1, the effect of foot massage
1. Promote blood circulation. Generally speaking, body temperature is closely related to blood circulation. When the body temperature is low, the blood circulation is low, and when the body temperature is high, the blood circulation is also vigorous. Pedicure can improve the blood circulation of the foot and raise the skin temperature, thus promoting the blood circulation of the foot and the whole body; Improve heart function and reduce heart load. After testing, healthy people massage their feet for 30 minutes, the whole body blood flow increases by 10- 13 times for women and 18 times for men. It can be seen that hot water pedicure can make blood circulation smooth and improve.
2. Promote metabolism. Pedicure promotes blood circulation of feet and whole body. Due to the increase of blood circulation, regulating endocrine glands to secrete various hormones, such as thyroid hormone secreted by thyroid gland and adrenal hormone secreted by adrenal gland, can promote metabolism.
3. Eliminate fatigue. When the human body is tired, the blood circulation of the foot is poor, and substances such as metabolic end products, calcium salts and lactic acid microcrystals are deposited first. When an organ of the human body is abnormal or sick, due to the influence of pathological reflection, the blood circulation of the foot is worse and deposits are more likely to be produced.
2, the role of foot massage
1, foot massage for 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 cure 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.
3, 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.
4, 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, so as not to affect the development of mother and fetus. Foot massage therapy has a quick effect on this disease.
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. People who are not suitable for pedicure
1. Women during pregnancy and menstrual period: Because Chinese herbal foot bath may stimulate women's gonad reflex area, thus affecting the health of women and fetuses.
2. People suffering from various serious hemorrhagic diseases, such as hemoptysis, hematemesis, hematochezia, cerebral hemorrhage, gastrorrhagia, uterine bleeding and other visceral bleeding, may cause local tissue bleeding during foot massage.
3, renal failure, heart failure, myocardial infarction, liver necrosis and other critically ill patients: Because the condition is very unstable, stimulating the foot reflex zone may cause a strong reaction, which complicates the condition.
4. Some patients with acute infectious diseases, acute poisoning and surgical emergencies, such as trauma, fracture, burn, perforation and massive bleeding, may delay the best time for treatment.
5. People who soak their feet before and after meals 1 hour: Because the blood vessels in the feet dilate, the blood volume increases, and the gastrointestinal and visceral blood decreases, which affects the gastrointestinal digestive function. That is, foot bath before meals may inhibit the secretion of gastric juice, which is not conducive to digestion; Foot bath immediately after meals will reduce the blood volume of gastrointestinal tract and affect digestion.