The benefits of soaking feet in winter can promote human blood circulation, regulate endocrine system, enhance the function of human organs, prevent diseases and play a role in self-care. Because the acupoints on the feet correspond to various organs, stimulating these acupoints can achieve the effect of health care. If the patient has a headache, we can use the method of soaking feet, and the symptoms can be alleviated in a short time. Because the blood vessels of both feet dilate when soaking feet, blood flows from head to foot, which can relieve headache symptoms. Often soaking feet in winter can also treat some diseases, such as lumbar disc herniation, occupational diseases, colds and other systemic diseases.
Although soaking feet in winter has many advantages, improper use will cause bad side effects. Let me analyze it with you. The disadvantage of hot water soaking feet is that it will affect blood flow. When soaking feet with hot water, the blood vessels in the legs will expand and the blood flow will increase due to the rising temperature of the surrounding environment. There is no cure for the disease. For healthy people, soaking feet will not cause much change, so soaking feet to treat diseases is ineffective. Sleep effect is average. For normal people, soaking feet helps to sleep. But for the elderly, the quality of sleep itself is very poor. Soaking feet for a long time will increase the core temperature, which is not conducive to sleep. Bacterial infection will occur. If the foot suffers from dermatosis, a second bacterial infection will occur after soaking the foot with hot water. Can help more patients. When patients soak their feet in winter, they must pay attention to the fact that the temperature is not too high and the soaking time is not too long. Be sure to test the temperature by hand before soaking your feet to avoid scalding.