The ancients believed that washing feet had many benefits to human health: "washing feet in spring, rising yang and nourishing yin;" Washing feet in summer, removing dampness; Wash your feet and nourish your heart in autumn; Washing feet in winter makes Tian Dan warm. "
Literary giants Su Dongpo and Lu You left poems such as "My master advised me to wash my feet and sleep, so I stopped smelling the bells and drums when I fell on the bed" and "Washing my feet and going to bed so quickly, my little grandson gradually lost soup".
Wash your feet and become a centenarian! Zhang Guangjian, an old man aged10/kloc-0 in Jianhua Village, Tianma Town, Dujiangyan City, is expected to earn some income by washing his feet. A large leisure place in Dujiangyan City plans to invite old ladies to advertise their foot washing center.
Zhang Guangjian has three daughters after giving birth, 1 child. At present, she lives with her son Li Jinxiu. It seems that the old lady has silver hair and healthy spirit, but her ears are a little awkward.
It is said that writer Lin Yutang spends two hours washing his feet every night, which is a beautiful talk among celebrities. In contrast, this ordinary rural old lady is probably not inferior. According to Li Xueyan and his wife Ye Zongqun, the old lady washes her feet every night. That's not what most people understand. It is simply a "project". The old lady washes her feet at least 1 hour every night, and at most 2 hours.
Li Xueyan said that she washed her feet with warm water, soaked them slowly and rubbed them carefully. When the water gets cold, she changes and washes her feet at least five or six times. The old lady will feel uncomfortable if she washes her feet for a short time. Li Xueyan said that in any case, the old lady should wash her feet comfortably.
Hot water soaking feet, also known as "foot bath". According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the function of human internal organs has corresponding acupoints on the feet. Foot is not only the starting point of Yin San Meridian of Foot, but also the end point of Sanyang Meridian of Foot. The roots of these six meridians are all in the six acupoints of the foot. There are 33 acupoints directly below the ankle and 66 acupoints on both feet, accounting for1103 of all acupoints. Often soaking feet will stimulate the Yongquan, Taichong, Bai Yin, Kunlun and other acupoints of the foot, promote human blood circulation, regulate viscera, balance yin and yang, relax meridians, strengthen the body, delay aging, get rid of diseases and prolong life.
Modern medicine has also confirmed that "people get old when they get old", "cold starts from their feet" and "looking down on one pair of feet and adding frost to their heads", indicating that the health of feet is not only related to people's health, but also has a great relationship with people's life span. Because there are countless nerve endings on the soles of the feet, which are closely connected with the brain and densely covered with countless blood vessels, it is called the "second heart". If you can often wash your feet with hot water and rub your feet hard, you can not only get rid of dirt, but also keep warm from the cold. There are also the following eight functions.
1, promoting metabolism. Because soaking feet with hot water can improve the blood circulation of feet and the whole body, it can promote endocrine glands to secrete various hormones in one step, and regulate the metabolic balance of fat, protein, sugar and water and salt in the body, thus improving the metabolism of the human body and the relative stability of the internal and external environment, and promoting health.
2. Enhance immune function. Because soaking feet with hot water not only improves the whole body blood circulation, but also improves the lymphatic circulation accordingly, the lymphatic system tissue has the defense function of inhibiting viruses and bacteria externally, and has the function of inhibiting germs internally. The acceleration of lymphatic circulation can make lymphocytes produce antibodies continuously, thus enhancing human immune function. It is observed that soaking feet with hot water is effective for many diseases with low immune function, such as repeated colds.
3. Promote blood circulation. There is a folk saying that "cold starts from the feet and disease starts from the feet". Through the thermal stimulation of hot water when soaking feet, blood vessels can be dilated, peripheral resistance can be reduced, blood flow and velocity can be increased, and the overall blood circulation can be improved, which is in line with the principle of "blood can be hot and cold can be coagulated" in traditional Chinese medicine.
4. Eliminate fatigue and restore physical strength. Because soaking feet with hot water can promote blood circulation of feet and whole body, enhance metabolism of human body, relax nerves, lower limbs and muscles of whole body, and remove fatigue substances in the body, which can eliminate fatigue.
5. Improve sleep. Soaking feet with hot water before going to bed every night can increase the blood circulation of lower limbs, and can act on the central nervous system with the help of skin receptors, so that the blood in the head is relatively reduced, thus making people fall asleep easily, so it has obvious curative effect on neurasthenia patients such as insomnia.
6. Brain and puzzle. Modern scientific research believes that stimulating the soles of the feet can enhance the sensitivity of peripheral nerves, regulate autonomic nerves and endocrine systems, and make people refreshed, enhance their memory, be alert and alert, and have quick thinking.
7. delay aging. As the saying goes, "people get old first at their feet." Soaking feet with hot water before going to bed can stimulate acupoints, relax meridians and activate collaterals, so as to promote metabolism, prevent diseases and prolong life.
8. Prevention and treatment of diseases. There is a folk saying that "the head is cold and the feet are warm, and the four seasons are safe", which shows the importance of keeping feet warm to the body.
How to do foot bath to achieve the best health care effect?
Research shows that the best way to keep fit with foot bath is to put a proper amount of water in the foot bath first. The water temperature varies from person to person, depending on whether the feet feel warm, hot or cold. At the beginning of the water depth, it is advisable to cover the foot surface just right. First, soak your feet in a basin of water? 10 minutes, then rub your back, heart and toes repeatedly with your hands or towels.
In order to strengthen the effect, you can consciously rub some intermediate points, such as Yongquan point in the foot heart; If necessary, you can also rub the calf up and down repeatedly with your hand or towel until the skin on your leg is red and hot.
In order to keep the water temperature, it is necessary to heat the water while scrubbing, and finally the water can be added above the ankle. Don't dry it after washing. It is best to wipe it repeatedly with a dry towel. Generally speaking, soaking feet every night can achieve the purpose of health preservation. Of course, it can be several times a day or twice in the morning and evening. Practice shows that foot bath at night has the best health care effect, so it is very necessary to ensure foot bath every night. Each foot bath time is 20? 30 minutes is appropriate, and it is best to go to bed within half an hour after foot bath.
People who are not suitable for soaking feet:
Patients with severe heart disease; Cerebral hemorrhage has not been cured; Foot inflammation, dermatosis, trauma or skin scald; Patients with hemorrhagic diseases, septicemia, etc. Unconscious temperature sensor; Patients with severe thrombosis; Patients with heart disease; Pregnant women; People who are not sensitive to temperature (the temperature should be controlled to avoid scalding) are not suitable for soaking feet.
Foot bath health care is simple and easy. The key is to persevere, and you will see miraculous effects over time.