1, foot massage method
First, pat the soles of your feet.
Beating the soles of your feet with your fist every night before going to bed can eliminate the fatigue of the day, stimulate the soles of your feet appropriately, promote the blood circulation of the whole body, enhance the function of internal organs and restore your energy as soon as possible. The correct flapping method is to radiate rhythmically around the soles of the feet. You can also sit cross-legged on the bed or chair, with your feet on the knees of the other leg, so it is easier for each foot to knock 100 times.
Second, shake your feet.
Poor blood circulation in the whole body can lead to visceral disorders. Simple foot stimulation, such as headache and loss of appetite, can promote blood circulation and lie on your back in bed. Let your feet shake in the air first and then rotate for 5-6 minutes like riding a bicycle, and the whole body blood circulation will be improved. This method can also stretch the muscles inside your legs and knees and completely eliminate leg fatigue. If people who are afraid of cold in winter practice this method before going to bed, they will feel warm all over and help improve their sleep.
Third, walk barefoot.
The biggest advantage of this method is that the sole of the foot is an important part to maintain human balance. Generally, the soles of healthy people are relatively strong, so try to stimulate the soles of their feet when walking. You can also try to walk on the cobblestone road, so that your five toes will not stick together and you can separate and move freely. This is a great advantage of walking barefoot, especially leaving a gap between the big toe and the second toe, which can make walking easier. In order to improve your health, you should free your feet from your shoes and socks as much as possible at home.
Fourth, foot bath lamp.
Sunbathing is a natural therapy to improve health. Sunbathing on the soles of the feet, known as the second heart, can achieve unexpected health care effects. The ultraviolet rays in the sun stimulate the soles of the feet, which can promote the metabolism of the whole body, enhance the function of internal organs and make the body strong. Anyone who sunbathes on the soles of his feet is not easy to get heatstroke in summer and catch a cold all year round. When the weather is fine, you can let the sun shine directly on your feet for 20 to 30 minutes outdoors every day, because most of the ultraviolet rays will be absorbed by the glass.
Five, foot friction
Many patients complain to doctors that they often lie awake in bed because of worry or anxiety, tossing and turning until dawn. In fact, because the soles of the feet are farthest from the heart, when the peripheral blood circulation is not smooth, the feet are afraid of cold and easy to lose sleep. When they have insomnia, they can put their feet together and rub against each other, so that the blood circulation will be smooth. When your feet feel warm, you can fall asleep in a short time. The method is to lie on your back in bed, lift your feet, and then rub each other hard. If both hands are at the same time.
2, the benefits of foot massage
1, foot massage to prevent and treat cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical syndrome, is a degenerative disease of bones. Medical experts have found that massaging the cervical vertebra in the reflex zone of the foot can produce exciting curative effects. The intensity is light at first, and gradually increases, so it is advisable to feel a little pain. Massage time is optional, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening. 10 ~ 30 minutes. After two weeks, it will have unexpected effects on general patients with cervical spondylosis.
2, foot massage can prevent cancer and detoxify
Science has proved that saliva can prevent cancer. And massage the Yongquan point on the sole of the foot, the saliva will keep pouring out, and the patient will slowly swallow it in small sips, which is of great benefit to the body. In addition, drink a cup of cold boiled water to detoxify after foot massage. According to medical theory: pedicure promotes blood circulation. After drinking water, it not only supplements water, but also enhances the excretion of waste toxins. Renal function is improved and metabolism is normal, so people appear light and normal.
3, foot massage to prevent pregnant women from vomiting
Some pregnant women have persistent and severe vomiting, even unable to eat, general weakness, obvious emaciation, less urine, dry skin and mucous membrane, sunken eyes and so on. Must be treated in time to avoid affecting the development of the mother and fetus. Foot massage therapy has a quick effect on this disease.
4. Foot massage can treat insomnia.
Every night before going to bed, meditate cross-legged, with the soles of your feet facing up, then hold your breath and get rid of other thoughts, and massage Yongquan point in the palm of your feet hundreds of times with your thumb (Yongquan point is located in the depression in front of the soles of your feet). After a period of time, sleep improves and you can sleep until dawn. Foot massage can relieve stress.
Modern people are often in a tense and high-profile state, which leads to dysfunction of inhibition, neurosis, insomnia and forgetfulness. If you can meditate before going to bed and do a foot massage, the focus of attention will fall on the soles of your feet, which will inhibit the cerebral cortex. After a period of foot massage stimulation, excitement and inhibition will naturally change, and the circulation will be normal and maintain balance. Finally, sleep well at night, be energetic during the day, live a regular life, and the disorder of viscera will be improved. Appetite is greatly increased, spirit is full, work efficiency is improved, and it seems to have the effect of eliminating all diseases and thoroughly remoulding oneself.
5, foot massage can beautify.
Foot massage can discharge toxins from your body to the maximum extent and make your face glow again. As long as you master a little knowledge of foot massage and persist for a few weeks, you will be surprised to find that your face is white and smooth. For women with acne on their faces, foot massage can also eliminate acne.
3. What should I do if my feet are dry?
1, soak your feet in warm water
Soaking feet with warm water can promote blood circulation of feet, soften cutin of feet, and relieve dryness of soles. If there is peeling, you can also add a little vinegar when soaking your feet, which will achieve the effect of sterilization and disinfection.
Step 2 apply moisturizing cream
For dry soles, the easiest way is to apply moisturizing cream to the soles. The specific method is to remove the dead skin after soaking feet, apply a thick layer of moisturizing cream, put on socks, sleep and wake up to relieve the dryness of soles.
3. Vitamin supplements
For dry soles, it may be related to the lack of vitamin A or vitamin B in the body. Therefore, you can choose to supplement vitamins to relieve the dry skin on the soles of your feet. Vitamin supplementation can include eating more fresh fruits and vegetables or taking vitamin preparations.
4, pay attention to keep your feet warm
In summer, dry soles appear less because the weather is hot in summer and sweat glands secrete more. When the temperature is at the sole of the foot, the sebaceous glands and sweat glands of the sole will stop secreting. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the feet warm, help the normal secretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the feet, and keep the soles of the feet normal and moist.
5. Small remedial measures
Potato therapy
Cook 1 potato, peel and mash it, add a little vaseline and mix well, and put it in a bottle. Then apply proper amount to the dry part of the sole, 1-3 times, once a day, and take effect for several days.
6. Plastic bag therapy
Put a plastic bag on your feet, and then put on socks and shoes, so that the water vapor on your feet will not overflow, and you can keep your feet moist and your soles will not dry.