking your feet at this time can help your blood circulation and nourish your bladder and kidneys. Old people go to bed early at night, and some may go to bed at seven or eight. It is unscientific to wait until nine o'clock to soak your feet, so the elderly can soak their feet at four o'clock in the afternoon.

3. Soak at 9 pm to help you sleep.

The best time to soak your feet is 9: 00 every night, because soaking your feet at this time is the most nourishing for your kidneys. At nine o'clock, when you are about to go to bed, soaking your feet at this time can drive away your fatigue and make your body completely relaxed after a day's work. It can also help you sleep.