Some people regard winter as the "golden period" for health preservation, but for ordinary people, it is good to survive winter. Many old people will be tortured by cold limbs and warm quilts in winter, and they can only rely on electric heating treasures or blankets to "continue their lives". For the frail old people, after entering the cold winter, the most important thing is to keep warm, actively supplement nutrition and ensure good sleep quality, so as to improve the body's immunity and ability to keep out the cold.
I believe everyone knows that soaking feet can improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet, and it is also good for sleep. However, most people don't understand the "pressure" of soaking feet. Only by soaking your feet in the right way can you reap more benefits, otherwise it may cause harm to your health.
It is good for the elderly to soak their feet, but we should pay attention to four "details"
Pay attention to the time of soaking feet.
In fact, many friends regard soaking feet as a way of washing feet. The first thing they do when they come home from work is to take off their shoes and take a shower. In fact, soaking feet at this time may only achieve the effect of washing feet, and it can't help us improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet and poor blood circulation.
The best time to soak your feet is actually about 30 minutes before going to bed, because at this time our dinner has been digested almost, and the whole body's blood will not be concentrated near the stomach. Hot water will soak the feet, dredge the meridians, and the blood will be unimpeded and transported to all parts of the body, including hands and feet, to warm them. At this time, soaking feet can also relax, relieve stress and improve sleep quality.
Pay attention to the foot bath time.
For many people, foot bathing is just a form, and it ends in a few minutes. This kind of foot bath can only help us wash our feet. Soaking feet should not be too long, because in the process of soaking feet, the body will sweat slightly, leading to water loss in the body.
I suggest you set a time before soaking your feet. 15-20 minutes is the best time to soak your feet. Time is short, and you can't warm your feet and body at all. After a long time, it will consume water in the body, which will have adverse effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients, heart patients and diabetic patients.
Pay attention to the temperature of foot bath water.
In fact, when soaking feet, in order to avoid adding water repeatedly, hot water will be used at first, which will lead to redness of the skin after soaking feet. This "lazy" habit is not desirable, because the maximum temperature that our skin can accept is limited, and too hot water is easy to cause cryogenic burns.
Too cold water can't meet the requirements of dredging meridians. Many friends find that the water temperature is getting cold when soaking their feet, but they are too lazy to change the water. It is impossible to reap the benefits of soaking feet. I hope you won't be lazy.
Pay attention to the amount of foot bath water.
Many friends are used to soaking their feet in a basin, and are unwilling to put more water into it. In fact, the reason why soaking feet can dredge meridians and promote blood circulation is precisely because soaking feet can warm blood vessels in the legs. If foot soaking water can only soak the back of the foot, it is difficult to ensure that all meridians are stimulated.
Therefore, everyone must not be reluctant to add water to soak their feet. Let the foot bath water penetrate into the calf as much as possible, promote the blood circulation of the lower limbs, and prevent arteriosclerosis of the lower limbs.
Summary: Foot bath is a simple and easy way to keep fit, which is suitable for most people, but some friends may not enjoy the benefits of foot bath, such as patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diabetics. If such friends want to soak their feet, they must first get the doctor's consent and guidance. After soaking feet, the body is in a relaxed state. It is easiest to sleep at this time. I hope you don't patronize playing with your mobile phone.