1, what can I do to keep fit before going to bed?
1, massage
We should all know that among the 66 acupoints on the soles of the feet, the most important one should belong to Yongquan, which is a big acupoint with longevity. So how can we find it? Bian Xiao will teach you the fastest and most effective way to find it quickly. We can draw a horizontal line on the third part of the forefoot with Yongquan point in the middle.
Because Yongquan point is a big point for human longevity, the benefits of massaging this point are really too much. For example, regular massage of this acupoint can make you have sufficient kidney essence, bright ears and bright eyes, and walk with great energy and strength. And can treat many diseases, such as fainting, headache, shock, tinnitus, nephritis and other diseases.
It can also play a very good role in tonifying kidney, strengthening brain and increasing intelligence. The most important thing is to soothe the nerves, soothe the liver and improve eyesight. For office workers who have worked hard all day, nothing can relax you more than massaging this acupoint.
Since Yongquan point is so good, how should I massage it? We should lift our left foot and put it on our right leg, hold down the wrist of our left foot with our left hand, and rub our right hand back and forth along the sole of our foot with moderate force. After the soles of the feet are hot, put your thumb on Yongquan point, massage vigorously for about 30 times, and then repeat the above actions with the other foot.
Massage the soles of your feet every day, so that you can nourish the whole body through the soles of your feet and achieve the function of relaxing the meridians and activating the collaterals. If you find it troublesome to find acupoint massage every day, Bian Xiao recommends a method for you.
You can choose a wooden round-headed comb and use it to scrape the soles of your feet every night before going to bed. It can also promote blood circulation and stimulate acupuncture points on the soles of your feet. It is worth noting that you should not choose a comb with sharp plastic teeth to scrape the soles of your feet, which will not have the effect of massaging the soles of your feet at all. On the contrary, sharp comb teeth will damage the skin of feet, which is not worth the loss.
Step 2 soak your feet
The sole of the foot is a window of the body, and all internal organs have corresponding acupoints on the sole, which is why if the sole of the foot is cold in winter, the whole body will be cold and the sole of the foot will be hot. The soles of the feet are both the starting point and the end point of Sanyang Meridian, so soaking feet every night before going to bed is an essential way to keep fit. If you want to keep fit, what is more practical and immediate than soaking your feet?
The way we usually soak our feet is to pour a pot of hot water directly and then put our feet in it. Although this can also achieve the functions of keeping in good health, dredging the heart and calming the nerves, it is too simple. Have you ever thought about adding something to the water when soaking feet to maximize the effect of soaking feet? Bian Xiao will teach you two small ways to soak your feet today, so that you can maximize your health care while soaking your feet.
First, you can put salt in the water. Bian Xiao said that soaking your feet with salt water is not for you to wash your feet directly with salt water, but for you to wash your feet with water first, and then soak your feet with salt water. This benefit is nothing more than making the process of soaking feet cleaner and healthier, and will not breed bacteria.
The benefits of salt foot bath are really many. For example, we like to wear closed shoes like sports shoes every day, and some people like to sweat on their feet. What is the favorite environment for bacterial reproduction? Of course, it is warm and humid, so your shoes are the most natural breeding ground for bacteria, so some people will have foot odor or breed other foot problems. The advantage of soaking feet with salt water is that it can kill bacteria in feet and make feet fresh and clean.
The second advantage of soaking feet with salt water is that because salt contains many trace elements, soaking feet with salt water can relieve fatigue, relax nerves and relieve emotions, which is undoubtedly the most efficient way to relieve fatigue for everyone who is exhausted after a day's work.
Second, soaking feet is essential oil. Essential oil has the reputation of "phytohormone", which can effectively regulate various functions of human body. Therefore, choosing essential oil to soak your feet is also a better way to keep fit. Different from the single effect of soaking feet with salt water, the effect of soaking feet with essential oil is more diversified. This is because the selection and classification of essential oils are different. Therefore, their functions are also varied.
The benefits of soaking feet with lavender essential oil are really many. For example, its fresh fragrance can purify the mind, relieve stress and fatigue, and thus promote sleep. It is also the best analgesic essential oil, which can effectively improve muscle spasm and relieve sprain, muscle overuse and rheumatic pain.
Therefore, choosing lavender essential oil to soak feet can not only relax the mood, but also improve the problem of aging and dryness of skin, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
The second is to soak the feet with lemon essential oil. The advantage of soaking feet with this essential oil is that it can not only sterilize, diminish inflammation and relieve pain, but also be rich in vitamin C, which can prevent skin aging, whiten and balance oil. Therefore, soaking feet with this essential oil can not only prevent the occurrence of foot diseases, but also nourish our soles and make them tender and smooth, because feet are the parts with the least oil secretion and the thickest cuticle.
2. What can I eat before going to bed to keep healthy?
1, almond
Almond is not only rich in nutrients such as protein and vitamins, but also contains tryptophan and magnesium, which is a good medicine to relax muscles, just like honey. Regular diet helps to relieve anxiety and sleep. At the same time, almonds are also good for heart health and can help you "clean" your intestines.
Step 2: bananas
Bananas are actually "sleeping pills" wrapped in the peel, which are rich in serotonin and N- acetyl -5- methoxytryptamine, as well as magnesium that can relax muscles.
3. Hot milk
It has long been known that drinking a cup of warm milk before going to bed is helpful to sleep, because milk contains tryptophan, which can play a calming role like amino acids. And calcium can help the brain make full use of this tryptophan. Putting mild milk in the bottle will bring you a warm feeling of returning to childhood and gently tell you "relax, everything is fine".
4. Chrysanthemum tea
Chrysanthemum tea is the first choice for preparing tea drinks before going to bed, mainly because it has a soft sleep effect and is the best natural prescription for calming the nerves.
5. honey
A large amount of sugar has an exciting effect, but a small amount of glucose can stimulate the brain to secrete orexin (phenyldihydroquinazoline), which is a newly discovered neurotransmitter related to thinking response. So a few drops of honey in warm milk or vanilla tea can also help you relax before going to bed.